Newspapers--Political aspects

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from J. R. McCormick referencing Mr. Towne, the editor and proprietor of a Scranton, Pennsylvania, newspaper, who is now using the Tribune Republic in support of Roosevelt. The secretary asks William Flinn if he will return the letter after reading it, along with some suggestions as to what response should be made to McCormick. He also asks for Flinn’s advice in the case of William H. H. Llewellyn, “a disappointed office seeker” who tried and failed to become the Roosevelt delegate from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Llewellyn is now supporting a delegate from the United Mine Workers, even though Flinn appointed Mr. Tompkins and Tompkins is already the candidate for the Progressive Republicans of Wilkes-Barre. Finally, the secretary asks Flinn to read a letter sent to Roosevelt from Harry H. Daugherty before returning it with his suggestions on “what ought to be done” in the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-23

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt reminds Truman Handy Newberry about articles on socialism that he wrote five years ago. Roosevelt explains that he does not always agree with the editorial stance of the newspapers that publish his articles. Roosevelt takes responsibility for all that he has published, but does not consider himself accountable for what others may have written in the newspapers’ editorials.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt was pleased that Joseph Bucklin Bishop liked his Panama message. He believes it will render the passage of Senator Hoar’s resolution unnecessary. Roosevelt compliments Bishop on his article published in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Luther L. Swenson updates Theodore Roosevelt on the political situation in Iowa and relays his support for Roosevelt’s presidential campaign. Swenson hopes that Iowa turns Progressive, but is concerned about the Standpatter Republicans and their newspapers turning votes against Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-31

Creator(s)

Swenson, Luther L., 1868-1935

George G. Hill explains to Roscoe C. E. Brown that President William H. Taft was embarrassed by a recent article from the Associated Press concerning his meeting with Theodore Roosevelt in Baltimore. The article alleged the meeting between Roosevelt and Taft was political in nature while Hill asserts it was not premeditated and not of a political nature. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-07

George D. Wardrop passes a message from Boy Scout leader James E. West along to Frank Harper, informing him that the Boy Scouts who will meet Theodore Roosevelt at New Orleans, Louisiana, “belong to what is known as the Hearst Boy Scouts.” If Roosevelt wishes to address the boys, Wardrop asks Harper to warn him about this so that he won’t say anything that will be used by the newspapers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-10

Creator(s)

Wardrop, George D. (George Douglas), 1890-1929

New Mexico Governor Curry warns William Loeb of corporate and political efforts to portray President Roosevelt’s administration and the Rough Riders negatively in the press. He recommends sending a pro-Roosevelt delegation to avoid reactionary support of Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Curry is awaiting instructions from President Roosevelt for scheduling the convention, and intends on continuing with his plan of not including federal office holders as representatives of the delegation. He adds that while David J. Leahy’s appointment as the new United States Attorney of New Mexico went smoothly, Curry is figuring out what should be done with Morgan Llewellyn, the Surveyor General of New Mexico. Curry will recommend his resignation if it is too embarrassing for President Roosevelt. He notes that Delegate William H. Andrews has introduced a statehood bill for New Mexico, and he will probably go with the committee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-04

Creator(s)

Curry, George, 1861-1947

Senator Lodge agrees with President Roosevelt’s decision not to provide a letter of support for Lodge’s son-in-law, Augustus Peabody Gardner. Although Gardner’s campaign to keep his seat in Congress is not going well, others are doing what they can to support him. Lodge is also somewhat concerned about the Republican race for Governor of Massachusetts against John B. Moran. The Panama labor question is being used against many political candidates who voted with the administration. On another matter, it may be worthwhile for Secretary of War Taft to respond to James H. Blount, who has been making speeches about the Philippines which are harmful to the administration of the islands.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-23

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Former New Mexico Governor Herbert J. Hagerman sent many private telegrams at public expense, which this newspaper article suggests reveals his corruption. Several personal telegrams are reprinted. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-15

Creator(s)

Unknown

President Roosevelt has been under pressure from financial and political interests, but has already agreed that the cabinet position belongs to William H. Taft. Roosevelt is put off by such attempts to influence his decisions and is disgusted by the role some newspapers, including the Sun and the Journal, have tried to play in the process.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-08-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Azel Ames writes to President Roosevelt as a friend, regarding a recent newspaper article, “No Stab in the Back,” by Henry Loomis Nelson. Although the article denounces Roosevelt, Ames is of the opinion that its “obvious malevolence” renders it an ineffective attack.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-12

Creator(s)

Ames, Azel, 1845-1908

Senator Lodge writes to President Roosevelt about Assistant Postmaster General Robert John Wynne’s political troubles. After speaking with Postmaster General Henry C. Payne, Lodge knows for certain that “Wynne’s one idea was to get on the best terms with the P.M.G.,” and the important figure in the investigation of the scandals is Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Bristow. Lodge likes Payne but believes that his judgment is wrong. Lodge does not want to see Wynne removed from office and fears the press will misinterpret the action if he is removed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-19

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924