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Theodore Roosevelt supports Judge Lindsey’s position against the Humane Society and agrees that a private association should not receive state appropriations. He is willing to write an editorial to show his support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-31
J. S. Temple has resigned from the board of the Bureau of Child and Animal Protection as his name was being used in “unwarranted and unjustifiable attacks.” Judge Lindsey is pleased as Temple is a Progressive Republican.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-02
Judge Lindsey provides an update on his conflict with the Humane Society that he believes is unconstitutionally receiving state appropriations. He has decided that the best course of action is to take up the matter with the next legislature.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-26
Judge Lindsey provides an update on the controversy with the Humane Society. He thanks The Outlook and Theodore Roosevelt for their support in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-24
Judge Lindsey provides on update on the controversy with the Humane Society. The matter has been referred to the courts where Lindsey doubts anything will happen. The Humane Society has been arguing that their work will suffer during a legal battle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-24
Jefferson Seligman summarizes the recent meeting to consider the need for a salaried president of the New York chapter of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It was determined that Alfred Wagstaff, the current president, should stay on and receive a yearly honorarium. Seligman lists the Society’s current work and goals, which focus primarily on educational initiatives to promote animal welfare throughout the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-24
John P. Haines, president of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, informs President Roosevelt that he has been unanimously elected as an honorary member.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-07