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President Roosevelt appreciates Judge Heney’s assessment of William Randolph Hearst. Roosevelt agrees, and the evidence in the case was enough proof that he should not have to prove his views to anyone else.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to hear about Surgeon-Lieutenant Derby. He hopes his daughter approves of his comments on the sinking of the RMS Lusitania, as he finds it difficult to restrain himself regarding President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan. In the libel suit, the judge has struck most of Roosevelt’s important evidence. He does not understand “so wicked a ruling” and cannot see a way to win. He is looking forward to seeing Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt soon.
1915-05-12
Chief Post Office Inspector Cochran submits testimony concerning conversations between Senator Joseph Ralph Burton and himself involving the Rialto Grain and Securities Company (formerly known as the Brooks Brokerage and Commission Company). He prefaces his testimony with noting Burton’s connection with the Dr. Peebles Institute of Health, a previous fraud case. Cochran details how Burton has been acting on behalf of Hugh C. Dennis and has been attempting to obtain evidence held by Inspector Dice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-20
Chief Inspector Cochran informs Inspector Dice that Senator Burton wishes to be given the evidence regarding the case against Major Dennis and the Rialto Grain and Securities Company of St. Louis. Dice had said he would not give those books up without a subpoena. Senator Burton knows this but promises to return the books whenever the government needs them. If Dice does not comply with his request, Burton says his clients will be compelled to take action.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-06
Nicholas Murray Butler notifies Henry B. F. MacFarland, President of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, that he has been misinformed concerning Butler’s alleged contact with a person who has accused a member of the Board of Education of improper conduct. Butler adds that the only information ever brought to his attention concerning this matter came from the President of the Board of Education.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-03