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Thomas Goode Jones writes a response to former Alabama governor B. B. Comer’s statements on Alabama’s administration from 1890-1894 and gives his own recollection of events. The article is published in “The Montgomery Advertiser”.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-17
In a letter to the editor, Edward P. Moses states that the Senate Committee of Education will hear Senator John Houk’s bill providing for the collection, transcription, publication, and distribution of materials relating to Tennessee history on the following Monday. He discusses how many books on history were possible because of manuscript collections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-23
Now that President Roosevelt has been inaugurated as an elected president in his own right, the Birmingham Ledger reflects on his relationship with the Southern states, and Alabama in particular. The Ledger currently has no quarrel with Roosevelt, who has so far made good appointments in the state.
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1905-03-04
President Roosevelt rides a “Wyoming” horse and wrangles a number of oxen representing different states. “Alabama” says, “I don’t see how I can get out of this.”
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1903-12-17
The Presidential Office Staff records a note reminding someone to ask William Frye Tebbetts, Collector of Customs at the Alabama port, what he meant by the letter and telegram he sent to Joseph O. Thompson.
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1905-02-27
This newspaper article mentions information from another newspaper about an African American farmer who was able to pay his rent and $1,900 he owed and still have money in the bank. The article in the Montgomery Advertiser suggests all that African Americans want is “exactly the same chance to earn an honest living and to enjoy the fruits of their labor.” The writer believes African Americans will stay in Alabama if white people “go at it the right way.”
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1904-12-14
A newspaper article describing the investigation of a lynch mob in Alabama, who murdered Horace Maples.
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1904-10-25
The author of this letter has received complaints from several southern people of color that they are not receiving the accommodations they are entitled to during travel on the railroads. The Interstate Commerce Commission has previously ruled that there is nothing in the laws of states that prohibits separate accommodations so long as they are exactly equal, but the complaints frequently state that these separate cars are frequently dirtier, lacking amenities, and are more difficult to access. The author asks the commission to investigate these claims and make the necessary changes to ensure equal treatment. Appended pages at the end suggest adding a paragraph to the letter pointing out that while the commission has worked to make sure there is no discrimination in the transportation of freight, it should be even more careful in preventing discrimination in the transportation of passengers.
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1908-03-25
Booker T. Washington tells William Loeb about district conventions in Alabama, where Joseph O. Thompson and Charles H. Scott have been endorsed. Washington feels that Scott is opposed to Frank H. Hitchcock, and may be antagonistic to Secretary of War William H. Taft’s candidacy.
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1908-02-24
The cause of child labor laws has been advancing, albeit slowly. Child labor activists have experienced setbacks in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, but many other states have seen expanded labor protections.
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1907-10-06
The “Lily White” movement in Alabama is a Republican faction that seeks to exclude African Americans from the Republican Party. The movement caused considerable resentment and confusion but recent district conventions have seen cooperation between black and white delegates, including the selection of African American delegates to the Republican National Convention.
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1904-04-16
William F. Aldrich writes to President Roosevelt to protest against the candidacy of J. O. Thompson as state chairman of the Republican Party and relating the actions of the “Lily-Whites.”
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1904-04-04
Joseph C. Manning recommends William F. Aldrich over Joseph O. Thompson for Alabama State Republican chairmanship.
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1904-03-17
J. Carter Cook states in an interview with the Cincinnati Enquirer that the Alabama delegation to the Republican National Convention will support Senator Hanna.
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1904-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt, astride a horse with “Wyoming” on its bridle, leads a number of lassoed cattle behind him, each with the name of a state on it. One cow, with Alabama written on it, rises up and says, “I don’t see how I can get out of this.” A teddy bear holding a bag walks alongside Roosevelt. This cartoon is likely a reference to Theodore Roosevelt’s massive success in the 1904 presidential election, which saw him capture the electoral votes of the Northern and Western states, leading to his second term as president.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904
Representative Metcalf recommends E. S. Pilsbury for the advisory committee. President Roosevelt suggests that Representative Cousins second his nomination at the Republican National Convention. He asks if an African American should speak, such as Judson Whitlocke Lyons or William Demos Crum.
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1904-05-10
Hugh Gordon Miller addresses the Annual Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club of the City of New York. He jokes about his previous speaking engagement in New York. He describes the historical and contemporary relationship between Virginians and New York. He celebrates the rebuilt union of states. Miller reviews the accomplishments of the United States and New South since the American Civil War. He teases about Kentucky’s politics. He pays tribute to Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, William McKinley, and Rough Riders. Miller regrets that the South is aligned with the Democratic Party and calls on Republicans in the North to help settle “the problem of the suffrage and of the races.” Miller concludes with a vision of the ideal United States. Club President Henry Edwin Tremain introduces Senator John M. Thurston.
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1901-02-12
In a foreign policy speech given in Detroit, Michigan, President Roosevelt first praises the veterans in the crowd, giving special praise to the Michigan naval militia who served with distinction during the Spanish-American War, a conflict that pointed out the “fundamental unity of our country.” On behalf of all who served there, Roosevelt expresses the hope that they shared the spirit of those who fought in the Civil War and notes that “a good deed done by any American is put down to the credit of all Americans.” Turning to post-war challenges, Roosevelt says Puerto Rico prospers and that the Filipinos are happier and freer than ever before; he praises the United States for the amount of “self-government and personal freedom” that it has already given to the Filipino people. He discusses Congressional plans to undertake a census, create a legislative assembly, and install telegraph cables in the Philippines. He also explains how matters in Cuba are different than in the Philippines. With Cuban independence, Roosevelt sees a need for economic reciprocity between the island nation and the United States. He concludes by delivering what he calls “the gospel of hope”: the belief that with optimism and hard work the United States will become the greatest nation in world history.
Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Judge Hundley is going to Chicago and to get the full information from him in regards to a situation in Alabama. Roosevelt hopes Hundley will have success in Chicago.
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1912-06-07
Proceedings of the Provisional National Progressive Committee held August 3, 1912. Following introductory remarks by the Chairman, Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana, the committee took up the task of seating delegates to the convention on the temporary roll. The question whether territorial delegates would be allowed to be seated and/or to vote during the convention was discussed (pages 12-48), resulting in delegates from Hawaii, Alaska, and the District of Columbia being given the right to participate in debate but not vote, until the Committee on Rules determined their status. Colonel John M. Parker of Louisiana tried to introduce the question of making the Progressive Party a “white man’s party,” but the committee moved on to complete the temporary roll (pages 49-52). Delegates from states where there was no contest were seated (page 53). Five states had sent more than one set of delegates, and these contested cases were referred to a committee of seven for investigation (pages 54-61). Arguments were heard from Alabama (pages 62-108), Florida (pages 108-153), Georgia (pages 154-155), and Mississippi (pages 156-199). The proceedings having run late into the evening, Ohio was deferred until the following day. Most of the contests stemmed from issues of race in the southern states.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-03