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Senator Dolliver will be unable to join Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody for a speaking engagement at Tremont Temple in Boston due to an upcoming commitment in Iowa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-21
A campaign pamphlet supporting William A. Connolly’s candidacy for city solicitor of Des Moines, Iowa, enclosed in a letter to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-13
William A. Connolly writes to President Roosevelt to ask when he can begin organizing Irish American Roosevelt Clubs in Des Moines, Iowa, for the next presidential election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-13
The Iowa Republican state convention is having problems maintaining party unity. Governor Cummins is trying to maintain control over the convention, and has spoken against William P. Hepburn remaining as permanent chairman of the convention. Cummins is trying to show that he has not abandoned the “Iowa idea,” and will likely write the platform, or at least the part related to tariffs. The governor’s opponents have dug up an old letter from Cummins in which he supports free silver, rather than the gold standard.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-30
Albert Baird Cummins expresses his gratitude that President McKinley is progressing towards recovery. He has been appalled by the emergence of a movement to subvert the government and assassinate its officials. Cummins is pleased that Vice President Roosevelt has agreed to make two speeches in Iowa and suggests the meetings be held in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-10