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Lyman Abbott is pleased that Congress is moving towards legislation on the trust question. George Kennan is writing articles for Abbott on the situation in Delaware, and Abbott would rather see two Democratic Delaware Senators rather than a Senator tainted by Addicksism.
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1903-02-11
C. Grant La Farge believes John Edward Addicks to be a “scoundrel” and does not want President Roosevelt to support him or William Michael Byrne.
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1903-02-07
Lawrence F. Abbott will give President Roosevelt’s letter to his father, Lyman Abbott, and is currently “greatly absorbed in the Addicks case.”
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1903-02-07
Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge knows that President Roosevelt is disappointed that his nominee for the District Attorney of Delaware, William Michael Byrne, was not confirmed by the Senate Judiciary Committee. However, La Farge thinks the failed confirmation can become a positive for Roosevelt’s 1904 presidential campaign. By nominating La Farge’s suggestion John P. Nields, someone who is backed by the Delaware state bar, Roosevelt can strike back at John Edward Addicks and his supporters while not antagonizing Senator Hanna. La Farge believes such a strategy would paint Roosevelt as someone in control of the party and still true to himself.
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1903-02-04
Joseph Bucklin Bishop enjoyed President Roosevelt’s Philadelphia speech and encloses an article he wrote about the speech. He also hopes to see the Addicks statement in the next day’s paper and thanks Roosevelt for a recent visit with the President. Bishop also thinks that an enclosed cartoon of Senator Lodge and other politicians will amuse Roosevelt.
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1902-11-24
Richard W. Gilder of The Century magazine believes that the Roosevelt administration is perceived as being on the wrong side in the Addicks affair and he would like to see President Roosevelt set the record straight. Apparently members of the administration have not opposed John Edward Addicks, who was viewed in a negative light by many, as was the Louisiana Lottery. Gilder tells Roosevelt that he has an opportunity to set the record straight.
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1902-11-21
Frank W. Higgins is opposed to “Addicksism” in Delaware and does not believe Mr. Young is qualified to be United States District Attorney for Brooklyn. Higgins mentions that he did not vote to confirm Louis F. Payn as Superintendent of Insurance because the people needed someone that they fully trusted.
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1902-11-24
Rollo Ogden has been hurt by the Addicks business. He has been very adamant in standing for President Roosevelt against his detractors, but he and others have been unable to do so effectively in light of the Addicks affair.
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1902-11-25
Rollo Ogden thanks President Roosevelt for his reply to an earlier letter. Ogden clarifies his view on the Addicks matter. He completely understood the matter, and believes too many people know about it.
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1902-11-28
James Harrison Wilson discusses several political topics, primarily the recent election and the Addicks affair in Delaware that led to the defeat of Representative L. Heisler Ball. Republicans in Delaware have more seats in the legislature than before the Addicks affair. Wilson also encloses a piece on his speech included in the Chicago Tribune and a letter from Goldwin Smith related to the coal strike.
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1902-11-08
James Harrison Wilson encloses clippings and a letter from Goldwin Smith regarding the Anthracite Coal Strike. Wilson is pleased with the election results, except for the defeat of Representative L. Heisler Ball due to the efforts of John Edward Addicks.
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1902-11-08
Frank Wayland Higgins is hearing unpleasant comments that “Addicksism” cannot mix with “Rooseveltism” in Delaware. He does not believe that Mr. Young is qualified to serve as United States district attorney in Brooklyn, New York.
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1902-11-24
Goldwin Smith is pleased the peril of the coal strike has been avoided but remains concerned over the power of labor unions. He would like to see government controlled mines run as a public service. Smith commends General Wilson’s work preventing John Edward Charles O’Sullivan Addicks from obtaining a Senate seat.
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1902-11-06
Senator Quay told John Edward Charles O’Sullivan Addicks to break the deadlock in Delaware and that he would stand by him.
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1902-11-06
Representative Babcock is concerned about the upcoming elections, particularly in Delaware where there are two Republican nominees. Babcock believes this situation ensures a victory for the Democrats.
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1902-10-14
William Michael Byrne resigns as United States Attorney of the District of Delaware. He has accepted a nomination to run for Congress in Delaware.
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1902-09-24
The Union Republicans insist that John Edward Addicks become Delaware’s senator and the regular Republicans insist that they will not enter into any agreement that sends Addicks to the senate. No more compromises can be made; Addicks must be elected or not elected.
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1902-05-03
Delaware Republicans are divided between the regular Republican organization and the Union Republicans led by John Edward Addicks. The factions were unable to find a compromise and the Democrats need to take advantage in the next election.
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1902-05-01
Newspaper article encouraging opposition to the campaign of John Edward Addicks and the Union Republican Party.
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1902-05-03
John Edward Addicks reports on the Republican situation in Delaware. L. Heisler Ball had the support of the Union Republicans and was elected with the understanding that Addicks would be able to make the federal appointments if Ball were endorsed. Ball has now lost support and Republicans are bolting from the party. Addicks holds President Roosevelt responsible for dividing the Republicans in Delaware.
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1902-05-05