Longworth denies saying it
Subject(s): Illinois--Rock Island, Longworth, Nicholas, 1869-1931, New York (State), Ohio, Ohio--Cincinnati, Political campaigns, Presidents--Public opinion, Press and politics, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Sherman, J. S. (James Schoolcraft), 1855-1912, Speeches, addresses, etc., Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
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In a clip from The New York Press, Representative Nicholas Longworth denies discussing President Roosevelt’s future candidacy during his speech. While advocating for William H. Taft’s election, Longworth mentioned New York state and supporters in the audience shouted Roosevelt’s name. The situation was then misrepresented by the Democratic press.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-10-06
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
2
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:
Longworth denies saying it. [October 6, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300189. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Longworth denies saying it. [6 Oct. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. August 3, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300189.
APA:
Unknown., [1908, October 6]. Longworth denies saying it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300189.
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. August 3, 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.
