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October 16, 1912
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
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President Taft issues a statement from the Mayflower expressing horror at the assassination attempt on Colonel Roosevelt, sends sympathy wires to Roosevelt and his wife, and reflects on preventing such violence in America.
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Mr. Taft Wires Sympathy to Both Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt, Expressing Deep Regret Over Shooting.
SUPPLEMENTS FIRST STATEMENT HE MADE
At That Time He Believed Colonel Had Escaped Being Wounded, and Consequently Later Reports Were Shock.
By Morning Journal Special Leased Wire.
New York, Oct. 15.-President Taft issued a statement on board the Mayflower this afternoon relative to the shooting of Colonel Roosevelt.
"I cannot withhold an expression of horror," he said, at the act of the maniac who attempted to assassinate Colonel Roosevelt.
"When I briefly expressed my regret last night," the president's statement continued, "I had been informed that Colonel Roosevelt was then speaking and had escaped injury. The news this morning, however, is of a more serious character. I feel the deepest sympathy for Mr. Roosevelt and his family, and I pray that the wound may prove to be only a flesh wound and that as the surgeons predict, there may be no complications.
The assault following the shooting of Mayor Gaynor two years ago and the assassination of three out of the last nine of the presidents elected by our people are events that must cause solemn reflection by all Americans, upon conditions which make it possible that such dastardly deeds may occur in a country affording to its citizens such complete advantages of civil liberty.
It is of course, difficult entirely to avoid the malignant purpose of the cunningly insane. The severe enforcement of the laws against the carrying of concealed weapons and the more rigorous and certain prosecution of such crimes, whether against prominent or less conspicuous persons are of course helpful but the condemnation by all good citizens of such acts and their co-operation in preventing the spread of vicious doctrines which would excuse or palliate an attempt to remedy fancied wrongs by resort to violence, will be more effective.
"I speak for the American people in expressing the profound hope that Colonel Roosevelt may speedily recover from the effects of this dastardly act."
Mr. Taft sent messages to Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt respectively as follows:
"I am greatly shocked to hear of the outrageous and deplorable assault made upon you, and I earnestly hope and pray that your recovery may be speedy and without suffering.
(Signed)
"W. H. TAFT."
"I extend to you my heartfelt sympathy in your present distress. I earnestly hope and pray that you and your family and the country may be promptly relieved of suspense by news that all danger is passed.
(Signed)
"W H. TAFT."
SUPPLEMENTS FIRST STATEMENT HE MADE
At That Time He Believed Colonel Had Escaped Being Wounded, and Consequently Later Reports Were Shock.
By Morning Journal Special Leased Wire.
New York, Oct. 15.-President Taft issued a statement on board the Mayflower this afternoon relative to the shooting of Colonel Roosevelt.
"I cannot withhold an expression of horror," he said, at the act of the maniac who attempted to assassinate Colonel Roosevelt.
"When I briefly expressed my regret last night," the president's statement continued, "I had been informed that Colonel Roosevelt was then speaking and had escaped injury. The news this morning, however, is of a more serious character. I feel the deepest sympathy for Mr. Roosevelt and his family, and I pray that the wound may prove to be only a flesh wound and that as the surgeons predict, there may be no complications.
The assault following the shooting of Mayor Gaynor two years ago and the assassination of three out of the last nine of the presidents elected by our people are events that must cause solemn reflection by all Americans, upon conditions which make it possible that such dastardly deeds may occur in a country affording to its citizens such complete advantages of civil liberty.
It is of course, difficult entirely to avoid the malignant purpose of the cunningly insane. The severe enforcement of the laws against the carrying of concealed weapons and the more rigorous and certain prosecution of such crimes, whether against prominent or less conspicuous persons are of course helpful but the condemnation by all good citizens of such acts and their co-operation in preventing the spread of vicious doctrines which would excuse or palliate an attempt to remedy fancied wrongs by resort to violence, will be more effective.
"I speak for the American people in expressing the profound hope that Colonel Roosevelt may speedily recover from the effects of this dastardly act."
Mr. Taft sent messages to Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt respectively as follows:
"I am greatly shocked to hear of the outrageous and deplorable assault made upon you, and I earnestly hope and pray that your recovery may be speedy and without suffering.
(Signed)
"W. H. TAFT."
"I extend to you my heartfelt sympathy in your present distress. I earnestly hope and pray that you and your family and the country may be promptly relieved of suspense by news that all danger is passed.
(Signed)
"W H. TAFT."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Taft Sympathy
Roosevelt Shooting
Assassination Attempt
Presidential Statement
American Violence
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Taft
Colonel Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mayor Gaynor
Where did it happen?
New York, On Board The Mayflower
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Taft
Colonel Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mayor Gaynor
Location
New York, On Board The Mayflower
Event Date
Oct. 15
Story Details
President Taft supplements his initial statement with deeper sympathy upon learning of Roosevelt's injury from the assassination attempt, reflects on historical violence against leaders, calls for stricter laws and public condemnation of violence, and sends personal messages to Roosevelt and his wife hoping for recovery.