Beatty, James H. (James Helmick), 1836-1927 Archives

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt agrees with Attorney General Bonaparte on the appointment of Assistant Attorney General Marsden C. Burch in the Idaho land fraud case. On the New Mexico issue, Roosevelt details Attorney General William H. H. Llewellyn’s rise as an attorney. In light of Judge James H. Beatty’s letter, Roosevelt feels there is no need to be involved. Although Roosevelt does not trust rumors, it does seem based on recent behavior that Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis may be suffering a breakdown. In a post script, Roosevelt comments on William Randolph Hearst’s recent supposed sympathy toward Bonaparte after his siding with Wall Street. In Roosevelt’s view, the recurrent rumor about Bonaparte resigning to appease financiers has actually shown the public that Bonaparte alarms those who are corrupt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Frank Robert Gooding to Theodore Roosevelt

Idaho Governor Gooding laments to President Roosevelt that most people associated with the prosecution of the alleged murderers of Governor of Idaho Frank Steuenberg have been indicted and accused of connection with the alleged timber land frauds in the state.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-15

Creator(s)

Gooding, Frank Robert, 1859-1928

Letter from Henry C. Gauss to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry C. Gauss, as instructed by Attorney General Bonaparte, sends President Roosevelt a copy of a telegram from the United States Attorney for Idaho.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-30

Creator(s)

Gauss, Henry C. (Henry Colford), 1867-

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

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from Henry C. Gauss to William Loeb

Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte has received a telegram from Judge James H. Beatty that the statute of limitations is closing soon on the timber fraud cases in Idaho, so while nothing will be made public until after the trial is concluded, the trial should not be delayed. (William Edgar Borah had been indicted in the timber fraud case, and he had requested delay until he could fulfill his responsibilities as prosecutor in the case regarding the murder of former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg.)

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-25

Creator(s)

Gauss, Henry C. (Henry Colford), 1867-

Telegram from Billings, F Cash to Charles J. Bonaparte

Billings F. Cash informs Attorney General Bonaparte that he is convinced that Calvin Cobb and Governor Frank Robert Gooding were involved in timber fraud. The special agents involved in this case – Gorman, Goodwin, and O’Fallon – connected this timber fraud case to a senator who is serving as the prosecution in the trial of the murder of Governor Frank Steunenberg.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-23

Creator(s)

Cash, Billings F. (Billings Franklin), 1859-1924

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte reviews “several matter of importance and delicacy” with President Roosevelt, including Special Assistant Attorney General Ormsby McHarg’s handling of the New Mexico situation, Senator William Edgar Borah’s trial, and the progress of the Republican Convention. He shares how the press attacks him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-15

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte submits a detailed analysis of the case against Idaho Senator William Edgar Borah to President Roosevelt. Bonaparte believes, ultimately, that a postponement in the case against Borah will be necessary. Bonaparte has received reports of charges against Florida judge William B. Sheppard. In North Carolina, Bonaparte believes the situation between the legislature, the railroad, and the Federal government has been resolved, but in future would prefer to let local authorities do their own negotiating.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-01

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Bonaparte expresses his concern to President Roosevelt about how the Department of Justice gave the prosecution orders in the Moyer and Haywood case without his knowledge. He is trying to bring about order to the department, be he has been out with bronchitis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-23

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from Calvin Cobb to Theodore Roosevelt

Calvin Cobb relays to President Roosevelt the results of effective political efforts by Colorado workers and Republicans. Cobb attributes the change in public opinion towards the governor to Roosevelt’s support and Secretary of War William H. Taft’s visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-19

Creator(s)

Cobb, Calvin, 1853-1928