Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940

George B. Cortelyou encloses an anonymous letter from New York City signed by “Another Emma Goldman.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-26

President Roosevelt confidentially sends Governor of New Jersey Stokes some correspondence with Secret Service Chief John E. Wilkie. Roosevelt feels Alfred W. Wishart is being imposed upon by William MacQueen’s request for a pardon as there is no doubt, he is a “shiftless character” and anarchist. Roosevelt directs Stokes to share the substance of the letter with the Board of Pardons.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-19

In the “Book Notes” column, John A. Gable reviews two books that cover different aspects of the era of Theodore Roosevelt. He praises David McCullough’s The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914 for its “careful research, balanced judgment, and good prose.” Gable compares McCullough’s verdict on Roosevelt’s actions regarding the Canal with the work of other Roosevelt scholars, and he gives over much of his review to an extended quote from a letter McCullough wrote to President Jimmy Carter supporting passage of the 1977 Canal treaties.

 

Gable endorses, with some reservations, They Were Ragtime, a popular history of the United States in the Progressive era written by Warren Forma. Gable lists many of the personalities from entertainment, the arts, and the business world who populate Forma’s work, and he argues that the work is valuable for its look at popular culture in turn of the twentieth-century America. 

This Times article discusses President Roosevelt’s campaign against anarchism in the United States, especially in light of several recent anarchist attacks in the United States in 1908. The article suggests if Roosevelt can figure out a way to suppress anarchist doctrines, he will be doing a great service to mankind.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-10

The London Times relays reports from its correspondent in America regarding various issues and events in the United States. In particular, the correspondent provides updates on political policies and legislation, as well as events that have happened in Washington, D.C., and between the United States and countries abroad, such as Venezuela and Haiti.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-30

The Daily Inter-Ocean from September 14, 1901, the day William McKinley passed away and President Roosevelt was inaugurated.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1901-09-14

The newspaper contains information related to the shooting of President McKinley including an account of Emma Goldman’s first court appearance, an update on McKinley’s condition, comments from foreign diplomats on the topic of anarchy, quotes from the doctors who treated McKinley, a comparison of McKinley’s and former president James A. Garfield’s injuries, and background information on Goldman.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1901-09-12

The newspaper contains information related to the shooting of President McKinley including updates on McKinley’s condition, background information on Leon F. Czolgosz, and information on anarchist activity.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1901-09-11

The newspaper contains information related to the shooting of President McKinley including updates on McKinley’s condition, details of the arrest of anarchist Emma Goldman, and eyewitness accounts of the shooting.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1901-09-10

Articles focus on the aftermath of President McKinley being shot by Leon F. Czolgosz. Relevant articles include an account of Ida McKinley seeing her husband for the first time after the shooting, status updates by George B. Cortelyou, medical commentary by surgeons, and an explanation that “Emma Goldman’s Teachings” led the would-be assassin to commit the crime.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1901-09-07

John Turner, a London anarchist who was listed as being a dangerous character, was arrested while giving a speech in the Murray Hill Lyceum. The warrant was issued by Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou and the arrest was based on sections of the immigration law. Turner’s counsel contends that the law does not apply to anarchy because it would be denying freedom of religion and speech. The three presidents assassinated were mentioned but the counter argument was “we had better go slow in turning sane men into anarchists by attempting to repress free thought or free speech.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12