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Theodore Roosevelt discusses the Mormon Church with Isaac Russell. Roosevelt responds to charges that he had negotiated secret deals with the Mormon leadership while President.
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1911-02-17
Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges Floyd L. Daggert’s invitation to attend church in Spokane, Washington. However, he is unsure if he will be in Spokane on Sunday because of his difficulties in fixing details of the Idaho portion of his trip.
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1911-02-10
Theodore Roosevelt cannot accept George R. Barker’s invitation. He asks Barker to contact Senator William Edgar Borah, who is in charge of arrangements for his trip to Idaho.
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1911-02-11
Theodore Roosevelt instructs Eaton H. Edgerton to contact Senator William Edgar Borah regarding all of his engagements on his upcoming trip through Idaho.
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1911-02-07
Theodore Roosevelt asks George H. Fields to communicate with Senator William Edgar Borah regarding his schedule on his upcoming trip through Idaho.
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1911-02-07
Theodore Roosevelt responds to a letter to The New York Times in which Robert M. Stevenson, president of Westminster College, quotes a passage from Pearson’s Magazine alleging that as President, Roosevelt made a bargain with the Mormon Church in exchange for electoral votes. The votes were allegedly given in exchange for an end to Republican agitation for an amendment allowing Congress to legislate regarding polygamy, the retention of Senator Reed Smoot, and patronage positions in accordance to the wish of the Mormon hierarchy. Roosevelt vehemently denies these allegations.
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1911-02-04
Theodore Roosevelt provides the specific dates he will be traveling through Idaho and requests Senator Borah’s input on how to spend his time in the state.
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1911-02-07
Theodore Roosevelt notifies Senator Borah that in early April he will be traveling by train through Idaho. He asks if there are any locations where it would be advantageous for him to stop and make a speech.
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1911-01-19
Theodore Roosevelt is concerned for Mrs. Lothrop after reading her letter but does not know how he can help her. Roosevelt says he will write to Senator William Borah of Idaho for assistance.
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1915-02-13
Theodore Roosevelt encloses several letters for Mark Sullivan to review. In the postscript, Roosevelt discusses a reactionary court decision in Idaho and asks Sullivan if Collier’s might be able to do an investigative report on the case. Roosevelt ends the letter by asking Sullivan if he could arrange a social event with several other Collier’s associates and their wives.
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1912-12-04
President Roosevelt agrees to have “special attorneys” appointed as Senator Borah suggests.
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1908-08-07
President Roosevelt responds to a letter from Attorney General Bonaparte, and comments on the actions of Senator Jonathan Bourne in trying to involve Roosevelt in a matter involving Standard Oil. Roosevelt plans to explain to Bourne and John D. Archbold that it does them no good to speak with him, and they need to communicate with Bonaparte and Frank B. Kellogg. Roosevelt suggests having Alford Warriner Cooley stop by Idaho on his way from Alaska and take care of some business involving United States Attorney Lycurgus H. Lingenfelter. In his postscript, Roosevelt says that he is glad that Bonaparte wrote to Meyer about Mr. Levely, as he had not heard anything about the matter. Roosevelt is glad that Bonaparte thought of John Carter Rose as a person to potentially be appointed, as Roosevelt thinks it is a very good suggestion.
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1908-06-26
President Roosevelt clarifies with Attorney General Bonaparte that a recent indictment in Idaho will not repeat the charge of conspiracy of the men with Senator William Edgar Borah. Borah’s acquittal in the land fraud cases prevents his re-indictment, but Roosevelt wants to avoid potentially besmirching his name.
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1908-03-26
President Roosevelt directs Attorney General Bonaparte to telegraph the clerk of the United States Court in Idaho and ask for the decision of the court from the previous Saturday, which saw a ruling on a plea in abatement in the land fraud cases. Roosevelt says that if the verdict is what he understands it to be, then District Attorney N. M. Ruick and Marshal Ruel Rounds should be removed.
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1908-03-16
President Roosevelt assures Idaho Governor Gooding that Surveyor General Ernest George Eagleson got “a square deal,” and encloses the report from Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield detailing why he had to be removed from service.
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1908-01-08
President Roosevelt expresses his concern about Senator William Edgar Borah’s alleged connections to timber stealing and the potential impact on the Haywood-Moyer murder trial.
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1907-05-08
President Roosevelt reports that he had not heard any story about Senator Foraker’s argument. He did, however, hear it alleged by political leaders who supported Judge Adams for the position. Roosevelt paid these rumors no mind and is focusing instead on candidates in Ohio, Idaho, and Alabama.
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1907-02-28
President Roosevelt writes to Attorney General Bonaparte, agreeing with his conclusions. Roosevelt mentions that he has given recess appointments previously for federal judgeships. He felt that there was not enough time to give serious consideration to the positions in California, southern Ohio, Idaho and northern Alabama before Congress adjourned. He mentions potential candidates for several of the judgeships.
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1907-03-03
President Roosevelt asks Calvin Cobb for his opinion of the candidates for the judgeship in Idaho.
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1907-02-18
President Roosevelt informs Idaho Governor Gooding that Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou has received his letter and is considering the matter.
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1907-02-19