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This pamphlet provides a history of the conflict between the Los Angeles Times and the Typographical Union, which it says started in 1890 and continued for sixteen years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-14
Charles Dwight Willard sends Theodore Roosevelt newspaper clippings and a detailed letter criticizing the Los Angeles Times, its publisher, Harrison Gray Otis, and the political protection Otis allegedly receives. Willard discusses the recent indictment of Otis and two staff members for publishing indecent content, the moral and legal implications, the reaction of local authorities, and broader issues of press ethics, censorship, and home rule in California. He also comments on Associated Press bias, utility board rulings, and the political atmosphere in San Francisco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-08
After reading an article in the Los Angeles Times, Charles E. Wolfe, after reading slander on Theodore Roosevelt by Harrison Gray Otis, writes to assure Roosevelt of his support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-17
A. C. Faust writes in appreciation of Theodore Roosevelt’s stance on the Los Angeles Times dynamiters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-05
Charles O’Brien expresses his admiration for Theodore Roosevelt’s public writings on the “dynamite outrage.”
The “dynamite outrage” referenced here is the bombing of the Los Angeles Times building on October 1, 1910, as well as the broader “dynamite conspiracy” which was uncovered in the aftermath. The bombing, carried out by a member of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, destroyed the building, killing 21 employees and injuring over 100 more.
Newspaper article describing Theodore Roosevelt’s statement on Harrison Gray Otis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-17
Theodore Roosevelt discusses the charges brought upon Samuel Gompers and Harrison Gray Otis in the Los Angeles Times.
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1911-06-17
An article detailing Theodore Roosevelt’s denunciation of Harrison Gray Otis.
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1911-06-19
The Washington Post reprints selections from Theodore Roosevelt’s Outlook editorial “Murder is Murder,” in which he denounces the labor leaders who came to the defense of the Los Angeles Times dynamiters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-05
A large cannon labeled “Violence” explodes out the back end, catching John J. McNamara, James B. McNamara, Samuel Gompers, and possibly Clarence Darrow in the blast. Two large cannon shells labeled “Murder” and “Dynamiting” lie on the ground on the left.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-12-27