Indictments

Letter from Henry L. Stimson to Theodore Roosevelt

As promised, United States District Attorney Henry L. Stimson obtained a copy of William Randolph Hearst’s political platform from the Independence League, and sends it to Roosevelt. He also tells Roosevelt that he has talked with a number of New York officials about the matters that he had previously discussed with Roosevelt. Stimson discusses the various indictments he has secured relating to the investigation of “the sugar situation” and rebates. He has had several busy months, and is now planning to go on vacation for several weeks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-13

Letter from David B. Ogden to Theodore Roosevelt

David B. Ogden writes to President Roosevelt regarding charges made against American diplomat Francis Augustus MacNutt. Ogden, who is cousin to MacNutt’s wife, Margaret van Cortlandt Ogden MacNutt, believes MacNutt to be innocent of any charges brought against him. He implores that Roosevelt conduct a sincere investigation regarding the charges against MacNutt and he accuses Colonel Archibald Louden Snowden of making false statements on the matter. Ogden particularly hopes that Roosevelt will send someone he trusts with Ogden’s lawyer John Hampton Barnes to procure a sworn statement from Snowden.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-23

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Moody has obtained the conviction of a freight broker and his clerk for a conspiracy to obtain rebates from the C. B. & Q. Railway. Also, indictments have been returned by the Grand Jury at Nashville against eighty fertilizer manufacturers who were charged with conspiracy of restraint of trade under the Sherman Act.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-26

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Moody writes to President Roosevelt regarding New York legal cases involving the transportation of sugar and the Elkins law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-04

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General William H. Moody writes to President Roosevelt regarding an investigation of John G. Capers, U.S. Attorney from South Carolina, and Capers’ reappointment.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-30

Letter from Charles B. Landis to William H. Moody

Representative Landis assures Attorney General Moody that his brother does not intend to preside over the beef trust indictments case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-07

Letter from William H. Moody to Charles B. Landis

Attorney General Moody and President Roosevelt do not believe that Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis should be allowed to preside as judge over the “beef trust” indictments for a number of reasons outlined in the letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-03

Letter from Joseph Benson Foraker to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Foraker tells President Roosevelt that the gossip about Ohio State Senator David H. Moore’s indictment by an Athens County grand jury is false. Foraker transcribes in his letter the text of a telegram from the Prosecuting Attorney which states this fact.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-30

Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt

Postmaster General Payne updates President Roosevelt on the state of the post office investigation. Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad have been away for the summer, and have not been consulted yet, although the investigation has proceeded in the meantime. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Bristow has a large number of cases pending in the District Attorney’s office, waiting to go before a grand jury. Indictments are expected, and Payne does not believe that it would be wise for the government to publicly release information on the investigation before the grand jury has finished.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt discusses the current situation with the dredge contractors who have violated the eight-hour work law. While the contractors wait for the Supreme Court’s decision on their appeal, he agrees that the contractors may work ten to twelve hours days “at their own peril.” 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-07

Memorandum from Joseph L. Bristow to William Loeb

Joseph L. Bristow summarizes how information pertaining to Senator Burton’s inappropriate representation of the Rialto Grain and Securities Company was received and reported to the Chief Post Office Inspector, Postmaster General, and the Attorney General.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-14

Letter from Frank W. Higgins to Theodore Roosevelt

Frank W. Higgins wants an indictment against Henry Sigel Olean stopped. Higgins encloses a cable from Par B. Anderson, United States consular agent in Cuba, concerning the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-29

Indictment of John Clemens

The Grand Jurors of the State of Ohio have indicted John Clemens for the illegal sale of “intoxicating liquors.” The indictment is signed by William McKinley, the Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Stark and State of Ohio.

Collection

Newberry Library

Creation Date

1870-04-15

Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt

Postmaster General Payne reviews the indictments in the postal investigation and is pleased with the work of Assistant District Attorney Oliver E. Pagan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-01

Letter from James N. Tyner to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Attorney General to the Post Office Department James N. Tyner responds to President Roosevelt’s official statement to the American public regarding the Post Office scandals; the statement declared guilt on the parts of Tyner, Joseph L. Bristow, and Harrison J. Barrett. Tyner, a recipient of three indictments, denies all charges and describes his two recent strokes of paralysis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-02

Letter from Edward H. Van Ingen to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward H. van Ingen reports that the Grand Jury will indict Edward F. McSweeney, about which General Burnett, Commissioner Shields, and Van Ingen are satisfied.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-18

Letter from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Knox writes to President Roosevelt that Judge Thomas of the United States District Court, Eastern District, New York, orders Abraham S. Rosenthal and Martin L. Cohn for trial in the silk fraud case.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-18

Letter from Walter S. Mayer to Joseph L. Bristow

Walter S. Mayer denies making statements to District Attorney George B. Curtiss to the effect that President Roosevelt ordered the indictment of George E. Green. He also denies being a Democrat seeking to damage the Roosevelt administration. Mayer summarizes his conversation with Curtiss from his point of view.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-10

Letter from Joseph L. Bristow to Walter S. Mayer

There has been a report that Walter S. Mayer stated to District Attorney George B. Curtiss that George E. Green had offended President Roosevelt and Roosevelt ordered Green’s indictment. As a Democrat, Mayer may be attempting to create problems for the Roosevelt administration. Assistant Postmaster General Bristow requests a statement regarding these allegations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-10

Letter from John W. Dwight to Theodore Roosevelt

John W. Dwight has heard a rumor that President Roosevelt ordered the indictment of George E. Green which is damaging Roosevelt’s popularity among Green’s many friends in New York. Dwight suggests Roosevelt consult with District Attorney George B. Curtiss about the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-07