15 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1912
Page
1
News bulletin recounts Theodore Roosevelt being wounded in Milwaukee. Reports note the chest wound is not vital, doctors say his life is not in danger, and Roosevelt continues to plan campaign appearances. John Schrank, the alleged assailant, pleads guilty to an arrest in Milwaukee. The article covers recovery steps and upcoming travel to Oyster Bay.
Chicago dispatch notes a revised bulletin after Roosevelt’s illness stating he may return to New York and address a Madison Square Garden meeting on October 26 if recovery at Oyster Bay continues. Rev. Edward Battman, an army chaplain, was among first to see him today.
In Chicago on October 15 messages of support arrived for Colonel Roosevelt from Hiram Johnson General Leonard Wood Benjamin I Wheeler Chester H Ro well Jas J Corbett Jas Garfield and Oscar Straus. Surgeons decided not to operate for three days to aid recovery while Roosevelt read in bed. Mrs Alice Longworth was expected to arrive that afternoon as reporters swarmed the hospital and were barred from the premises.
On the Mayflower in New York Harbor, Oct 16 President Taft wired Colonel Roosevelt expressing shock at the attack and hopes for a speedy recovery. He also sent sympathy to Mrs Roosevelt and urged relief from suspense as danger to the colonel grows clearer.
Mrs Roosevelt, reassured by messages from her husband, was asleep at 8:30 a.m. at J. West Roosevelt's residence. Upon waking she demanded full details, dressed quickly, and headed to progressive headquarters as plans for a possible Chicago trip were announced.
News of the attack on ex president Theodore Roosevelt shocks Pendleton, with reports from the East Oregonian and Walla Walla Morning Union confirming a shoulder wound. Public reaction spans political lines as supporters condemn the shooting and praise Roosevelt's resolve, while concern grows over his health and need to rest.
The article recounts Colonel Roosevelt on a Milwaukee to Chicago trip. He arrived in Milwaukee earlier, dined in a private room, then proceeded toward the auditorium. An assassin fired from a crowd near the Martin during the car approach, wounding Roosevelt as secrecy and medical notes are cited.
Woodrow Wilson telegraphed Roosevelt from Trenton on October 15 offering heartfelt sympathy and hearty congratulations that the wound was not serious.
New York observers say John Schrank, a weak minded man living at the White Hotel, planned to kill Col Gel Roosevelt but showed no solid intent. News reached Progressive HQs as George Perkins, a former Morgan partner, learned a shot aimed at Roosevelt occurred. Perkins verified details and alerted the theater manager to protect Mrs. Roosevelt awaiting updates from Milwaukee.
Chicago dispatch reports Hiram Johnson and Secretary of the Interior Fisher reacting to Roosevelt ally Col onel Roosevelt's escape. Johnson wires “All rejoice in your provident escape. God be with you always as tonight.” Fisher telegraphs from Yosemite Park, California offering sympathy.
London reports early extras announced Roosevelt’s shooting and death, then corrected to the actual facts by noon. Immense crowds jammed street fronts of news offices as Europe showed equal interest in the developing story.
Chicago October 15 Roosevelt requests absolute rest after receiving a bullet wound. Doctors say the injury is serious, not a mere flesh wound, and that rest is essential. The message to his wife noted the bullet is in a safe place and respiration and pulse are stable.
A 60 minister straw ballot taken on train No 6 after synod reports 43 for Wilson, four for Roosevelt, three for Prohibition, none for Taft. Ministers later voted on equal suffrage in favor by two thirds and backed a measure to abolish capital punishment with three fifths for ban and two fifths against.
Telegraph from Prince Peter of Montenegro to his former tutor states 10 000 Turkish troops and artillery captured. The message calls it a glorious victory and notes the date as October 15 in Heidelberg, Germany.
In a heavy setback for the Nationals, Wood was lifted after six runs in the first inning as Hall powered the Giants with two home runs. Doyle and Gardner delivered key hits while Ill-Tesreau pitched brilliantly, helping the Giants turn the game around and avenge a prior loss before a large crowd.
Boston Wood Hall and Cady.
New York Giants defeated Boston Red Sox 11 to 4 as Tesreau held Boston and Wood struggled. Gardner and Doyle homered for New York while Devore and Murray added hits and multiple players stole bases in the opening of the seventh World Series game watched by a large crowd in perfect weather.
New York-Devore and Doyle ignite a fast start with multiple hits and a double steal, driving in two runs as Merkle later adds two more with a double and single. Boston responds with a scoreless frame before Devore walks and steals, then Doyle walks, as the game continues with continued action toward page five.
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