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Archbishop Ryan writes to President Roosevelt to forward an abstract from a Catholic Church declaration on the “present misunderstanding in relations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-09
Secretary of War Taft has had news about probable majorities for the election in Maine. He has received an invitation to speak in Brooklyn, but cannot make this work, as he already has too many engagements lined up. Taft has read President Roosevelt’s letter of acceptance and approves of everything in it. The process of buying lands from the friars in the Philippines is running into some issues, as one of the companies is threatening to rescind a contract due to a new survey of the lands in question and a decrease in the price.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-14
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
A postcard showing the flags of the United States and Australia crossed above an eagle with outstretched wings holding a banner in its beak with the text “E Pluribus Unum.” Above the flags is the text “Independent Order of Odd Fellows.” Next to each flag is the address of the respective country’s head office of the organization.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is a souvenir card issued by the Odd Fellows Lodge at Melbourne Australia and distributed among the Odd Fellows of the American Fleet.
I presume many of you are of a wrong impression as to what Australia realy [sic] is. I used to think that Australia was some little Island away off in some corner of the ocean and did not amount to much and when I visited that country I was muchly surprised to find that it was a country nearly as large as the U. S. and equally as well improved and modern in every way and that the cities of Sydney and Melbourne, each a city of half a million inhabitants, are cities of every advantage and as modern as any of the cities of the United States. Australia is one of the chief agricultural countries of the whole world and much of the country is still open for settlement and cultivation. Australia is a place where most all of the people are English and very few of other nationalities are found there.”
James Bruns explores the use of motorized vehicles–electric, steam, and gasoline powered–to deliver mail in major American cities in place of horse drawn wagons. Many of these experiments began with postmasters appointed by Theodore Roosevelt. Bruns examines the use of trucks in cities such as Detroit, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., and he notes the various manufacturers who competed to have their vehicles tested. Bruns reports that many of the tests were conducted during the busy Christmas season.
Eleven photographs of various motorized delivery vehicles populate the article.
Two trustees of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin and Walter Lippmann, recently died. The obituary notes that McKeldin was named after Roosevelt and that he was both Mayor of Baltimore and Governor of Maryland. It discusses Lippmann’s journalism career and his admiration for Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1975
A federal grand jury is investigating the General Electric Company and subsidiaries, and some evidence points to the companies being controlled by the “Electric Trust.” The investigation is believed to have been ordered by President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-19
Theodore Roosevelt addresses a large crowd of people in Baltimore, Maryland to promote Liberty Loans. Roosevelt wears a black arm band in honor of his son Quentin Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1918
President Roosevelt talks on the phone as he sweats profusely. A boy puts a telegram on his desk that reads, “Telegram: Pres. Roosevelt: ‘Bears on the run in Druid Hill Park: Killed one Monday.’ Police Sergt. Smith. Baltimore.” Secretary of War Elihu Root is followed by “department clerks,” bearing “important business” papers. In another section of the trees are “Hoi polloi with cameras and curiosity.” Finally, a group of “office seekers with recommendations and hopes” walk toward Roosevelt. Caption: The president is enjoying a much needed rest.
Walter Bradford drew this cartoon in his best emulation of a John T. McCutcheon theme and various figures. It would seem to suggest a major point, perhaps about office-seekers, or the particular demands of Secretary of War Elihu Root, or frustrations borne of news about a the shooting of a bear (an occasional pastime of President Theodore Roosevelt) not long after the incident that gave birth to the Teddy Bear legend.
In fact it was a garden-variety, summer-vacation cartoon, merely illustrating Roosevelt’s possible distractions at a time when presidents, and most of official Washington, tried to enjoy leisure. The cable about the bear has no more interest than a local reference to an incident in Druid Hill Park, in Baltimore, home to Bradford’s newspaper.
Charles Hedges submits a fourth petition to President Roosevelt asserting that Roosevelt’s November 30, 1903 memorandum falsely stated that he was indicted for fraud or theft. Hedges pleads with Roosevelt to take action to clear his name. If Roosevelt does not, Hedges threatens to sue him for libel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-30
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This newspaper article discusses the rumor surrounding President Roosevelt’s appointment of the Baltimore, Maryland, postmaster. It is believed that the Maryland delegation have not agreed on a recommendation, and that Roosevelt intends to make his own choice if they cannot come to an agreement. If so, the rumor suggests that Roosevelt might appoint a nonpartisan Democrat. Another article, which discusses Maryland Senator Louis E. McComas’s next position, follows. It suggests that McComas will replace Chief Justice Charles C. Nott of the Court of Claims after McComas’s term in the Senate expires because Senator Francis Marion Cockrell of Missouri chose a position on the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12
Attorney General Bonaparte suggests that President Roosevelt strengthen language in his message to make it clear that inaction from Congress will be an “assent to the construction of the law” contained in his opinion. Otherwise, he has no suggestions. Bonaparte adds that unless he is needed tomorrow, he will remain in Baltimore “for repairs” as he is getting over a cold.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-08
President Roosevelt wishes he could be present at the Travelers and Merchants Convention at Baltimore, Maryland, but will not be able to attend. He asks Frank Charles Wachter to give his greetings to the convention, and say that he hopes that the convention will be successful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-13
Meiji, Emperor of Japan, extends sympathy to residents of Baltimore affected by the recent fire.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-13
The Roosevelt family enjoyed Isabella Ferguson’s recent letter. Edith Kermit Carow and Ethel Roosevelt have returned and had an excellent trip to Panama. Roosevelt outlines some recent business opportunities and a fox hunting trip in Maryland.
1912-04-01
Kermit Roosevelt was unable to attend the wedding but Ethel Roosevelt finally married Richard Derby. He has a new job working for the Anglo-Brazilian Forging, Steel Structural, and Importing Company.
1913-05-18
Walter F. Carter admires John Campbell Greenway’s military service. He reminisces about their college days, updates Greenway on their friends, and offers to send a care package. Carter is very eager to see Greenway when he is back on American soil.
1898-07-24
Charles J. Bonaparte speaks on the importance of electing a Republican House of Representatives, noting that while the governorship of Maryland and mayoralty of Baltimore are important topics for the following year, the people he is speaking to must first face the election currently at hand. Positions like judges can be voted for on the individual merits of the judge, but elections such as that for the House of Representatives must be faced in a partisan manner in order to help carry on the Republican policies that have so far been successful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-25
President Roosevelt states that James Campbell can be appointed as Deputy Surveyor of Customs at the port of Baltimore without examination under the Civil Service rules.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-10
Theodore Roosevelt encourages the people of Baltimore to subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan in order to aid the war effort. Roosevelt also advocates for young men to sign up to fight and for everyone to help the war effort in every way they can in order to support American democracy. His speech ends with the idea that universal suffrage can only be justified by universal service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-09-28