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H. de H. Hay congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. He believes the anarchists are an active threat in Russia and England, although the various groups seem to be independent. Hay also discusses recent family events.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-31
The Lucas County Ohio Republican Central Committee passed resolutions praising the late William McKinley and expressing confidence in President Roosevelt. They call for laws outlawing anarchism and anarchists.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23
W. F. Round warns of the danger of anarchists and encourages President Roosevelt to increase presidential security.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-22
Colonel Quaratesi recalls exchanging gifts with President Roosevelt. Italy has suffered from anarchist violence and Quaratesi hopes that William McKinley’s assassin is hung. Quaratesi wishes Roosevelt good luck as Roosevelt succeeds to the presidency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-16
An anonymous citizen recommends that President Roosevelt suspend habeas corpus and arrest all anarchists.
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1901-09-14
President McKinley’s health is faltering after the attempted assassination and Bartlett Shipp Johnston is confident that Vice President Roosevelt will continue to display wisdom and tact. He believes Roosevelt will make a worthy president and encourages him to “stamp out anarchy.”
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1901-09-13
Fred Biffar is indignant at the attempted assassination of President McKinley and encourages Vice President Roosevelt to “stamp out” anarchism.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-07
Francis V. Greene was shocked by the attempted assassination of President McKinley and calls for the government to turn its attention to “exterminating anarchist vermin.” He believes Vice President Roosevelt’s “native good sense” will see him through this difficult time and pledges his support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-10
W. Seabury Simmons blames the attempted assassination of President McKinley on Democrats, yellow journalism, Bryanism, imperialism, and anarchism. Simmons recommends banishing anarchists.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-07