Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1924-02-08
Death OF President Wilson.

Woodrow Wilson has found in eternity
haven from the storms and sorrows Of a
troubled world.
In the prayerful quiet of a Sunday
morning, death folded him gently in its
embrace and bore him to his maker.
He passed away from life while he slept,
with those he loved best close about him.
His broken body had weakened little by
little until the last spark of his vitality
went out But his spirit was supported to
the last by his indomitable courage Of the
old fighting days. In his last wakeful
moments he told his loved ones that he
knew the end had come, and was ready.
Woodrow Wilson's life told in summary
form:
Born in Stanton. Va. December 26, 1856.
Was the 28th President Of the United
States.
Entered Princeton ins1875 as a member
of the famous class of 79.
Stood forty-first in class Of 1922.
Studied law in the University of Viz
Practiced in Atlanta. Ca. but gave it up
TO take post graduate course In Johns
Hopkins in political economy.
Finished his famous Congressional Gov.
eminent" while student there.
Married Miss Louise Arson. daughter of
clergyman, on June "a. 1885.
Became professor In Bryn Mawr that year
Went to Wesleyan University in 1888.
In 1890 was called to Princeton as pro-
fessor of jurisprudence and politics.
Twelve years later he became President
OF Princeton University.
Made his entrance into politics Septem-
Der Is, 1910, when he was nominated for
Governor of New Jersey. Was elected by a
plurality of $4,000.
On July 2. 1912. was nominated by the
Democrats at the Baltimore Convention on
the forty-sixth ballot.
Elected President on November 4, 1912,
receiving AIS electoral votes. and inauRu-
rated March 4. 1918.
Ordered blockade of Mexico following
insult to American flag by General Huerta,
April is. 1914.
Mrs. Wilson died August 6, 1914.
On May 2, 1915. delivered his famous
Too proud to fight" speech in Philadelphia.
Note sent to Germany warning against
murder on the high seas" following the
sinking of the Lusitania on May A. 1915. 7
Accepted resignation of Secretary of
State Bryan as result of the note to
Germany, June 8, 1915.
Appointed Robert Lansing to fiji the va
cancy on June II. 1915.
Married Mrs. Edith Boiling Gait, of Wash
ington. on December IS. 1915.
Renominated for President at St. Louis
Convention. June is. 1915.
Reelected President on November d,
1915. receiving PIT electoral votes.
Delivered speech to Congress advocating
the breaking Of relations with Germany
following the establishment of unrestricted
submarine warfare, February 4. 1917.
Proclaimed war with Germany April 7,
1917.
Proclaimed selec,ive service act May 10,
1917.
Proclaimed war with Austria December
8. 1917.
On October Ia. 1918. refused armistice
terms to Germany until all invaded terri
tory be evacuated.
Announced to Congress- that Germany
accepted armistice terms. Nov. 12. 1918.
On December S. 1918, left for France
arrived at Brest December Ia and Paris
December is.
On February the Presidents scheme
for the League Of Nations was adopted.
Left Brest for America on February IS.
Arrived In Boston. where he was wildly
welcomed. on February "a, 1919.
Left again for France on March S, ar
irving ct Brest on March IS. and resuming
his work at the peace conference on the 14th
Treaty signed. he returned to this coun-
try. where he took up his fight for the
ratification of the peace treaty with the
League of Nations incorporated.
Arrived in Washington from France
July 8.
Left Washington on speaking tour Sep
TENDER 3.
Stricken with paralysis at White House
October S.
Took FIRST automobile ride in five months
February 20. 1920.
Received ovation when he left the Presi-
dency March 4. 1921.
Participated in burial Of Unknown Sol.
dier November II. 1922.
Participated in funeral ceremonies for
President Harding August 8. 1923.
Died at Washington on February 5.