Your TR Source
President Roosevelt meets with his cabinet in a room filled with snakes: “Harriman interests,” “panic,” “tobacco trust,” “powder trust,” “beef trust,” “railroad trust,” “Standard Oil,” “immunity,” “Japanese war scare,” and “telegrapher’s strike.” The chairs for Secretary of State and Secretary of War are empty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-27
A bear labeled “Taft,” a wolf labeled “Fairbanks,” a fox labeled “Cortelyou,” and a cat labeled “Knox” chase a “Republican nomination” bunny into the “T.R.” tent. Beside the tent is a gun, a “big stick,” and a cowboy hat.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-03
President Roosevelt looks on as members of his 1906 cabinet laugh at papers with the heading, “Storer.” One chair is empty, and there are pictures on the wall of Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith, Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long, Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage, and Attorney General Philander C. Knox, all from 1901.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-13
In the top half of the cartoon, President Roosevelt grabs a man holding a rake by the neck. Caption: 1. After you had made a thrilling attack on the Man of the Muck Rake, and you had swatted and lambasted him in the most merciless manner— In the second half of the cartoon, “the common people” point Roosevelt to the “national muck heap” and ask, “Why don’t you get busy about that?” A number of individuals are in the pile: “R.R. rebater,” “official bribe taker,” “official grafter,” “U.S. senator owned by railroads,” “trust-owned U.S. senator,” New York Senator Thomas Collier Platt, Chauncy M. Depew, Pennsylvania Senator Philander C. Knox, Chair of the Republican National Committee George B. Cortelyou, and Rhode Island Senator Nelson W. Aldrich. Caption: 2. If you suddenly learned that you ought to have attacked the Muck Heap instead of the Muck Rake. Wouldn’t it DEE-PRESS you?
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04
Secretary of State Elihu Root, Secretary of War William H. Taft, Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte, Attorney General William H. Moody, Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor H. Metcalf, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, and Secretary of the Interior Ethan A. Hitchcock all march out of the “White House” and to the “keeper of the gags.” There is a large sign that reads, “Notice! By order of the President the members of the cabinet will resume their muzzles on leaving the White House.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-23
All of the cabinet officers stand in a circle, have gags in their mouths, and point at one another: Secretary of State Elihu Root, Secretary of War William H. Taft, Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte, Attorney General William H. Moody, Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor H. Metcalf, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, and Secretary of the Interior Ethan A. Hitchcock.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-04
Cabinet officers march out of the “White House” with each one holding an axe: Secretary of State Elihu Root, Secretary of War William H. Taft, Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte, Attorney General William H. Moody, Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor H. Metcalf, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, and Secretary of the Interior Ethan A. Hitchcock. A bald eagle looks on and says, “Gee whiz!” Caption: Shade of George Washington!
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-18
“The Press” looks a number of cabinet officers who have gags in their mouths: Secretary of State Elihu Root, Secretary of War William H. Taft, Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte, Attorney General William H. Moody, Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor H. Metcalf, and Secretary of the Interior Ethan A. Hitchcock. The “White House” is in the background. Caption: “Think twice before you speak, then talk to yourself.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-19
President Roosevelt rolls up his sleeves to write the “President’s Annual Message” while a “political grafter,” an “insurance grafter,” and a “public official grafter” watch from the window. A bear head is mounted on the wall. There are some handwritten additions on the message as well as a speech balloon coming from the bear’s mouth.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-20
President Roosevelt drags a Republican elephant, to which Chair of the Republican National Committee George B. Cortelyou and Cornelius Newton Bliss and bags of money are chained, toward “Wall Street.” A “yellow dog fund” follows behind. Several lambs look out a window and point at the sight.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-25
President Roosevelt—with his “big stick” beside him—spins a revolving cabinet that includes Secretary of War William H. Taft, Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou, Attorney General William H. Moody, Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte, and Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw. Several cabinet office titles are at the bottom of the cabinet: “Secy War,” “Post-Master Genl.,” “Atty. Genl,” and “Secy Navy.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-04
President Roosevelt holds up two fingers and talks to his cabinet: Secretary of State John Hay, Secretary of War William H. Taft, Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou, Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, Attorney General William H. Moody, Secretary of the Interior Ethan A. Hitchcock, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, and Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor H. Metcalf. There is a bear skin with two holes on the wall.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-14
Seating chart for a lunch held on December 4, 1901.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-04
Directory listing the employees at the White House and the rules for visiting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-12
In one vignette, David B. Hill jumps into a “Wolfert’s Roost” tree with a sign that reads, “I really couldn’t wait until Jan. 1.” In the second, “the silent voter” sphinx shouts, “Roosevelt!” from a megaphone as Alton B. Parker runs away. In a third vignette, Chair of the Republican National Committee George B. Cortelyou tells Chair of the Democratic National Committee Thomas Taggart, “Kindly make allowances for me, Tom, as this was my first campaign.” In the fourth, President Roosevelt looks at a Republican elephant who holds a scroll that reads, “339 + electoral votes.” The elephant says, “Theodore, you’ve established a hard record for me to keep up with.” In the fifth, Henry Gassaway Davis opens a fence as West Virginia Senator Stephen B. Elkins rushes toward him and says, “Welcome home, pop!” In the sixth, Williams Jennings Bryan looks at a piecemeal donkey and says, “I guess there’s enough to work on.” In the seventh, “Southern democracy” looks at the shoes of “Northern democracy” stuck in a snowdrift and says, “Nothin’ but de feet!” In the eighth, Speaker of the House Joseph Gurney Cannon looks through binoculars and says, “Wanted! A few minority members for House committees.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-13
Alton B. Parker paints a picture of President Roosevelt and Chair of the Republican National Committee George B. Cortelyou robbing the “trusts” for the “campaign fund.” Roosevelt holds an “anti-trust prosecution” big stick in his hand. A disgusted voter clenches his fists and walks away. Caption: Voter—”Attacks on the president’s personal honesty can gain you no votes, Mr. Parker.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-03
Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A. Adee requests President Roosevelt’s approval of New Year messages to Emperor Nicholas II of Russia and President Porfirio Díaz of Mexico. It is noted by George B. Cortelyou that President Roosevelt approves and Adee has been informed by telephone.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01
Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 130, 5 O’clock/Extra Edition, September 11, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):
Page 1: Banner headline: Goldman To Be Brought Here!/Hunting Down Anarchists!/World is Roused Against Reds! – “Anarchy Must Go!” – Proposed legal measures against anarchists (cont. on page 7) – “More Sympathy for President” – Resolution by Junior Order of Mechanics – “Officials Seek to Show There Was Conspiracy” – Police trying to trace movements of Czolgosz and Goldman – “Italian Police Find Evidence” – Investigation into anarchists in Paterson, NJ based on evidence found during the investigation of the assassination of King Humbert – “No Bad Symptoms or Unfavorable Condition in McKinley’s Case Today” – Short article about the minor surgery performed to relieve irritation of the wound – “Dr. Mann Describes How the President’s Wound Was Treated” – Article with comments by Mann about the President’s condition and the activity of people around the house including a meeting of the Cabinet (cont. on page 5) – “Extra! Emma Goldman to Be Brought to Buffalo!” – News that extradition papers where being sent to Chicago from the Buffalo police – “Official Bulletin on Last Night’s Operation” – Complete text
Page 2: – Short editorials about a variety of subjects including McKinley and anarchists
Page 4: – “Czolgosz Nervous and Restless” – Report on Czolgosz’s day in jail – “President’s Life Saved By Quick Work of Surgeons” – Quote from Dr. Mynter that McKinley was saved by not having eaten immediately before and by having surgery quickly – “Today at the Exposition” – Schedule for events at the Pan Am – “Nation Invited to Participate” – Tentative plans for Jubilee Day – “Farmers Anxious About President” – Ways that news of McKinley’s condition has spread through rural areas
Page 5: – “Emma Goldman Denies Knowledge of Conspiracy” – Interview with Goldman while jailed in Chicago – “Nurses Attending the President” – Short article with names and backgrounds – “All Anarchists Are Being Listed” – Anti-anarchist measures from different parts of the country
Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 207, September 12, 1901, p. 1-12 (complete):
Page 1: Banner headline: Blood-County Show No Poisoning –/Out of Danger, Says Dr. McBurney – Five column article about President McKinley’s condition and medical treatment; also includes information about Mrs. McKinley – “Requisition Papers” – Police collecting evidence for a conspiracy charge and rumor that Emma Goldman would be extradited to Buffalo
Page 2: – “Held for Conspiracy” – Court appearance of Emma Goldman in Chicago – “Will Not Demand Her” – Justice Dept. will let Buffalo police deal with Goldman – “Says It is Treason” – Claim by Minneapolis lawyer that Czolgosz should face the death penalty – “Czolgosz is a Puzzle” – Report on Czolgosz’s behavior in prison – “Alarms at Rest” – Activities in and around the Milburn house
Page 3: – “Cabinet Meets” – Five Cabinet members meet in Buffalo – “To Bar Out Anarchists” – Proposed immigration restrictions – “Secretary Cortelyou” – Biography of Cortelyou and speculation that he will be appointed to the Cabinet at the next opening – “First to Grab Czolgosz” – Controversy over who was the first to grab Czolgosz – “Suing Exposition” – Electrical supplier sues the Pan Am Expo Co. over unpaid bill – “Breaking the News” – How Dr. Rixey told Mrs. McKinley about the shooting – “Surgeons at the Fair” – Some of McKinley’s doctors visit the Pan Am
Page 4: – “Emma Goldman” – Biography and political beliefs
Buffalo Courier, Vol. LXVI, No. 258, September 15, 1901, pages 1-8:
Page 1: – Black and white photographs captioned: Reporters Getting the Latest News from Dr. Roswell Park, After a Consultation; Abner McKinley, the President’s Brother, and Friends Returning from a Call at Mr. Milburn’s House; Drs. Mann and McBurney Leaving the Milburn House After a Consultation; Senator Hanna Arriving at the Milburn House to Call on the Chief Executive; Two Loads of Soldiers of the 14th Infantry, Returning to Fort Porter After All-Night Guard Duty at the Milburn House; President McKinley’s Sisters, Miss Alice McKinley and Mrs. Duncan, Going to Call on the President
Page 3: – Banner headline: The Memorable Sixth of September, 1901 – Black and white photographs captioned: President McKinley About to Leave John G. Milburn’s Home in the Morning; President McKinley and Party at Terrapin Point, Niagara Falls.; The President and Party Ascending the Path on Goat Island, Niagara Falls; The Chief Executive Enjoying a Near View of the Cataract from Prospect Point; Crowds Surrounding the Temple of Music in Anticipation of the Public Reception by the President; Crowds Around the Pan-American Emergency Hospital While the President Was Being Removed from the Ambulance; George Cortelyou
Page 4: – Black and white photographs captioned: The Social Side of the Chief Executive’s Life/The President and Mrs. McKinley Dining at the Hanna Home in Cleveland.; Palm-Deocrated Corner in the Temple of Music Where the Receiving Party Stood; Marked by a Star is the Chair in Which the Wounded President Awaited the Arrival of the Ambulance
Page 5: – Black and white portrait photographs of Mrs. M’Kinley, Dr. M.D. Mann, Dr. Herman Mynter, Dr. Roswell Park, Dr. John H. Pryor, Dr. John Parmenter