Fulton, Charles William, 1853-1918

Senator Bourne and other Oregon legislators recommend that George A. Westgate be named as the Surveyor General of Oregon. They are eager to name a replacement because the last Surveyor General was dismissed for poor conduct, and Westgate is known to be a man of integrity. Regarding the upcoming election, Bourne believes the public will resist any effort by Roosevelt to name his own successor, even though many would like him to run for office again. He believes New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes would be the people’s choice.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1907-10-03

Secretary of War Taft updates President Roosevelt on his progress through Idaho, where he has been speaking on behalf of Republican candidates. The longer he is in Idaho, the more he believes that the Western Federation of Miners has been working to defeat Senator Frank Robert Gooding. He describes Gooding’s involvement related to the lawsuit against Charles Moyer and William Dudley “Big Bill” Haywood. Taft feels somewhat doubtful about Gooding’s election. Another issue of note in Idaho relates to the Mormons and their stance regarding polygamy. He also comments on elections in other areas of the country, and reiterates what he has previously said regarding the importance of Roosevelt’s influence in this election.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-11-04

Henry Martyn Hoyt summarizes a report on U.S. District Attorney William C. Bristol’s alleged involvement in the Oregon land fraud scandals. Hoyt concludes that were the government to continue to retain Bristol’s services, its position in the land fraud cases would be weakened. While there may be a scenario where all of Bristol’s actions were legitimate, the author finds Bristol’s position to be precarious.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-02-16

Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry relays a message to Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte from Charles William Fulton. Fulton hopes final action will not be taken until he can have a personal interview with Bonaparte and President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-08-29

Judge Wolverton states he cannot recommend Judge Fee for the position of district attorney because he occasionally drinks to excess. He was not comfortable stating this through the traditional channels, and assumes this letter will be held in confidence.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-03-17

Henry Martyn Hoyt forwards to President Roosevelt letters from William C. Bristol and a letter from L. H. Maxwell to Senator Fulton.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-02-05

Francis J. Heney writes to President Roosevelt regarding Senator Charles William Fulton’s response to the reports made by Heney during his recent tenure as the district attorney for the state of Oregon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-10

Oregon District Attorney Heney states Senators John H. Mitchell and Charles William Fulton entered into a conspiracy with former district attorney John Hicklin Hall. The senators agreed to procure the reappointment of Hall if Hall refrained from prosecuting George C. Brownell and James U. Campbell in the Oregon land fraud trials.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-17

U.S. Attorney for Oregon Francis J. Heney writes to President Roosevelt about an enclosed report concerning Senator Charles William Fulton. Fulton admitted that he asked the former U.S. District Attorney for Oregon John Hicklin Hall to intercede on Winlock Steiwer’s behalf.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-17

Gifford Pinchot writes to President Roosevelt to provide information regarding controversial government appointed positions in Oregon, before Senator Fulton arrives in Washington, D.C., with an alternate view on the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1905-09-23

George E. Chamberlain writes to President Roosevelt to discuss members of the Oregon government. He does not understand the relationship between Judge McBride and Mr. Wood. However, he does “not believe any of the gentlemen whose names have been suggested for Judge are connected” with land fraud. He appreciates Roosevelt’s efforts toward good government.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1905-09-21

Edward B. Linnen is still under suspension. As Linnen was strongly recommended for his position by Governor Richards, Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock is withholding action until the governor returns from the west. Hitchcock also awaits more information from Washington and Oregon for other investigations, and some of that information will not be available until the trials being conducted under Judge William Henry Hunt, which resume on September 5. Linnen believes some of the evidence presented in those trials will seriously compromise Senators Charles William Fulton and Joseph Ralph Burton.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1905-08-26

W. S. Smith sends a United States Secret Service agent’s report on G. B. Hegardt, who was recommended by Senator Fulton as receiver of the land office at Roseburg.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1905-08-03

William J. Burns explains Senator Fulton’s reasons for recommending G. B. Hegardt for registrar of the Roseburg Land Office.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-19

Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock thinks the Inaugural medals are wonderful. He is going salmon fishing in Canada for ten days, but can return as needed. Hitchcock mentions Senator Fulton and his interest in a quarry.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-17

Mark W.T. Harvey begins his review of Douglas Brinkley’s The Wilderness Warrior by noting that it is a very large book with much to say, but Harvey asserts that in his zeal to convey the story of Theodore Roosevelt as a conservation crusader, Brinkley tries to cover too much, provides too many details, and overwhelms the reader with his accumulation of facts and anecdotes. Harvey also argues that this barrage of knowledge comes at the expense of analysis and interpretation, and he believes that Brinkley lets his enthusiasm for his subject overtake the need for a critical perspective. Harvey contends that Brinkley does not adequately explore what terms like conservation, preservation, and wilderness meant in Roosevelt’s time and how Roosevelt acted to fulfill the meaning of these designations. Although he faults Brinkley for making Roosevelt too much of “a conservation hero,” Harvey concludes his review with praise for Brinkley for raising the profile of Roosevelt as an unrestrained lover of nature and a bold leader in the fight to conserve the nation’s natural resources.

The front cover illustration of The Wilderness Warrior, one of Roosevelt’s bird lists, two photographs of the Elkhorn Ranch, and seven photographs of Roosevelt accompany the essay.

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

John A. Gable provides a comprehensive accounting of the conservation record of President Theodore Roosevelt, and in ten quotations dating from 1905 to 1912, Roosevelt explains his philosophy of conservation. Roosevelt stresses that natural resources must be carefully managed for future generations and that conservation is the most important issue facing the country. Gable lists the 21 reclamation projects, 150 national forests, 51 bird refuges, and 4 national game preserves established by Roosevelt during his presidency. Gable also lists the 5 national parks and 18 national monuments created during Roosevelt’s tenure. He also notes the 7 different commissions and conferences called by Roosevelt during his presidency to study issues related to conservation and natural resources.

Photographs of Roosevelt at the dedication of the Roosevelt Dam in Arizona, at a federal bird refuge in Louisiana, and on horseback supplement the text.

A listing of the officers of the Theodore Roosevelt Association along with the members of its executive, finance, and Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace committees is included in the article.

Senator Charles William Fulton would like the originals of several letters kept on file. If needed, copies should be made for use. Another note states that the originals are not among the papers in question. Fulton will speak with William Loeb about the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-03

Francis J. Heney informs Henry Martyn Hoyt that Thomas B. Neuhausen of the Interior Department investigated William C. Bristol. Neuhausen reports that Bristol’s conduct is not questionable. Additionally, Judge Cotton and attorney Joseph Nathan Teal have given statements exonerating Bristol. Neuhausen will send the report to Hoyt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-07

This portion of the United States Congressional Record documents a conversation pertaining to a proposed joint resolution directing Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte to act on a matter related to grants of land in Oregon made to railroad companies. Some amendments to the resolution were made, including the removal of the preamble.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-21