Roosevelt says he had Lorimer ousted
Article states Theodore Roosevelt’s stand against Senator William Lorimer.
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Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
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1912-07-13
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Article states Theodore Roosevelt’s stand against Senator William Lorimer.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1912-07-13
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews requesting a few copies of the annual report. Roosevelt also gives his opinion on the libel suit that has commenced against Frank Moss.
1897-06-12
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about the possible promotion of Jeremiah Sullivan and recognition for Hammond. Roosevelt is glad that Andrews keeps “stirring up” the Sheehan matter.
1897-09-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin about the possibility of being subpoenaed for the William Lorimer case.
1911-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Richmond Pearson that there is no need to defend his actions. Roosevelt believes that President Taft’s men in North Carolina are acting with the “same infamy” as his men in Chicago.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks Charles Dwight Willard for copies of the newspaper articles that report Roosevelt has taken to drink. Roosevelt wishes to gather evidence for a possible libel suit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-13
Theodore Roosevelt requests Senator Bristow’s opinion on potentially suing a newspaper from Salina, Kansas for libel in response to articles reporting that Roosevelt was drunk while campaigning in Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-11
Theodore Roosevelt reiterates to M. S. Fitzgerald that the administration is the only means to solve the problem, not lawsuits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-06
Theodore Roosevelt commends John Carter Rose’s final clause, which he quoted. The opinion on the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company Case, or “Bathtub Case” has not come yet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-17
Theodore Roosevelt appreciated Rowland Miles’s letter and his clear statement of Roosevelt’s point. Roosevelt is annoyed that the newspapers are bent on misrepresenting his words. His object is to get judges not to assume an arrogant position when faced with the people’s wishes because he wants them to maintain power when “menaced by people of the stamp of ” Eugene V. Debs. Debs and the “so-called Socialist[s]” are trying to bully the courts concerning the trial of James B. McNamara. Citizens should support the court in independent action.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-27
Theodore Roosevelt asks James Bronson Reynolds to advise Helen Suydam Wilmerding on a case made against her former servant whom she wishes to see receive fair treatment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Helen Suydam Cutting Wilmerding regarding her legal action, and explains that while he personally does not know who has jurisdiction in her case, he has enclosed letters of introduction for two lawyers that she can consult.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt declines to recommend a lawyer to Charles Stales and suggests that Stales see a personal friend or make inquiries himself about any lawyer he might consider employing. Stales’s order has been forwarded to the subscription department, and he will be added to the list for The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt welcomed Frank B. Kellogg’s letter for telling him what he wanted to know. He congratulates the United States and Kellogg for his accomplishments in the Standard Oil case. Roosevelt wants to see Kellogg and discuss the political situation in the West.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-03-10
Because of the court ruling, President Roosevelt cannot give George von Lengerke Meyer his most vital evidence. Roosevelt is prepared to have a suit brought against him, which he believes will make Barnes happy. He asks if Meyer noticed that Penrose denied what Roosevelt was told by Meyer in 1904, mainly that the National Committee would make Penrose the chairman. Roosevelt is grateful for what Meyer did.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Smith Curtis for the letter and states they will never have to apologize for their positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-06
President Roosevelt cannot do as Senator Piles of Washington desires regarding O. H. Culver, Deputy Collector at Friday Harbor, Washington. Roosevelt explains that stopping any action related to Culver would negate any previous work.
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1909-02-23
President Roosevelt directs Attorney General Bonaparte to carefully look into the matter of the Anaconda smelter before proceeding with any suits. It has been suggested that if a suit against the Anaconda smelter were successful, then the copper industry in Montana as a whole would be ruined and there would be massive unemployment. Roosevelt says that while the suit will be brought on environmental grounds, they need to find out if they would cause more economic destruction by the suit being successful. The case is especially important because of its implications for similar situations across the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-09
President Roosevelt asks Colonel Lyon if he has found a replacement for John W. Vann yet. Roosevelt believes that Vann was a poor administrator, but feels that he is a good citizen, and asks Lyon if he thinks that Vann would accept a replacement position as deputy marshal or special agent under the Department of Justice. Lyon should telegraph Roosevelt as soon as he receives this letter, as Roosevelt wants to resolve this quickly. He wishes to assign Vann to a case that will be tried shortly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-01
After speaking with Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte about Seth Low’s letter, President Roosevelt informs Low that even if it were passed by Congress, he cannot sign the bill as certain parties are advocating. The Department of Justice believes that Standard Oil is attempting to delay lawsuits in hopes that a measure like that bill will pass. Roosevelt has sent copies of his correspondence with Low to president-elect William H. Taft for reference if the question comes up during his administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-24