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President Roosevelt is encouraged by Representative Littauer’s talk with Representative Cannon and is pleased that Judge Milburn will be retained.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-28
President Taft has been looking into the Lorimer case and has consulted with several senators. He sees corruption in Senator Lorimer’s election and hopes to see Lorimer ousted. However, Taft cautions against speaking out regarding the case due to the “clubdom” and resentment of outside interference in the Senate. He suggests that Theodore Roosevelt withhold his article on the subject until after speeches have been made on the floor of the Senate. Original and copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-06