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Whitelaw Reid writes Theodore Roosevelt about his impending appointment to the Court of St. James as the U.S. Ambassador. He denies rumors that he will sell the New York Tribune. He discusses the people in consideration to become editor of the newspaper.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-20
Judge Lindsey reviews his plan, with Theodore Roosevelt’s assistance, to fight the special interests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
Homer Davenport tells President Roosevelt that he has spoken with Edward P. Hatch, who is interested in purchasing the Tribune. Hatch has asked Davenport to think of people who may wish to join the venture, and Davenport asks Roosevelt to consider the same thing. Hatch believes, as Roosevelt does, that if the paper is well run with a suitable staff, it could be very beneficial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-25
Herbert Parsons met with Postmaster Cortelyou to go over suggestions forwarded to the Republican gubernatorial candidate in New York, Charles Evans Hughes, most of which had to do with antisemitism in newspapers of Democratic candidate William Randolph Hearst. Parsons was also part of the Judiciary Convention which nominated Otto Rosalasky while taking the rest of the Judiciary Nominator’s ticket. Parsons urges Roosevelt to endorse James L. Wells as a candidate to represent the Bronx.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-11
John J. McCook notes that Strauss and Hawson may purchase The Globe. He will know more about the situation when he speaks to Hubbard, who currently has control of the newspaper and favors the election of President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-19