Roosevelt Remains Defiant After Wounded in Campaign
Colonel Roosevelt, still in command of the campaign, refused to cancel engagements after a bullet wound in the chest. Doctors say the bullet must be removed soon and note the wound is not immediately life threatening though blood poisoning risk exists. He traveled by train to Chicago for X rays and rest, with plans for possible one final Madison Square speech if able.
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Medill McCormick
Nurphy
Roosevelt
McCormiick
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Madison Square
Surbeam
Edward J. Wattman
R. T. Sayler
Mercy Hospital
Mayflower
Murphy
Hocherin
Martin
Dr. Terrell
Colonel Roosevelt
Debs
Wilson
Taft
Democratic Party
Teddy
Roosevelt Shot but Finishes Speech Despite Wound
Col Theodore Roosevelt was shot in Milwaukee as he prepared to speak. The bullet struck his manuscript and the colonel insisted on delivering his address, showing courage despite a chest wound. Secretaries Martin and Cochems acted to subdue the assailant and Roosevelt continued with his campaign remarks.
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Milwaukeer
Wis
Roosevelt
Albert H. Martin
Martin
A. O. Girard
Milwaukee
Colonel Roosevelt
Philip Roosevelt
Cousin Theodore
Philip
Schrenk
Henry F. Cochems
Harry
Cochems
Scurry Terrell
Dallas
Tex
Terrell
Mr. Cochems
Dr. Terrell
Colonel Lyon
Schrank Held For Trial In Roosevelt Assailant Case
John Schrank the would be assailant of Theodore Roosevelt pleaded guilty to attempted murder at a preliminary hearing in Milwaukee. He was held to the criminal court for trial on $7500 bond with a November term tentatively set. A bullet test was ordered to see if the weapon could have been poisoned.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John Schrank
Roosevelt
Schrank
Criminal Court
Theodore Roosevelt
N. B. Neelan
District Court
B. W. Somer
Chemical Department
Marquette University
Neelan
Colonel Roosevelt
President McKinley
Chicago
McKinley
Monk
Mr. McKinley
German Scholar Answers Questions About His Deed
A fluent speaker, the man answers most questions readily and appears satisfied with his deed. He asserts the strength and resilience of his belief, echoing themes of faith and conviction.
Stenographer Elbert Martin Saves Roosevelt in Milwaukee
Elbert E. Martin Roosevelt stenographer leaped on shooter Schrank at seven feet, wrestling away the pistol and dragging Schrank to safety. A Manchester Vermont native, 29, Martin is a footballer, lawyer, and recent husband born in New York address 584 West One Hundred and Forty third Street. He joined Roosevelt staff August 16 after walking into headquarters.
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Martin
Cochems
Schrank
Roosevelt
Manchester
Vermont
Wester One Hundred and Forty-third Street
New York
Progressive
Detroit College
Lansing
Mich
Quiet Canal Street lodger linked to Roosevelt attempt
John Schrank once lived at the White hotel 156 Canal Street New York cost $2 weekly. Owner Gustave Jost recalls a quiet unassuming man who claimed his name was Slannang by register later corrected to Schrank. He left town in September and reportedly pursued Colonel Roosevelt.
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New York
John Schrank
Roosevelt
White Hotel
Canal Street
the Bowery
Gustave A. Jost
Schrank
Jost
Elizabeth Street
Slannang
South Carolina
Mrs Roosevelt to Join Colonel in Chicago After News
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt accompanied by Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Miss Ethel Roosevelt will travel to Chicago this afternoon. She faced a restless night after the news of Colonel Roosevelt being shot and awaited further word on his condition. The family watched for updates at progressive headquarters as Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Miss Ethel Roosevelt waited for news.
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Manhattan
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Princeton
N. J
Roosevelt Joo
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Chicago
Colonel Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
National Progressive Party
Roosevelt survives attempt on life inspires campaign boost
W L Stiles campaign manager for the Progressive party in the district says the attempted assassination of Colonel Roosevelt will strengthen support for him. He notes Roosevelt’s courage after being shot and predicts good may come from the evil act, citing his resilience as a display of American manhood. Messages from San Antonio friends wish Roosevelt a speedy recovery.
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W. L. Stiles
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Stiles
San Antonio
Sympathy letter from San Antonio Progressive group
A message from R. W. Dowe, former district customs collector, extends deepest sympathy and best wishes for recovery and continued progress for the South’s Progressive movement. The note expresses solidarity from San Antonio and Texas.
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R. W. Dowe
San Antonio
Texas
South
Wilson telegrams Roosevelt after assassination attempt
Governor Woodrow Wilson sent a telegram to Colonel Roosevelt in Chicago offering sympathy and congratulations that his wound was not serious. Wilson then traveled to Philadelphia to consult a threat specialist after reading newspaper accounts of the assassination attempt.
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Trenton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt
Chicago
Wilosa
Philadelphia
Taft condemns Roosevelt assassination attempt as horror
President Taft issued a statement expressing horror at the shooting attempt on Colonel Roosevelt describing the act as a maniacal crime and conveying sympathy for Roosevelt.
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New York
Taft
Roosevelt
Mrs Longworth Leaves for Chicago on early train
Cincinnati dispatch reports Mrs. Longworth daughter of Colonel Roosevelt departed on an early moving train for Chicago. The news item places the event in Cincinnati dated October 15.
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Longworth
Cincinnati
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Coonel Roosevelt
Chicago
McCormick Family News in San Antonio and Juarez
Arthur McCormick, 22, manager of Palomas Land and Cattle Co., is held by Mexican forces near Juarez. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. McCormick of 216 Deno Boulevard, with an uncle W. M. McCormick also in the area. D. R. McCormick departed for El Paso last night.
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United States of America
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Hugh Chalmers
Chalmers Motor Company
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BE. A. Kalkhurst
Gen. Mer
Ss. H, Weis
Sec.Treas
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