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Attorney General Moody responds to Richard Wilson Knott regarding jurisdictions involved when investigating election fraud. Knott had written to President Roosevelt and Moody is responding at Roosevelt’s request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-01
Richard Wilson Knott asks President Roosevelt to support a federal investigation into charges of voter fraud and voter intimidation in Louisville, Kentucky.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-14
Theodore Roosevelt is shocked that the Alaskan Bill received support. Roosevelt thinks there is a possibility the Department of Justice will not act against those who are disloyal and will intimidate those who criticize the government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-03
Representative Parsons responds to an inquiry from William Loeb about allegations of politically-motivated “terrorism” during the political campaigns leading up to the 1906 New York State Assembly elections. Parsons says the woman who wrote Loeb was not exaggerating, that serious intimidation and threats are being made, and he intends to go public with the allegations and to urge the police and elected officials to do something to stop the intimidation and violence. Parsons asks for Loeb’s help in directing New York City Police Commissioner Theo. A. Bingham’s attention to the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-05
Mrs. Morris Weissberger begs President Roosevelt for bodily protection for her husband during the upcoming primary election. Her husband is a lifelong Republican and captain of a voting district where his life has been threatened because he has broken away from the Odell organization and has succeeded in carrying the district for the Republicans. Mrs. Weissberger assures Roosevelt that they will be able to carry the district if they have the necessary protection.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-03
Philip C. Garrett suggests that Governor Stone publicly proclaim that “no physical violence, abuse or intimidation will be allowed” by striking miners and will be “prevented and punished” by the State. He believes that stopping strikers from intimidating other workers will allow several of the anthracite mines to reopen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-01