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Two articles from The Coconino Sun report on events near Flagstaff, Arizona. The first details a strong turnout in honor of Theodore Roosevelt as he traveled through the area on his way to the Grand Canyon. He met several former Rough Riders during his brief stop. The second discusses a suggested road from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon, promoted by the local Automobile Club.
1911
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends an account of Roosevelt’s itinerary for his trip to the Southwest to Chief Justice of the Arizona Territories Supreme Court Edward Kent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-02
Postmaster Gaddis writes to Representative Andrews about F. W. Smith who is Postmaster in Williams and was a representative in the Republican Convention who unseated the delegation for statehood. Gaddis calls Smith “unworthy,” a “traitor,” and “an Oaks and Frank Murphy man,” and asks that Andrews see that Smith does not get reappointed by President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-10
President Roosevelt briefly speaks in Williams, Arizona. He discusses his visit to Arizona and recent legislation on irrigation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-06