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President Roosevelt and Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody sit facing a crowd.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-07-28
Indians riding alongside the train carrying President Roosevelt
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-07-28
James H. Brady, Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee in Idaho, thanks Calvin Cobb for helping him secure Secretary of War William H. Taft to speak on behalf of the Republican ticket in the state. Brady notes that the Idaho Republicans have much for which to be thankful, as only Judge Frank H. Smith was defeated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-15
Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt of the political situation in Idaho where he was sent to campaign for the reelection of Governor Gooding. Gooding is confident that he will win the gubernatorial race, but he faces significant opposition in response to the arrest of Charles Moyer and William Dudley Haywood and the efforts of the Western Federation of Miners to defeat him. Senator Dubois has been trying to make Mormonism another central issue in the campaign and to portray Taft in a negative light by associating him with the religious group. Taft concludes by stating his admiration for Secretary of State Root’s speech on William Randolph Hearst.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-04
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-04
President Roosevelt takes particular pleasure in greeting the people of a town where the railroad plays a large part in the community. Roosevelt is also glad to see that Indians are starting to send their children to school, as well as owning cattle and property. According to Roosevelt, the highest type of citizenship is to be found in the home.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-28