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In light of William Allen White’s letters, President Roosevelt has decided that Wiggam will not be appointed as postmaster at Emporia, Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-23
William Allen White is protesting the appointment of Wiggam as postmaster at Emporia, Kansas. President Roosevelt is leaning towards stopping Wiggam’s appointment and requests that Henry C. Payne hold the matter up until August 28.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-16
President Roosevelt has received many endorsement for Wiggam as postmaster for Emporia, Kansas. He believes that opposition to Wiggam is bases on factional fighting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-04
President Roosevelt would like to discuss the complaints of William Allen White against the appointment of Wiggam as postmaster of Emporia, Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-03
President Roosevelt understands William Allen White’s concerns regarding the potential postmaster of Emporia, Kansas, but the Congressman’s wishes must also be taken into consideration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-29
William Allen White is personally offended by attacks levied at President Roosevelt, particularly in a speech given by Supreme Court Justice David J. Brewer. White, who worked in similar circles as Brewer in Kansas, alleges that twenty years earlier Brewer had sold a receiver position on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad to Colonel Harrison C. Cross and threatened to fire him when Cross ceased payment. White also suggests that for the last twenty years there has been a concerted effort by outside parties to control senators and judges.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-22
William Allen White expresses his willingness to help President Roosevelt, by publishing articles supporting him. Roosevelt’s “fight” that White refers to is most likely the public backlash regarding the Mrs. Morris incident.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-15
William Allen White was visited by Representative Chester I. Long and Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Bristow regarding his objections to the appointment of John H. Wiggam as postmaster of Emporia, Kansas. They informed him that his objections were embarrassing Theodore Roosevelt in matters of national policy. White reiterates why he opposes Wiggam’s appointment and suggests that Bristow exaggerated the embarrassment White’s actions have caused.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-05
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Colorized postcard showing Commercial Street in Emporia Kansas. The street is lined with buildings and is busy with pedestrians, cars, horses and carriages, and a street trolley.
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After being informed that his persistence may be embarrassing President Roosevelt, William Allen White clarifies that the appointment of a postmaster to Emporia, Kansas, is not a matter of life and death. However, he still maintains that the appointment of John H. Wiggam would be unfortunate but understands that compromises must be made in government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-23
William Allen White offers his views on recent events in Kansas politics. White finds the Republican party at present to be in better condition than at any time in a dozen or more years because it is now without factions or cliques. He credits the change to a “head-on collision” comprised of the mutually timed withdrawal of Governor Willis Joshua Bailey, “a good man,” and the indictment of Senator Joseph Ralph Burton, “a bad man.” He speculates on the future of the party, predicting a shift from the “House of Albaugh” to the “House of Hoch.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02
Attorney General Knox informs President Roosevelt that he will be unable to attend William A. White’s event in Emporia, Kansas, in spite of Roosevelt’s desire that he go. Knox argues that he will not have the time to go to Kansas when Congress returns to session.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-26
William Allen White asks President Roosevelt to include Emporia, Kansas, in his western itinerary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-21
Charles Harris and the Commercial Club of Emporia, Kansas, object to the appointment of John Wiggam as postmaster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-18
J. E. Evans does not support John H. Wiggam’s appointment as postmaster of Emporia, Kansas. He claims the business community also opposes the appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-17
Frank P. McLennan is assisting with advertisements in Emporia, Kansas, while William Allen White is away. He writes to George B. Cortelyou asking if President Roosevelt still finds matters humorous under the weight of his job. If so, he has sent something humorous for Roosevelt. If not, McLennan instructs Cortelyou to throw it in the wastebasket.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-24
William Allen White has been a vocal critic of appointing Mr. Wiggam postmaster at the Emporia, Kansas, post office. He still holds this opinion but wishes to make clear that it is not a matter of life and death. He hopes his attitude has not damaged their friendship. He also points out that if President Roosevelt could get a vote or two for the Cuban Reciprocity proposal, Jesse James would be an acceptable candidate. Congressman Scott of Kansas indicated to White that Roosevelt was embarrassed by his protestations against Wiggam. White argues that he believes Congressman Miller should be able to make the recommendation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-23
William Allen White has not been feeling well and has been traveling between California and Kansas. He says not to trust Frank P. MacLennon, who will claim to be a friend of White’s. White believes that the appointment of Eugene F. Ware took ten years off his life. He tells George B. Cortelyou to “kill any telegram” that he sent in a “thoughtless moment.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-22
F. H. Whitney is returning a letter from William Allen White in regard to the post office of Emporia, Kansas. Whitney informs George B. Cortelyou that the Postmaster General read this letter with interest.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-17