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Several miners visited Oyster Bay, New York, to ask President Roosevelt to investigate the labor situation in Colorado. William Loeb received them, but they did not meet with Roosevelt and declined Loeb’s suggestion that they meet with George B. Cortelyou, chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-12
Theodore Roosevelt and his four sons would like to be in the trenches with British Captain H. Hesketh-Prichard. Roosevelt notes England has fared well in the war, better than Americans would have, although not as well as France has done. Roosevelt is “horrorstruck” by the attitudes of both Welsh miners and rich British men making money off of the war. He also is amazed that the Brits fall behind others in munitions production despite their industrialized economy. Roosevelt advocated mandatory service and has sent his sons all to Plattsburgh for military camp.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-08-26
Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on the political and electoral situation in Maryland, where he believes that William H. Taft will win by a slim majority. In some districts and counties, the Congressional candidates may outperform Taft, while in others, the reverse may be true. Of particular concern is the possibility that illiterate African Americans may inadvertently spoil ballots which have deliberately been made confusing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-30
Postmaster General Payne relays a conversation he had with Senator Matthew Stanley Quay. Quay opposes an extra session of Congress and does not want President Roosevelt to include any specific financial legislation in his message. He is confident in Roosevelt’s nomination but unsure of the election. Quay spoke with John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, and Mitchell believes that miners will support Judge George Gray if he is the Democratic presidential candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-26
Representative Cooper is concerned about the Anthracite Coal Strike and worries that a settlement against the miners will hurt the Republican Party at the polls. Commissioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright is very unpopular with labor leaders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06