'FIGHTING BOB' LA FOLLETTE LOSES LAST FIGHT
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On June 18, 1925, Senator Robert M. La Follette,* one of the most powerful speakers of his day, passed away from heart failure "induced by a general breakdown and attack of bronchial asthma."
The Evening Star reports the Wisconsin senator had contracted a severe cold "several weeks ago."
"To the last," says the Star, 'Fighting Bob' "insisted on cheerful reports being given out as to his illness."
The Star says Bob La Follette was "a storm of political controversy for more than a quarter of a century." The Senator's remains will be transported to Madison, Wisconsin for burial.
Robert Marion La Follette, Sr. (1855-1925) was born in Primrose, Wisconsin & was educated at the University of Wisconsin-Madison & the University of Wisconsin Law School.
RLF was a Republican most of his life, but ran for POTUS as a Progressive. He served as United States Senator for Wisconsin 1906-1925.
SOURCE
"La Follette Dies Of Heart Failure After Long Fight, Cheerful To Last," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1925, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
