A White House outrage
Subject(s): Barnes, Benjamin F., 1868-1909, Hull, John A. T. (Albert Tiffin), 1841-1928, Morris, Laura A. Hull, 1852-1917, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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An article in the Springfield Daily News reports the ejection of Laura A. Hull Morris from the White House. The writer goes into great detail about Morris’s alleged respectability, her well-groomed and well-dressed appearance, and her reason for visiting the White House. The behavior of the White House staff and of Benjamin F. Barnes is highly criticized. The author also criticizes President Roosevelt, calling him “Czar Roosevelt” and claiming that anyone who disagrees with him is subject to this type of treatment. Furthermore the writer states that “such proceedings have no rival in any country but Russia.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-01-05
Creator(s)
Publication Date
2015-08-12
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Original Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Papers
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
A White House outrage. [January 5, 1906?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o281247. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. A White House outrage. [5 Jan. 1906?]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 30, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o281247.
APA:
Unknown.: , [1906, January 5?]. A White House outrage. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o281247.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 30, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
