Limitation of actions

Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte has received a telegram from Judge James H. Beatty that the statute of limitations is closing soon on the timber fraud cases in Idaho, so while nothing will be made public until after the trial is concluded, the trial should not be delayed. (William Edgar Borah had been indicted in the timber fraud case, and he had requested delay until he could fulfill his responsibilities as prosecutor in the case regarding the murder of former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg.)

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-25

Creator(s)

Gauss, Henry C. (Henry Colford), 1867-

President Roosevelt includes for Charles Hedges the text of a letter between Assistant Attorney General Charles Henry Robb and Attorney General William H. Moody regarding his case. Roosevelt says that there is no indication that the statements in the memorandum in question implied that Hedges was indicted. He adds, however, that Hedges was not indicted because most of his offenses were outside the statute of limitations, and his dismissal from his post was viewed as punishment enough for the offense that was not.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Although he still holds Circuit Court Judge Francis E. Baker in high regard, President Roosevelt tells Senator Beveridge that Baker’s conduct did indeed break the law, and an investigation was warranted. While payments were not made directly to Baker, Roosevelt says Baker used his position as a representative of the law to solicit campaign funds from three small clerks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt believes that Edgar Spencer has misunderstood the Littauer case and Attorney General Knox’s opinion. Roosevelt explains the case and Knox’s opinion, of which he is in agreement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The Outlook follows up on reporting on a lawsuit against individuals connected with the sugar trust, including Gustav E. Kissel. The defendants’ lawyers argue that the statute of limitations was up before they were charged with conspiracy, but the Supreme Court found that the statute of limitations did not apply. The Outlook corrects previous reporting in which it had implied that Kissel deliberately misled Adolph Segal in a conspiracy to gain control of the Pennsylvania Sugar Company. New evidence shows that this is not the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Unknown

Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna holds Perry S. Health’s hand and a whip directed at a Republican elephant. President Roosevelt stares at the elephant’s feet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-08

Creator(s)

Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931

Perry S. Heath carries several musical instruments, including the “Hanna boom” drum that he is striking. There is a “statute of limitations” chained to his right foot. Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna looks surprised as he watches Heath outside of his window.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-28

Creator(s)

Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931

Chairman of the Republican National Committee Henry C. Payne kicks Perry S. Heath out of the “Rep. National Comm.” Heath says, “To take effect at once, sir?” President Roosevelt looks on and says, “Excuse me while I smile.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-27

Creator(s)

Unknown