Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-07
DEATH COMES To
FIRST LADY Of
THE LAND AFTER
BRAVE STRUGGLE

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Mrs Wilson, the wife Of the president
Of the United States.
Il think the house should show
the proper respect at this time. and
therefore move the adoption Of the
following reapiution:
I" Resolved that the house had
heard With profound sorrow of the
death of Mrs Woodrow Wilson, wife
Of the pres lent Of the United States.
" ,eaolved further. that a commit
tee composed of tho speaker and one
additional member from each state in
the union De appointed to attend the
funeral
fpncral Arrangements Later.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made. The place of burial will
be Rome Ga. her childhood home.
uf Princeton, a. j., where 90 family
have lived for twenty-five years Dr
eslNsslri y. D,non. pasior OF the
First PRESBYTERIAN church of Prince
ton whore the family has attended for
years. has visited Mrs Wilson FREE
quently during her illness but was
not here today
pfof stockton Arson, her only
brother, WIS en- route east from Ore
gon on Union Pacific train and was
reached by telegraph at pendleton.
Gre, with the news Members Of the
cabinet, justices of the supreme court,
and members OF the diplomatic corps
telephoned their condolences and sent
cards. From many humble homes
came flowers, as Mrs Wilson had
made many friends in the slums and
city generally IN her endeavors 10 help
the friendlcss and poverty stricken.
She had told the president this
morning she would more chcerfully
Ego away IL the bill for the improve
mont Of alleys were passed by CON
gress. word TO leaders from Secre-
tary Tumulty and the measure was
adopted I'm silence by the senate and
soon reported IN the house, where 1t
will be passed tomorrow. She learned
that the measure would be a law in
She had become deeply
interested IN the social welfare of the
and had worked always
without seeking TIE aid of the presi-
dent u was the strain Of this, the
duties Of entertainment and kidney
trouble which became chronic last au-
tumn that sapped her life.
Mrs. Wilson took an active interest
IN the career of her husband In his
contests with congress over legislation
and The numerous official duties with
which he was burdened Throughout
life she had been his constant help
meet ana companion
Resolved, further. that az a mark
Of respect the house do now adjourn"
The resolution was adopted IN 81
lence.
Had Been III for Months.
Mrs Wilson had been III since last
February when she fell IN the White
House and strained her spine. She
recovered from that injury
but IN the meantime kidney trouble
sci in ana gradually ahe grew weaker
About two months ago her condition
began to grow serious and two weeks
ago Dr Grayson became alarmed
Noted specialists we're called in and
nurses were kept in constant attend
ance She continued to grow worse
however, until serious sinking spells
came on Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs Wilson was fifty years Of age
and when she came to the White
House was in robust health. Always
a home lover, she nevertheless imme-
diatoly assumed the arduous duties of
the wife of the president She took
m active interest in public affairs and
received delegations calling
on the president when he was too
busy With other matters Even during
her last illness she frequently asked
to be informed Of the events of the
United states and OF the world.
Powerful stlmulants Used.
The news OF the seriousness Of her
Illness was kept from the public until
her chances OF recovery were slight.
Her condition continuing to grow
Worse, Or. Grayson this morning gave
out statement in which he de-
acfibed her illness as alarming"
During last night and carly this
she was kept alive by oxy7
sen and siimulants. At . O'Clock this
afternoon pr. Gfayson gave out an
other statement in which he said tina
Mrs Wilson had two sinking spells
during the morning and that she was
conscious but growing weaker. This
was the last word before her death