Gamble, Robert J. (Robert Jackson), 1851-1924

Donald Livingston informs Theodore Roosevelt of the political situation in South Dakota, as Livingston sees it. William H. Taft is disliked and many are indifferent to Robert M. La Follette, though Livingston believes he is to radical, but thousands hope Roosevelt will be nominated their lives would be restored. Livingston also believes a new Senator could enter the race if Roosevelt was the presidential candidate.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1911-12-15

Several clippings concerning public opinion over an issue regarding Senator Robert J. Gamble. Gamble’s son was reportedly on the U.S. Senate payroll while attending school in Maryland.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Theodore Roosevelt complains about misrepresentations in the press, such as publications appearing in Hearst’s American, and including a recent conflict with Governor Baldwin and previous battles with Senator Platt. He agrees with Senator Lodge regarding Canadian reciprocity and is distressed at the many contradictions in the potential treaty. Roosevelt believes that the Lorimer case is very clear. He views Senator Lorimer’s unexpected election, corrupt past, and the bribery confessions of Illinois legislators as sufficient proof of Lorimer’s guilt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1911-01-31

Theodore Roosevelt commends Senator Crawford’s speech. He was shocked that Senator William P. Dillingham and Senator Robert J. Gamble signed the report.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1911-01-17

President Roosevelt had arranged over a year ago that Senator Robert J. Gamble could choose a district attorney for South Dakota, and the post will go to Edward E. Wagner. Roosevelt tells Senator Kittredge that he and Gamble will have to work together to fill the rest of the positions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1907-05-06

President Roosevelt asks that Senator Alfred B. Kittredge and Senator Robert J. Gamble come see him so that they may go over appointments for South Dakota. Although Roosevelt is set on the district attorneyship all of the other positions are negotiable.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1907-02-28

President Roosevelt believes appointing Archibald Shaw to Postmaster in Deadwood is “out of the question.” Roosevelt understands Representative Martin’s insistence of Shaw’s support of Senator Gamble, but Gamble does not reciprocate Shaw’s sentiments.  

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1907-03-07

President Roosevelt sends Senator Warren a proposed amendment to a bill establishing a memorial national home for African-American soldiers who fought in the Civil War, and asks if the bill is proper, as he believes “it would be a nice thing to do if it can properly be done.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-04-19

In a telephone message, Albert J. Beveridge reported on the positions of several Senators regarding the battleship bill, and provided a list of Senators President Roosevelt should speak to about it.

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1908-04-20

Senator Beveridge urges President Roosevelt to lend his support to Senator Henry Clay Hansbrough, who has shown loyalty to Roosevelt through his hospitalization and is now is facing an election challenge.

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1908-04-29

Seth Bullock updates William Loeb on the political situation in the the Midwest. Iowa and Nebraska will support Secretary of War William H. Taft for President. Senator E. J. Burkett of Nebraska would be willing to support Charles Evans Hughes or Senator Robert M. La Follette in exchange for the Vice Presidential nomination, but will not be successful. The situation is more complicated in the Dakotas, where different factions are taking advantage of political divides in Republican parties in those states. In particular, La Follette is working thoroughly for votes in North Dakota.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-01-17

Commissioner Francis E. Leupp informs William Loeb about a trader in the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota who has been taking advantage of Native Americans through his trading. Leupp asks Loeb to speak to President Roosevelt informally about the situation, especially because Egbert J. DeBell has spoken to South Dakota Senator Robert J. Gamble. Leupp requests that Roosevelt not interfere, or at the very least, reach out to Leupp for a report. Thus far, Leupp has informed DeBell that his trading license will be revoked in the coming months and has tasked two men, including Charles L. Davis, with looking into the DeBell situation and traders’ accounts in general.

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1907-12-12

Edwin H. Allison sends a pipe to Kermit Roosevelt as a Christmas present for President Roosevelt with the message that honest men want Roosevelt to run again and finish the good work he started. Senator Robert J. Gamble found Allison employment as an interpreter for the Allotting Agent, although his salary is small. Little Knife, a Brûlée Sioux, made the pipe. In a postscript, Allison encloses letters from Army officers, which he asks Kermit to return.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1907-11-11

Seth Bullock writes to William Loeb regarding the charges against Senator Robert J. Gamble.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1906-01-01

Following a number of legislative items, including voting on an amendment to a bill and a motion to investigate participation in international expositions, Senator Robert M. La Follette delivers a speech beginning with proposed tariff reciprocity with Canada, but quickly turning to his view that President William H. Taft has abandoned his campaign promises to continue the progressive policies of his predecessor Theodore Roosevelt. La Follette excoriates Taft on his stances on taxes and conservation, among other issues.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1911-07-15