Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-06
ROOSEVELT DEATH CAUSES
\ EXPRESSIONS OF SORROW
FROM NUMBER OF CITIZENS

"Mr. Roosevelt stands as n of the
most remarkable figures in history;
he stood for independence of charac-
ter and for sterling honesty. One of
the greatest men. not only of his w
country, but of the world, Mr.. Roose-
welt was a man to whom progressive
and farsighted people of the whole
world turned for a champion Of their
opinions. His death will be felt as a
very great loss"
Mayor II. NJ. Wheeler said:
Colonel Roosevelt has proven him
self to be one of the greatest men in
the world. His name will go down in
history as one who has ever worked
toward the goal of his nations sue
cess. His loss is inestimable.
c. ]. kelleher, mayor of East
Grand Forks, commented on Mr.
Roosevelt's death in the following
words:
I'm the death of Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt, the American nation will
suffer a loss rarely experienced. He
was a man among men and one who
may safely be initiated in as one OF
the greatest citizens and statesmen
in this nation"
T. II. Lived in This State.
Ex-Mayor James A. Dinnie said:
II heard of the death of Mr.. Roose-
welt with profound sorrow; his former
residence in tins state and virile,
forceful impetuous temperament
peculiarly endeared him to the people
of this state; he was one of the great
est American leaders as we'll as hold
ing a position in the world at large:
there have. been few Americans who
had the power to stir more deeply,
the heart of the people; his vigorous
loyalty and patriotism in the late war
which he expounded with fearless
courage, was an inspiration to every
m and was of wonderful force in
sustaining the administration Of the
war; u sympathies go to his family
who have suffered a terrible loss fol-
lowing so shortly after the death of
his son Quentin"
J.. d. Bacon made the following
statement:
"All citizens, regardless of political
opinions, will deeply mourn the loss
of our greatest American, and one OF
our foremost statesmen, whose loyalty
to the Stars and Stripes was an in
spiration to all, and invaluable to the
rising generation. Thank God he was
permitted to live long enough to real.
'"> N'N 'A'' HociAo AN NAASAi A"kl Lax =
to bring the greatest war in history
to a successful close"
Praises His Foresight.
State Senator w. S. Whitman sale
this afternoon: The death of Mr.
present time; his great mental power
and wide experience would be of in
estimable value to the American PEG,
pie in the settlement of the difficult
problems arising out of the world
war; he possessed a wonderful fore
sight and ability to anticipate tn.
feelings of the people; his admonition!
in regard to preparedness were par
ticularly timely and, if acted upon
would have done much to avoid war
His example during the war was al
inspiration to everyone and his death
following so shortly after that of hi
son, is peculiarly touching; u sym
| pathies go out to his family in thei
sorrow"
City Auditor w. H. Alexander whe,
interviewed said hat Mr.. Roosevelt
was one of the most unique politica
n business figures of the times. MI
Roosevelt was perhaps the most pop
ular man that ever sat in the presi
dents chair"
City Attorney Geo. A. Bangs said
Theodore Roosevelt was one of tn
great men of the United States, indee,
of the world, in his generation. H
had a wonderful courage and versatil
ity and was perhaps closer to tn
hearts of more Americans than an,
other mi "a His robust uncom
promising and fearless Americanisn
at every time and in every place dur
ing the early days of the war par
ticularly endeared him to every loya
American. His death at this time is
deep loss to all people,"
r. RS Magnetism.
A. G. Sorlie said: Theodore Roose
welt was the most wonderful magnet
power the world has ever known. B
his death this country has lost a grea
statesman, in fact, one of the creates