Your TR Source

Assassination--Investigation

Search by Date Range

Clear Filters

10 Results

Letter from Frank Robert Gooding to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Frank Robert Gooding to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Gooding encloses secret reports from a Pinkerton agent who has immersed himself on the defense team of the Haywood Trial in Idaho. Gooding calls President Roosevelt’s attention to his understanding that during the trial, the defense plans to release information about Governor Steunenberg’s supposed fraudulent activities in timber land sales. Gooding believes that the Department of Justice in Idaho is sympathetic to the defense.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-10

Letter from William A. Pinkerton to Frank Robert Gooding

Letter from William A. Pinkerton to Frank Robert Gooding

William A. Pinkerton reports to Governor Gooding that Agent 21 he met a man name William Easterly who wore a Western Federation of Miners button and who he thinks is “watching the movements of the men working for the W. F. of M.” Pinkerton was told that Easterly was the chairman of the strike committee during the “Colorado trouble” and is a man the Pinkertons fear. He is still waiting to hear reports from other agents in the field.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-05

Report from William A. Pinkerton to Frank Robert Gooding

Report from William A. Pinkerton to Frank Robert Gooding

Detective Pinkerton updates Governor Gooding on their investigation into the Western Federation of Miners (W.F.M.). Pinkerton learned that the W.F.M. is pursuing a strategy to implicate the late Governor in fraudulent timber sales. In doing this, Pinkerton believes the Western Federation of Miners hopes to “discredit him (Governor Steunenberg) in the eyes of the people in order to help the cause of the defendants,” Bill Haywood, Charles Moyer, and George Pettibone.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-05

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on the trial in Idaho related to the murder of former Governor Steunenberg. After consulting with Calvin Cobb, owner of the Idaho Statesman, Bonaparte has directed United States District Attorney N. M. Ruick not to investigate any allegations regarding Steunenberg’s possible involvement in timber fraud. Any such involvement would be under the statute of limitations, and investigation of such would only help the defense case for those accused of Steunenberg’s murder. Bonaparte notes that if any reasonable evidence arose that Ruick was helping the defense, he would recommend Ruick’s immediate dismissal. He asks that if Roosevelt would like to speak with him for any reason, he should let him know. Otherwise he will stay in Baltimore and do work that he brought with him relating to the whiskey controversy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-29

Letter from A. L. Drummond to George B. Cortelyou

Letter from A. L. Drummond to George B. Cortelyou

A. L. Drummond updates George B. Cortelyou with some further information he received from his informant. The informant met with another person who had previously spoken threateningly about ex-president William McKinley, and who was now predicting that someone would try to assassinate President Roosevelt. Drummond believes he has identified the location in which the conversation took place in Brooklyn.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-25

Letter from Charles Henry Robb to Charles J. Bonaparte

Letter from Charles Henry Robb to Charles J. Bonaparte

Assistant Attorney General Robb updates Attorney General Bonaparte on the investigation of the assassination of former governor of Idaho Frank Steunenberg. Robb focuses on the confessions of arrested individuals and accusations of mistreatment of the suspects. Robb also discusses the depth of corruption in the Western Federation of Miners.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-19

In the matter of the application of George A. Pettibone for a writ of habeas corpus

In the matter of the application of George A. Pettibone for a writ of habeas corpus

George A. Pettibone’s lawyers submit legal documents to request an examination of the validity of his imprisonment. The document includes the criminal complaint, warrant for Pettibone’s arrest, and several affidavits from relevant individuals. Pettibone’s lawyers state Pettibone’s removal to Idaho was unconstitutional due to the fact that he was not allowed to seek legal counsel or verify the validity of his arrest with the state of Colorado’s court.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03

Letter from William A. Pinkerton to Frank Robert Gooding

Letter from William A. Pinkerton to Frank Robert Gooding

William A. Pinkerton delivers a case update to Governor Gooding on Agent 21’s investigation into the assassination of Governor Frank Steunenberg. He worked with Mr. Barber and a man identified as Border and others as they traveled to other precincts to work. Union members were freely giving information to other agents of the investigation without realizing who they were. Agent 21 retired at 10:30 PM after his meetings had ended.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-04