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St. Louis Postmaster Wyman fears that the efforts of some political enemies and the recent Edward Gardner Lewis scandal will undermine his previously-assured re-appointment. Wyman asks William Loeb for advice on whether or not to go to Washington, D.C., to meet with President Roosevelt and Postmaster General George von Lengerke Meyer to discuss the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-26
Chicago businessman Henry J. MacFarland offers his observations on how the financial crisis has affected businesses in the west. It is unsurprising that the general public has lost faith in the financial system given the worsening crisis, but their faith in President Roosevelt remains “unbounded.” This unshaken trust in Roosevelt causes MacFarland to believe that the president delivering a speech promising a currency bill to improve the situation would be invaluable in restoring confidence in the economy and ending the crisis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-12
Secret Service Chief Wilkie congratulates Memphis Chief of Police O’Haver on the conduct of his force during President Roosevelt’s recent visit. Wilkie also requests an investigation into an incident in St. Louis, covered in the Washington Post, which Wilkie believes to have been improperly reported by one of O’Haver’s officers. Wilkie requests that O’Haver conducts a private investigation into the matter and provide the facts to the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-09
Memphis Police Chief O’Haver tells Secret Service Chief Wilkie that he has spoken to Detective Al B. Hurst, who denies giving an interview or any recollection of an incident in St. Louis during President Roosevelt’s recent tour of southern states. O’Haver recommends that Wilkie contact the reporter of the article in question and offers his further assistance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-15
Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot expresses confidence in the work of the Waterways Commission. He also tells President Theodore Roosevelt that his friend, Wallace D. Simmons, has a “very remarkable” polo pony which he would like to give to the President’s sons providing that if the time comes that the pony is no longer wanted, it is to be returned to Simmons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-20
After speaking with President Roosevelt about the American merchant marine, Secretary of the Treasury Shaw thought Roosevelt might want a copy of his speech on the subject, which he has given in many places in both the South and the North. Shaw calls it a “universally popular” subject that is getting a lot of attention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-22
Governor Higgins writes to President Roosevelt that his friend, Theodore N. Barnsdall of the Kansas Natural Gas Company, would like to build a pipeline to St. Louis to supply its residents with natural gas. Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock has asked that Barnsdall install a meter on the wells so that a percentage of the receipts can be paid to the Cherokees, on whose land the wells are located. Higgins writes that this will be too expensive and a fixed rate should be paid instead.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-10
Francis B. Loomis writes to William Loeb regarding political official Richard C. Kerens, who wants to meet with President Roosevelt and leave a good impression on him. Loomis reports that Kerens ran an honest Senate caucus campaign without resorting to bribery to secure votes. Loomis reveals to Loeb a confidential message about Kerens securing a deal that gives him power over a top American newspaper.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-13
The McKinley System’s bridge is extraordinary for a number of reasons. Among those reasons is that it is the first bridge built in St. Louis without a toll, and it is the first bridge in St. Louis to be operated as part of the main line of the railroad owning it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906
This article celebrates the McKinley Bridge opening on November 10, 1910. The new McKinley Bridge benefits people traveling to and from St. Louis, Missouri, increases access to trade, and will not charge extra toll expenses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910
Francis, Bro. & Co. provides an overview of the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis and the investment bonds available for it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-15
Assistant Attorney General Robb informs President Roosevelt that Senator Joseph Ralph Burton was convicted on every count.
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1905-11-26
S. B. M. Young updates President Roosevelt on his recent travels, which has included spending significant time at the extremely impressive Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Saint Louis, Missouri. Young believes, from what he has gathered during his travels, that Roosevelt will easily win the presidential contest against Democratic candidate Alton B. Parker. Young will be traveling to Hot Springs, Arkansas, as well as Texas later this year, but hopes to be able to visit Roosevelt around Christmas. He recalls when Roosevelt was forced into the Vice Presidency, and that he always believed that Roosevelt would be “the exception to the fate of all former VP’s.”
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1904-10-20
Trust breaker John William Midgley writes to Secreatry Loeb in hopes of gaining access to President Roosevelt to speak to him about railroad trusts. Midgley explains his experience with the railroads.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-15
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis, at the request of Secretary Adams, will travel to St. Louis to attend a convention. Loomis will speak briefly on behalf of President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-03
Hugo Münsterberg writes William Loeb to confirm President Roosevelt’s plan to receive an enclave of international scholars arriving for the St. Louis Exposition.
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1904-08-30
Alvey A. Adee writes to Willam Loeb seeking instruction concerning a message from the American diplomat in Bulgaria about a letter written by Prince Ferdinand I of Bulgaria to President Roosevelt. Adee encloses a copy of the diplomat’s message.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-22
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
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
Silk handkerchief commemorating the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904, featuring a printed photograph of President Roosevelt and embroidered flowers.
1904
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English
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