Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-07
the Republican ranks resulted In
Woodrow Wilson's election.
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Shot by . Crank.
One of the most dramatic incidents
in Rooseyelt's lie occurred during
this campaign. AS he was leaving a
hotel. in Milwaukee. to go TO a meet
ing hall to make political address. a
man standing among the spectators
in the street fred shot which struck
the Colonel and smashed a rib.
Roosevelt insisted ne was not serious
iy hurt and his automobile conveyed
him TO the hall. There he spoke to an
audience which had knowledge of
what had happened-sobbins women
and grave-faced men shaken with
emotion by his appearance under such
circumstances. Examination of the
wound showed it was serious and the
candidate was hurried Ivy special
train to Chicago for treatment.
Though he speedily recovered the
bullet was never removed. The as
sassin was sent to an asylum for the
insane.
Roosevelt after leaving the White
House devoted his life largely to lit
erary work, hunting and exploration.
He became contributing editor to The
Outlook in 1909. continuing this for
five years. and later held editorial
position with The Metropolitan and
the Kansas City Star. From 1882 to
1917 he published about fifty volumes
Of works covering the wide range of
naval history. hunting. biography, the
ough Riders, Americanism, Nation
ISM. conservation Of won.anhood
1c
the world war and Americas par
ticipation in il, and his autohiograp ply.
Ills hunts for big game and his Zest
for exploration took him into the
American West. the heart Of Africa
and the wilderness Of Brazil.
His Triumphs in Europe.
Upon his return from his African
journey-a return during which he
made triumphant entries into Euro
pean capitals and was received by
nations rulers. including the En-
porer Of Germany-he arrived IN New
York to experience what was gener-
ally conceded to he the greatest ova-
ton an American private citizen was
ever accorded by the people of his
country. This was in 1919. At the
head of an exploring party in South
America in 1914 he discovered and
, followed for Coz miles Il Madeira
River tributary which the Brazilian
Government subsequently named. in
his honor REQ Theodore. This was
the famous River of DoIbt'-so-
called because in many quarters con-
sidered authoritative it was ques-
j.. Nv lx<
first man TO explore the stream. Dur
ing this journey the President con-
tracted a jungle fever which was held
indirectly responsible for the abscess-
es which developed Indignantly and
required several operations at Roose.
welt hospital in New York City, in
1913.
Theodore Roosevelt, besides being a
prolific writer, lecturer and made
public speeches extensively. not only
IN his own country but in England,
Spain, South America and Other parts
OF the world. The facility with
which he made political enemies and
followers made him q marked man for
both the bitter and friendly attention
OF cartoonists and para -raphers
, -
coined literally by him ana by others
concerning him. Speak softly and
use the big stick" weasel words.'
'pussyfoot." 'mollycoddle" and my
hat is in the ring" were some of the
Rooseveltian expressions which at
tanned wide publicity.
Boxing Cost an Eye.
The strenuous physical activities in
which Roosevelt engaged 1t the White
House included boxing. It was not
until about eight Years after he left
the White House that il was dis
closed that during one OF these bouts.
which he welcomed as means of
keeping him in fighting trim. blow
landed by sparring opponent in
jured one OF the Colonels cyeS Later
blindness Of this eye developed.
In the later years Of his .lfe two
court suits. in which he figured in
one as plaintiff and in the ether as,
defendent, winning them both, kept
Roosevelt before the public eye. Dur
ing the Presidential campaign of
1912 Michigan editor charged him
with intoxica;ion. Roosevelt insti-
tuted q sui, for libel and marshalled
Il notable host Of witnesses TO testify
regarding his private life and habits.
Their testimony was so overwhelming
that the charge was withdrawn in
open court and the jury brought in
nominal verdict of six cents in favor
Of the ex President. William Barnes.
Jr,, OF Albany. \. u. accused Roose-
welt in 1914 of uttering libel in
statement asserting that the rotten
ness Of the New York state govern
ment was due directly 10 the domi-
nance Of Tammany Hall in politics.
aided By Mr.. Barnes and his follow
erS. Al Syracuse, y. y. in 1915 the
jury's verdict acquitted Roosevelt.
Saw Americas Danger.
When the European war began.
Roosevelt vigorously advocated pol
ICY of national preparedness urging
universal military training for the
nations youth. In speeches through
out the country and in his magazine
and newspaper writings he criticized
in this respect. the policies Ct Wood
row Wilson during M. Wilson's first
term as President.
Mr.. Roosevelt. it has been said. was
keenly disappointed when re did not
receive the Republican nomination
for President in 1916. At the same
time however. he refused to follow
the advice of some of his staunc,lest
followers that he again head the Pro-