Topics of the time
Subject(s): Campaign funds, Elections, Hearst, William Randolph, 1863-1951, Jerome, William Travers, 1850-1934, Maryland, New Jersey, New York (State), New York (State)--New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania--Philadelphia, Political corruption--U.S. states, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Weaver, John, 1861-1928
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Richard Watson Gilder reflects on the results of the recent elections across the country, where political bosses were defeated in various cities and states. While this is a blow against political corruption, Gilder cautions against allowing demagogues to take over and lead voters to vote purely “to hit the bosses” rather than for the public good. A note in the margins questions whether William Randolph Hearst might be one of the demagogues in question.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-12-06
Creator(s)
Gilder, Richard Watson, 1844-1909
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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:
Topics of the time. [December 6, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299909. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Gilder, Richard Watson, 1844-1909. Topics of the time. [6 Dec. 1905]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299909.
APA:
Gilder, Richard Watson, 1844-1909., [1905, December 6]. Topics of the time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299909.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
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 Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
