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Article describes a future where all the countries of the world become one nation. The article closes with the statement, “If this should come to pass soon we nominate Theodore Roosevelt for President.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-01
Secret Service Chief John E. Wilkie informs William Loeb, President Roosevelt’s secretary, of his contact with Richard H. Taylor, an agent in the Secret Service currently stationed in Honolulu.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-19
George von Lengerke Meyer writes to Secretary of State Hay about a letter Meyer received from Russian Foreign Minister V. N. Lamzdorf. In the letter, Lamzdorf points out that the Imperial Government would like President Roosevelt to find out Japan’s viewpoint on an armistice and Japan’s plans for appointing plenipotentiaries. Meyer goes on to express his idea that both Japan and Russia should give their plenipotentiary nominations to Roosevelt, who will then share the nominations with each country’s ambassadors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-23
Hermann Speck von Sternburg updates President Roosevelt on the conditions in Morocco and references dispatches and excerpts from newspapers. One dispatch states France accused Great Britain of trying to drive France and Germany to war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-18
Diplomatic secretary De Frescheville notes that the Russian government is open to the idea of the Russian and Japanese diplomats meeting together and discussing peace, as long as the Japanese government also agrees to take part in the meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-15
William Lawrence Penfield asks if President Roosevelt would prefer the facilities needed for William J. Calhoun’s investigation to come through the regular legation in Caracas. Penfield indicates he would like to take his vacation after he meets with Calhoun and Elihu Root.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-13
Rudolph Forster informs William Loeb that the Venezuelan President objects to Germany giving an account and revision of a contract to the United States that the Venezuelan Government made as if “Venezuela had no legal capacity for contracting.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-15
William H. Taft informs the president that he has enclosed another letter which may be of interest to him. It is a letter from Lloyd Griscom, Minister to Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-04-25
German Emperor William II, wearing a large robe and carrying a large sword, walks arm in arm with a tall female figure labeled “Germania.” Behind him, the robe is carried by “Italy,” “Austria,” and others. Standing on a balcony, looking down, is Otto von Bismarck. In the lower right foreground, a female figure labeled “France” walks arm in arm with “Russia” who leads her away from the pageantry. She holds a treaty tightly in her right hand, as she casts a stern glance back over her shoulder at William II. At the head of the procession are three men blowing horns labeled “Press.” Caption: The proudest moment in Willy Hohenzollern’s life – He celebrates the 25th anniversary of the glorious victory of Sedan.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1895-09-04
“Britannia” stands on the left, holding “Concessions to Ireland,” and “Hibernia” stands on the right in a militant pose. Between them is a nasty looking man with two “Dynamite” bombs slung over his shoulders.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1884-06-11
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt expresses his appreciation of General Johnson’s support and shared views on jingoism. Roosevelt also discusses the potential role of United States military force in international relations.
1898-03-07
Lawrence F. Abbott thanks President Roosevelt for his hospitality during a recent visit and includes an article from The Outlook regarding the Panama affair. Abbott speaks highly of Mrs. Roosevelt’s new rector at St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C., Cotton Smith.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-11
Secretary of State Hay is not concerned about a delay and if the Cuban government insists upon the removal of Consul General Bragg it can be done later.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-09