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Mississippi has made itself a “promoter of ignorance and illiteracy” by selecting James Kimble Vardaman as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Vardaman earned votes by attacking President Roosevelt and African American civil rights.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-05
James Kimble Vardaman failed to receive a plurality of votes in the Democratic primary for Governor of Mississippi. Vardaman’s policies against African Americans and his “unquotable vulgarities” have made the election simply between justice and injustice. Vardaman’s opponents, Judge Frank Archibald Critz and Senator Edmond Favor Noel, received more combined votes, and Noel, who finished in third place, has instructed his supporters to vote for Critz.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-22
Mr. Gingal relates the success he and his unit’s regimental gunmaker, Mr. Kaeseberg, had with a modified French Chassepot rifle. Gingal and Kaeseberg were in the Prussian Army at the time and the rifle had been captured during the Franco-Prussian War. They modified the rifle to make it shorter and fire cartridges, which made it much more accurate. Gingal had considerable success with the rifle and believes that modern military rifles are missing what he calls “handiness.” He suggests that the Rough Riders’ success with a “short handy rifle” is the future of military rifles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-24
Book review of Unknown Mexico: A Record of Five Years Exploration Among the Sierra Madre by Carl Lumholtz. Several pages of articles from the magazine The Nation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04
Biographical information on George Gray which highlights his recent work on the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05
Charles William Fulton describes a trip he took to California the previous year, traveling mostly by rail from Colorado. Fulton details various attractions and sights along the route, as well as his experiences fishing along the California coast.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-13
Magazine article on President Roosevelt’s appointments of African Americans to government positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-24
Magazine article supporting Minnie M. Geddings Cox and her continued service as postmaster in Indianola, Mississippi.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-24
Review of French literature on hunting and the chase.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10
Review of German and English literature on hunting and the chase.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11
Magazine article supporting President Roosevelt’s appointment of William Demos Crum as Collector of the Port of Charleston and his policy of appointing African Americans to government positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-06
Charles Fletcher Lummis reflects on several topics in his column, “In the lion’s den.” Fletcher suggests that yellow journalism played a role in William McKinley’s assassination and praises the American people’s reaction to the assassination. Lummis is also thankful that President Roosevelt was there to lead the country after the tragedy. He concludes by suggesting American intervention in the South African War and thanking his readers for aiding the Mission Indians of Southern California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10
Joseph Bucklin Bishop reviews President Roosevelt’s first year in office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Benjamin Ide Wheeler reviews ancient accounts and modern interpretations of the Battle of Salamis. He believes that Herodotus’s account is the most reliable and consistent. The handwritten note on the first page reads “To President Roosevelt, who reads ancient and makes modern history. With cordial greetings, Benj. I. Wheeler.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Excerpts from President Roosevelt’s introduction to A. G. Wallihan’s book. Roosevelt praises Wallihan’s photography and love of nature.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
“An old acquaintance” provides a brief biography of President Roosevelt and favorably describes his personality and enthusiasm.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
English translation of a German magazine article featuring a wide ranging description and appraisal of President Roosevelt and his first months in office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-07
Magazine article examining recent economic developments and noting an increase in the cost of living corresponding to high employment and strong wages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11
Samuel E. Moffett examines the relationship between the United States and Great Britain. He concludes that the current, ongoing relationship depends upon the present policies of each nation and not on ancient history or sentimentalism. American policy is to be the dominant power in the Western hemisphere, and if this principle can be accepted by the British there should not be any problems with maintaining a harmonious relationship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
Magazine article praising the late William McKinley for his agricultural policies, particularly those protecting the domestic sugar industry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14