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G. E. Dunham is sending Theodore Roosevelt a clipping from Utica Press regarding the Republican County convention at Herkimer, N.Y. in which Roosevelt’s nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson played a prominent role.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-02
Theodore Roosevelt tells William Loeb about the county election in Herkimer County, New York that would have gone in favor of his nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson, if not for corruption, bribery, and fraud among Robinson’s opponents. Roosevelt believes if the Direct Primary Vote bill is passed, Robinson and his friends will have control of Herkimer County.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
Charles William Anderson advises William Loeb that the “fight to displace County Chairman Halpin, is on.” Anderson has tried not to join in the fight and passes on the information for the president’s consideration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-14
A political battle is unfolding in Yonkers, New York, between various Republican Party factions over the position of postmaster. Frederick William Holls is against the current postmaster, Henry Osterheld, and supports Gustav Schlueter. Holls writes President Roosevelt to point out that the opinion held by Alford Warriner Cooley of Osterheld are erroneous. Holls argues that Osterheld is a party hack who has not handled his job as postmaster effectively over the past four years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-16