Burton, Theodore E. (Theodore Elijah), 1851-1929

Secretary of War William H. Taft has been nominated to be the Republican presidential candidate, as President Roosevelt hoped. Roosevelt was able to engineer Taft’s nomination in spite of the number of people who wished to renominate him, and he has high hopes that Taft will be able to continue to carry out his policies. In a brief biographical sketch, the article highlights some of Taft’s accomplishments and preparations for becoming President of the United States, including his time as president of the Philippine Commission, and his tenure as Secretary of War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-19

Creator(s)

Unknown

Secretary of War Taft forwards William Loeb a letter from Ohio Representative Theodore E. Burton containing information about Internal Revenue Commissioner John G. Capers, expressing that it is clear Capers harbors ill will towards Taft and President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-27

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

An editorial congratulates the Cleveland Gazette, a prominent African American newspaper, for its role in Theodore E. Burton’s electoral defeat and theorizes that the African American vote was crucial for Tom Loftin Johnson’s reelection as mayor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-17

Creator(s)

Gibbs, Mifflin Wistar

Senator Foraker provides President Roosevelt with the names of individuals in Ohio he is recommending for appointments to the positions of port collector, postmaster, and appraiser.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-14

Creator(s)

Foraker, Joseph Benson, 1846-1917

Fearing their loss at the Ohio State Convention, supporters of H. M. Daugherty and Representative Theodore E. Burton request help from Ohio native, Secretary of State William H. Taft. Additionally, many claim that President Roosevelt’s invitation to Senator Charles Dick to view the naval maneuvers indicates a particular fondness towards him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-03

Creator(s)

Unknown

Representative Theodore E. Burton is to retire from Congress and Thomas H. Tongue believes this would be a loss to the Republican Party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-09

Creator(s)

Presidential Office Staff

Thomas H. Tongue would like President Roosevelt’s assistance in order to convince Congressman Burton of Ohio not to withdraw from Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-09

Creator(s)

Tongue, Thomas H., 1844-1903