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President Roosevelt’s secretary dismisses charges of bribery in response to a message from B. W. Jordan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-06
Francis B. Loomis writes to William Loeb regarding political official Richard C. Kerens, who wants to meet with President Roosevelt and leave a good impression on him. Loomis reports that Kerens ran an honest Senate caucus campaign without resorting to bribery to secure votes. Loomis reveals to Loeb a confidential message about Kerens securing a deal that gives him power over a top American newspaper.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-13
A collection of editorials by Alfred H. Holman in The Argonaut covers politics and industrial topics in the San Francisco Bay area. Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz is on trial and control of mayoral power lies in the balance. Strikes affecting streetcar and telephone service are losing steam, with employers claiming that the unions are acting in bad faith. The involvement of Rudolph Spreckels and Patrick Calhoun in the prosecution of Schmitz is examined. Holman has little faith in the industrial conciliation meeting to be held in San Francisco. Holman also makes recommendations regarding fire safety and railroad management.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-29
Joseph Wingate Folk congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on successfully extraditing Charles Kratz from Mexico to St. Louis, Missouri.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-11