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Theodore Roosevelt tells John Callan O’Laughlin that nothing could induce him to make a statement about the possible appointment of William Loeb to the chairmanship. As for what Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh said about Roosevelt during a speech in Lansing, Michigan, the previous evening, Roosevelt intends to issue a statement the following week.
1912-02-13
President Roosevelt informs Emily Sherrill MacVeagh that, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt being unwell, MacVeagh would be the only woman at today’s lunch. Roosevelt imagines she may not be comfortable with this situation, and asks her to let him know if she still plans on coming. Franklin MacVeagh is expected regardless.
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1907-02-15
President Taft’s supporters have been fostering a rumor that Theodore Roosevelt has stated he would never accept the Republican nomination. Governor Hadley has heard of other underhanded political techniques being used by the Taft campaign in Missouri, and he encourages Roosevelt to declare his candidacy. He further suggests that Roosevelt put William Loeb in charge of his campaign. In Hadley’s judgment, this is Roosevelt’s greatest opportunity to serve the country.
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1912-02-15
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1911-12-11
Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918
Howard H. Gross writes to Theodore Roosevelt concerning the National Soil Conservation and Welfare League, as he hopes to conduct a ten-year campaign, if necessary, to promote agriculture and raise sentiment to gain funds from the state and national treasury. Gross hopes to get trained agriculturist in all agricultural counties to assist farmers. Gross invites Roosevelt to join the advisory committee of the organization.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-14
John C. Callahan, who has had Theodore Roosevelt as a guest in his hotels twice before, and also stayed with him during round-ups, would like him to stay at his hotel when he is in Spokane, Washington.
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1911-02-10
Senator Beveridge writes to Gifford Pinchot to chronicle the sense of general distrust and disappointment in President Taft. Beveridge reports that early misgivings were roused by Taft’s treatment of Theodore Roosevelt’s friends, the make up of his cabinet, and the men chosen to be his advisors. The tariff bill is almost universally hated throughout the country and Taft has gone out of his way to defend it. Beveridge fears that dislike of Taft is turning to hatred in some parts, and that others think the President is “stupid” or “punk.”
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1910-03-24
President-Elect Taft solicits President Roosevelt’s opinion on various political matters, including his inaugural address, pending statehood bills, and cabinet appointments. In particular, Taft would like Roosevelt to review the enclosed passage regarding Asian immigration and related laws. Taft also discusses the rationale behind his potential cabinet appointments, explaining that his choices are based on the individual’s experience, conduct, and character.
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1909-02-23
Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge lets President Roosevelt know that she is pleased that he had a luncheon with Franklin MacVeagh.
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1907-05
As authorized by Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, Army Chief of Staff General Leonard Wood issues general orders regarding three issues. The first item concerns the sentence of James Huston. The second item is a notice that paragraphs 2 and 3 of General Orders, No. 186 issued by the War Department have been rescinded and substituted with the listed statements regarding the equitation training of officers at a mounted commands school, which is part of the prescribed garrison training. The third item advises that Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh has designated the City National Bank of Galveston, Texas, to succeed the Galveston National Bank for disbursing funds related to the War Department.
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1911-08-24
Celia Baldwin Whitehead questions Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh’s plan to issue the total amount of Panama bonds at a three percent interest and instead proposes issuing currency as needed to pay running expenses, thereby taking out the need for bankers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-09
Uncle Sam is pictured as a cadaver labeled “The Body Politic” that President William H. Taft, as Dr. Tulp, is using to instruct his cabinet members in the anatomy of the “body politic” based on “His Policies.”
Still in a honeymoon mode — albeit in the first month of the new Administration — Puck Magazine’s chief political cartoonist Udo J. Keppler presents a dignified portrait of William H. Taft and his cabinet. Such drawings, sometimes allegorical but invariably neutral in tone, accompanied the advent of every presidential team.
Why Keppler chose the famous Rembrandt painting on which to base his cartoon is uncertain, but the anatomy lesson features an Uncle Sam who is very much alive and content with the proceedings of Doctor Taft.
Senator Lodge discusses several political appointments and senators, including his desire to chair the Senate Foreign Relations committee.
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1901-11-01