ELIHU ROOT SUFFERS KIDNEY STONE, DOCS HOPE FOR NON-SURGICAL SOLUTION
New York City (JFK+50) On October 19, 1923, The Evening Star reports that Elihu Root* "is suffering from an attack of kidney trouble and is confined to his bed" here in New York.
Mr. Root's physicians had discovered a stone in the left kidney but are hopeful that it can be removed non-surgically.
The Star also reports that President Calvin Coolidge "is offering" Mr. Root the ambassadorship to Great Britain.
The Star states...
"Mr. Root has a brilliant reputation here and it is evident that his appointment would be highly popular."
JFK+50 NOTE
We find no evidence that Elihu Root ever served as United States ambassador to Great Britain.*Elihu Root (1845-1937) was born in Clinton, NY & served as Secretary of War under McKinley & TR, Secretary of State 1905-1909, US Senator (R-NY) 1909-1915. ER won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1912.
"Root Ill In Bed Of Kidney Attack," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 19, 1923, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
