Democratic glasses
Newspaper article faulting William Michael Byrne for supporting “Addicksism.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11
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Addicks, John Edward Charles O’Sullivan, 1841-1919
Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt
Ambassador Meyer has been an opponent of John Edward Charles O’Sullivan Addicks and approves of President Roosevelt’s refusal to recognize the Addicks faction in Delaware. He also approves of Thomas G. Jones’s appointment as judge. Meyer was very surprised at the South’s reaction and criticism of Roosevelt’s dinner with Booker T. Washington.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-15
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Letter from James Harrison Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt
James Harrison Wilson believes that John Edward Addicks is buying votes and he would rather see Delaware unrepresented in the Senate than by corrupt politicians. He encloses a letter from Major J. M. Carson, a correspondent for the Philadelphia Ledger, who is an Addicks supporter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-01
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Letter from James Harrison Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt
James Harrison Wilson recommends the appointment of Robert Houston as collector of the port in Wilmington, Delaware. He believes the appointment of Caleb Churchman would be a mistake as Churchman is not viewed as a leader in the community and his appointment would be seen as an act of “Addicksism.” Wilson argues in favor of balancing the distribution of federal appointments throughout the state as a means to temper the influence of John Edward Addicks.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-01