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John W. Davis writes to Ethan Allen Hitchcock regarding the enclosed letter from Susan LaFlesche Picotte of the Omaha Agency case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-24
Petition to join The Great Unpledged Republican Club which will be composed of citizens of Nebraska who support Theodore Roosevelt to lead the Republican Party but who are not opposed to William H. Taft being renominated if it becomes impossible to induce Roosevelt to accept the nomination. A banquet will be arranged in cities of Nebraska for the opening meeting of the club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911
President Roosevelt gives “Mae Wood”—the “cruel one”—and “Omaha” a wide berth as he walks back with his gun and “Skip.” In the background is a train filled with “bears,” “wild cats,” and “lions.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05
President Roosevelt sends a thank you letter in response to H. D. Neely’s contribution of ten dollars.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-08
President Theodore Roosevelt informs Forestry Chief Gifford Pinchot that some Nebraska congressmen are concerned about the growth of forest reserves in their state. Roosevelt encloses a newspaper clipping which shows that some of the cattlemen who had been engaged in illegal fencing are pushing for the reserves.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-09
President Roosevelt regrets that he will not be able to attend the second annual banquet of the McKinley Club of Omaha.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-21
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Edward Rosewater of the Omaha Bee to illustrate to Dr. Butler the “kind of request he makes.”
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1901-12-14
Victor Rosewater has called the Douglas County Republican convention with only four days notice so that conservative Republicans can appoint people from their own ranks to be the Douglas County delegates to the Nebraska state convention. Representative Norris will write to Robert Beecher Howell, a member of the Republican National Committee, so that a “genuine” convention and selection of state delegates can take place. He requests that Theodore Roosevelt also write to Howell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-19
As indicated in clippings he sends Theodore Roosevelt, Percy A. Wells seeks to reduce crime in Omaha, Nebraska. A gang of men, he claims, have committed over fifty robberies and seven murders within the last two months. Wells discusses how local authorities are not eager to face this issue “on the ground that the statements by our local papers [are] such bad advertising” and “that it is hurting the city.” Wells implores Roosevelt for advice, as he is a figure he looks up to and sees much of himself in.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
John H. Gillespie tells Theodore Roosevelt of the Emigh family he met in Gillette, Wyoming. The family had ties to the American Civil War as the fathers of both Mr. and Mrs. Emigh fought on the side of the Union. Gillespie mentions a photograph his wife took of four of the family members that was included in the letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-09
Secretary of War Taft updates President Roosevelt on the progress of his trip across the United States, as he gives speeches to help candidates in the upcoming election. Nebraska is likely to go Republican, as the prosperity there under Roosevelt’s policies has hampered William Jennings Bryan’s campaign. The person nominated for the Senate, however, is someone who Taft and Roosevelt did not wish. Public sentiment is the same as in Illinois in calling for Roosevelt’s running for president again, as his policies have been very successful. The only place Bryan may have a foothold is in Ohio. Taft thinks that William Randolph Hearst’s strength in New York has been overstated. He also informs Roosevelt about several conversations he has had with people, and about a letter he received from Gifford Pinchot.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-01
Secretary of War Taft reports on his progress and assessment of conditions on the campaign trail. He is traveling to Omaha, Nebraska, and from there to Idaho. He has had success in Ohio, but the state elections there may be in jeopardy because of disputes between two factions of Republicans. The situation in Illinois is good. Although Taft thinks his trip may do some good, it is more from his presence than his speeches, as he does not feel comfortable with the short talks he has to give. Taft also writes about the possibility of receiving the Republican presidential nomination in 1908, and thinks that the people would prefer to nominate Roosevelt again, with Taft a very distant second. He believes the Democratic party is rather apathetic about the election.
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1906-10-31
Judson C. Clements, acting chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, reports to President Roosevelt the principal facts established in its investigation of the Union Pacific Railroad. Upon interviewing competitors of the Union Pacific Coal Company, “every dollar of whose stock is owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company,” the Commission finds that a monopoly on coal production and transport has been established in the area. Further, the Commission recommends remedial legislation as a result of its investigation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-13
Vice President Mohler of the Union Pacific Railroad Company describes to William Loeb the scene at the Omaha train station, where the sheriff, deputy sheriff, and 300 people had gathered to see President Roosevelt’s party pass through. The presidential party suddenly changed their travel plans and bypassed Omaha, likely in order to avoid Loeb being served legal papers by a woman name Mae Catherine Wood. Mohler explains that the people were disappointed, but he and many others are glad that Wood did not have an opportunity to achieve her purpose. Mohler believes that “no ill will is engendered toward the party,” and the handling of this incident will prove an effective lesson for the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-10
J. Martin Miller gives William Loeb an account of his dealings with Mae C. Wood. Miller recounts several previous encounters with Wood, and was amazed to read of the “absurd lot of dreams and delusions she put together in the shape of a ‘petition.'” Wood had brought charges against Roosevelt’s secretary William Loeb, and Miller became embroiled with Wood during her divorce proceedings with Senator Thomas Collier Platt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-06
William H. H. Llewellyn shares Edward Rosewater’s concern that labor men may not support President Roosevelt in the upcoming election because of the labor situation in Colorado. Llewellyn advises Roosevelt to appoint an independent commission to investigate the matter. He also has written to Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou about the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-26
Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927
Partial newspaper article summarizing the Pollock diamond robbery and suggesting the involvement of Frank Schercliffe and Tom Dennison.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904
A staff correspondent states President William H. Taft was unable to address the crowd that gathered to hear him in Omaha, Nebraska after the crowd was sent home when Taft was late. Reportedly many of the city Republicans are for Taft and will support his re-election. Small shopkeepers and workingmen are not as happy with Taft. Many citizen share their thoughts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
The National Park Service announces public hearings in Watford City and Medora, North Dakota, about the proposed wilderness plan for Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
1970-10-28
The National Park Service announces public hearings in Medora and Watford City, North Dakota, about the wilderness proposal for Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
1970-09-28