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This excerpt from an Evening Sun dispatch reports that Judge Alton B. Parker did not want to meet anyone except members of the Notification Committee and the National and Executive Committees. When W. S. Rodie made this announcement, the enthusiastic Democrats from the Bowery and the Gowanus Canal were disappointed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-10
William E. Chandler encloses a letter from Henry Robinson, who is disappointed because he does not hold a high position in the postal service. Payne, most likely referring to Henry C. Payne, is prejudiced against Robinson because of Robinson’s involvement with Chandler. Chandler wishes that Robinson could be given the postmaster position at Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-12
James Sullivan Clarkson reports that General Tracy was upset he was not appointed attorney of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Clarkson recommends that President Roosevelt talk to Tracy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-01
On the left, “as they pictured it in advance,” a group of men finds an orderly campsite, canoes and serenades by moonlight, has a well appointed guide, and finds plenty of wild game to eat. On the right, “as it panned out in reality,” the men find a disorganized campsite in the rain, take a disastrous canoe trip, have a buffoonish guide, and eat canned food.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-10-04