15 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1912
Page
1
Oct 15 report from Mercy Hospital Chicago notes Col Roosevelt's temperature 98.8 pulse 92 and normal respiration. Doctors decide against immediate bullet probe to avoid shock and blood poisoning risk. Roosevelt rests propped in bed reading on sociology economics and revolution.
Arraigned in Guric court, allegedly lame New Yorker Schrank pleads in a tense room near the Gilpatrick hotel to attempt assassination of Col. Roosevelt. Bail set for next term. attorney Zabel argues, judge binds over for further hearing.
At Col. Roosevelts request a message was sent to Mrs Roosevelt in New York reporting the respiratory movement as good the pulse normal and the bullet in a safe place. It adds the patient is not expected to be expelling blood.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and her children Theodore Jr and Miss Ethel Roosevelt,left for Chicago to be at the bedside of the former president. She expressed cautious hope after learning he is in danger, awaiting transfer to their Oyster Bay home.
President Taft aboard the Mayflower off New York Harbor voices deep sympathy and horror at the assassination attempt on Col. Theodore Roosevelt. He notes Roosevelt was speaking and escaped injury as the would-be killer acted.
Jonn Schrank, the undersized German immigrant, tells police he followed Theodore Roosevelt since September 12 hoping to end his life in a plan linked to a third party. He says he aimed to serve the country by killing Roosevelt, details his travels, and notes he regretted failing. Roosevelt remains hospitalized in Chicago with a non fatal chest wound and doctors report rest is essential.
President Theodore Roosevelt was shot in Milwaukee in front of the Gilpatrick hotel. John Schrank of New York is named as the alleged assailant. Doctors report the bullet entered the chest wall but left vital organs unharmed and stress rest to prevent infection. Roosevelt, 53, spoke for more than an hour despite the wound.
A speaker notes the deed and bag are still present and recounts trailing a man named Roosevelt through cities including Chattanooga Evanaville Indianapolis and Chicago. Attempts to reach him in Chicago failed and led to the speaker's current location.
New York observers recall John Schrank who attempted to shoot Col. Theodore Roosevelt in Milwaukee last night and say he had long called Roosevelt America’s greatest menace but showed no intent to kill The would be assassin lived at the White Hotel in New York and was regarded as weak minded.
The special train carrying Col Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Chicago at 3 30 am after a Milwaukee shooting. He was taken to Mercy hospital where he entered the operating room at 7 30 am. Dr John B Murphy and Dr A J Ochsner stated the bullet's path avoided vital organs and Roosevelt was not in danger.
Theodore Roosevelt, touring for president, was shot in the chest by John Schrank in Milwaukee. Despite severe injury he delivered a speech, then underwent surgery as doctors cautioned on possible infection and bleeding. Police protected Schrank to prevent lynching while Roosevelt urged calm and law.
In a dramatic auditorium speech the wounded speaker deflects danger with calm restraint. He urges the crowd to spare the assailant and to unite for greater kindness charity and generosity to advance social and industrial justice.
New York Giants overwhelm Smoky Joe Wood in Boston, scoring seven hits and six runs in a brutal early assault. The Giants push the World Series to a decisive eighth game as Hall, Yerkes, and Doyle spark a decisive rally while Wood is chased from the mound.
The bulletin on Col Roosevelt's health shifted to suggest possible return to New York if he recovers at Oyster Bay to speak at Madison Square Garden around October 26. Rev Edward Battman, an army chaplain, was the first he asked for today. Roosevelt had a hearty breakfast of bacon eggs toast and tea. London extras claim Roosevelt was shot in Milwaukee but initial reports varied.
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