Davis, Henry Gassaway, 1823-1916

Voters watch as August Belmont points to an illustration of Alton B. Parker who wears a “trusts” chain around his chest on the side of a circus tent. Verbiage reads, “The Democratic giant guarantees to break the chain by chest expansion.” In Parker’s hands are two weights, “sound money” and “clean politics.” Similarly, Henry Gassaway Davis holds a barrel that reads, “millions for the purification of politics. Not.” Verbiage around him reads, “The Hercules of West Virginia.” David B. Hill sits by a “ballot box” and holds a paper that reads, “After this performance, I shall retire from the show business. D. B. Hill.” Several men hide in the tent, including Parker, who holds a “political graft” weight; Thomas Taggart, who holds “gambling trust magnate” cards; Davis, who holds a “West Va. Coal Trust price” rock; Grover Cleveland; and Arthur P. Gorman.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-15

Creator(s)

Zimmerman, Eugene, 1862-1935

Each of the four 1904 presidential and vice-presidential candidates are drawn with a coat of arms and a descriptive word. President Roosevelt’s word is “imperial,” Indiana Senator Charles W. Fairbank’s word is “splendor,” Alton B. Parker’s word is “Jeffersonian,” and Henry Gassaway Davis’s word is “simplicity.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-12

Creator(s)

Haskell, Ernest, 1876-1925

A sphinx-like Alton B. Parker and a frozen Indiana Senator Charles W. Fairbanks keep their mouths shut while Henry Gassaway Davis and President Roosevelt’s mouths have “censorship” gags over them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-19

Creator(s)

Donahey, J. H. (James Harrison), 1875-1949

A number of Republican and Democratic politicians play a game of baseball while large crowds look on. President Roosevelt is the pitcher while Charles W. Fairbanks is the catcher. The “voter” stands at the “White House” home base while Alton B. Parker tries to run to home base. Thomas Taggart tells Parker, “Get ready to slide, Judge.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-11

Creator(s)

Unknown

Alton B. Parker sweats as he attempts to hoist the flag of “anti-Americanism populism experimental doctrines” up the “Democratic platform” flag pole. He stands on somewhat cracked “Jeffersonian principles,” which is on the “Philippines.” The “N.Y. Sun” glares at him. Below the cartoon is a quote from the New York Sun decrying the Democratic platform of 1904 and endorsing President Roosevelt and Senator Charles W. Fairbanks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-10

Creator(s)

Dalrymple, Louis, 1866-1905

A song in support of Henry Gassaway Davis and Alton B. Parker in the 1904 presidential election and arranged by Rudolf Thaler.

Collection

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1904

Creator(s)

Nickerson, E. G.

Songbook supporting the 1904 Democratic presidential ticket of Judge Parker and Henry Gassaway Davis. Several songs mention President Roosevelt. The cover is red with photographs of Parker and Davis. Only the music referencing Roosevelt is displayed.

Collection

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1904

Creator(s)

Porter, Logan S.

James Sullivan Clarkson discusses current political topics, including how Senators Stephen B. Elkins, Henry Gassaway Davis, and Arthur P. Gorman are all related through business interests and family ties. Clarkson believes Elkins’ dream to be president is worthy of consideration. He also mentions how the movement to support Senator Hanna began in Alabama but it now seems to be faltering.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-30

Creator(s)

Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918

Henry Gassaway Davis, former Senator from West Virginia, suggests appointing two commissioners to travel to Central and South America to report on extending commerce and creating an intercontinental railway. If President Roosevelt is “favorably disposed,” Secretary of State Hay will request the appropriation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-01

Creator(s)

Hay, John, 1838-1905

President Roosevelt provides formal instructions through Secretary of State Hay to the American delegates that are attending the International Conference of the American States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919