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President Roosevelt advises cooperation between Republicans and Sound Money Democrats in order to ensure “success at the polls” in Kentucky.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-31
At a meeting of Fayette County Democrats in Kentucky, the participants resolved to form The Democrats’ Parker and Davis Club of Fayette County, and to work to elect Democrat Alton B. Parker as President. The article also provides updates on Judge Watts Parker and several cases in the District Court in Fayette County, as well as news about a farmer shipping diseased sheep, and the opening of schools in Kentucky.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-13
Basil Wilson Duke endorses Morris Belknap as Kentucky gubernatorial candidate. Duke speculates that the result of the election will be a Republican victory, as the Democrats are divided, discontent, and have engaged in fraud. He also concludes that the Republican party is fractured, especially the African Americans whom he thinks will not vote in the polls.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-28
Roger D. Williams compliments President Roosevelt on his article about cougar hunting. Williams has an excellent hunting dog, Babette, that he would like to send to Roosevelt’s guide, John B. Goff, for breeding. He believes that Goff could create a great “lion and cat pack” with Babette. Kentucky Republicans and Democrats appreciate and understand Roosevelt’s actions in the “Washington incident.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26