16 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
1
Ay Ball speaks in Milwaukee after an attack in the city then is rushed to Chicago for surgical care. Authorities report the victim sustained a chest wound that did not pierce a lung and is described as stable.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt awoke at 6 20 AM feeling fine and showed improved vitals with temperature 98 6, pulse 74, respiration 20. Bulletin notes serious chest wound and need for quiet as crowds gather and campaign plans are canceled. Jameson arrives with X ray plates to assess bullet travel.
Details from a chaotic OCR indicate a man shot by John Schrank near Milwaukee. He lies in Mercy hospital under care after multiple X rays. the report lists medical staff and examinations as the investigation continues.
Milwaukee reports Col. Roosevelt was wounded by a gunman in front of Gilpatrick hotel. He assured fans he was all right and entered the auditorium where thousands gathered. Medical notes indicate no operation yet and rest advised. staff names appear in a partial after-action report.
President Taft condemns the shooting of Col. Roosevelt calling it an outrageous and deplorable act. He sent messages to Col. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt expressing horror, sympathy, and hope for speedy recovery, indicating the nation’s shock and desire for relief from suspense.
Governor Woodrow Wilson read reports from a Roosevelt assault attempt and telegraphed Colonel Roosevelt in Chicago offering warm sympathy and hearty congratulations that his wound is not serious.
Benton Harbor Mich October 16 former Vice President Charles W Fairbanks says the assassination attempt on Col Roosevelt shocks him deeply and that all good men will condemn such a deed regardless of any political differences. He spoke here last night during a political address.
Governor Johnson arrived in Cleveland from Toledo and expressed satisfaction as he received a detailed account of the Roosevelt shooting. He said he would carry on the crusade unafraid regardless of what occurs.
President Taft voiced deep sympathy for Theodore Roosevelt after a night attack and wound. He urged strict gun laws and prosecution of crimes while urging Americans to reject violent remedies for perceived wrongs.
Logansport Ind Oct 15 Sessions of the State Conference of Charities and Corrections ended with a talk by C A Prosser on Vocational Education and Child Welfare. The Indiana County Asylum Superintendent association was created by excluding the word poor from its title. C F Funk elected president J B Moore secretary treasurer. Officers set to meet soon and aim to improve care for dependents at lower cost.
Cleveland Dodge testified before the Clapp committee that $85,000 for Gov. Wilson’s campaign included $12,600 from Cyrus H. McCormick of International Harvester. Dodge said the governor was willing to accept the money and not afraid of backlash over the Harvester suit, likening McCormick’s gift to support for Princeton. The testimony also covered loans to the Trenton True American newspaper totaling $40,000 and Perkins involvement in arranging funds, with Dodge defending his and Perkins’ philanthropy and friendship with Col. Roosevelt.
Johni Schrank faced Judge Neelin in Milwaukee on a charge of attempted murder after a night in jail. Bail set at 7500 dollars, with trial date likely in November. A chemical test ordered by the judge will determine if the bullet entering Col Roosevelt was poisoned to aid treatment.
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