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President Roosevelt plans to heed Senator Hanna’s advice and “go slow.” He has been consulting with Senator McLaurin, John Capers, Judge Brawley, and Judge Simonton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-16
President Roosevelt will take no action in the matter Judge Pritchard wrote him about, and notes that the letter from John Lowndes McLaurin to Pritchard is “pretty wild.” Roosevelt says that any suspicion that he intended to create a new white party would have made his trip through the South a failure. He thinks McLaurin should understand that it is “useless” to try and get him to accept a third term as president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-09
President Roosevelt reviews George R. Koester’s statement of events surrounding a lynching. He suggests that Koester bolster his case “by evidence of others.” Roosevelt would then like to consult with Senator McLaurin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-08
Judge Pritchard writes to President Roosevelt regarding John Lowndes McLaurin and his plans on a specific matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-08
Jeter Connelly Pritchard believes that many people in the South are now ready to think freely and many may now join the Republican Party. He suggests talking with Senator McLaurin, who is leading a Republican movement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-07
President Roosevelt is considering the appointment of Senator McLaurin to a vacancy on the United States Court of Claims.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-12
It is expected that President Roosevelt will appoint Senator McLaurin to the vacancy on the United States Court of Claims.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Senator McLaurin has been “read out” of the Democratic Party after Democratic senators unanimously decided that McLaurin’s actions no longer entitled him to be called a Democrat. McLaurin will not be included in Democratic caucus meetings and will not be appointed to any committees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12
South Carolina Senator John Lowndes McLaurin appears to be getting his way with the judgeship he has wanted to name. The writer of the editorial disagrees with President Roosevelt’s agreement to this appointment, as there should be enough good Republicans to fill seats without making the seats a reward. The situation has led to a conflict where the Senate must decide between honoring McLaurin and confirming his candidate, or honoring Senator Benjamin R. Tillman by refusing the confirmation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07
Secretary of War Root will bring the correspondence supporting the appointment of Captain Claude E. Sawyer to a judgeship in the Philippines to the attention of Governor-General William H. Taft. Root returns Senator John Lowndes McLaurin’s letter of January 21.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-30
George R. Koester previously forwarded information about a lynching at Gaston, South Carolina, to President Roosevelt. He encloses an editorial on the Gaston affair written by Narciso Gener Gonzales of The State. Koester insists he did not take part in the lynching.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-04
South Carolina is not concerned about the appointment of George R. Koester.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10
Richard H. Edmonds shares his views on the “Southern situation” and believes that Senator McLaurin would be an excellent choice for President Roosevelt’s cabinet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-15
As Republican national committeeman for South Carolina, John G. Capers feels responsible for the character and competence of the federal office holders in his state. He has recommended the appointment of L. W. C. Blalock as collector of internal revenue. Blalock has many endorsements, including from Senator McLaurin. However, Blalock has not received the appointment and Capers would like to know if President Roosevelt has decided that Blalock cannot be appointed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07