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Has “Crazo” a rival?

Has “Crazo” a rival?

Chicago Mayor Carter H. Harrison rides on a roller coaster car on a track that loops in the shape of President Roosevelt’s face and ends at the White House. A sign at the beginning of the roller coaster, pointing back, reads, “Mayor’s Office.” A sign hanging in the center of the loop represents Roosevelt’s mustache and reads, “Don’t Breathe, Please.” Harrison was the Democratic mayor of Chicago from 1897 to 1905 and from 1911 to 1915.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903

Creator(s)

Bradley, Luther Daniels, 1853-1917

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to F. A. Johnson

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to F. A. Johnson

Theodore Roosevelt writes to F. A. Johnson in regard to his statements published in the North American. Roosevelt discusses the Progressive campaign and contends that running on a third party ticket is necessary in states such as New York where the Republican political machine is controlled by William Barnes, Simon Guggenheim, and Boies Penrose. Otherwise, in states like Minnesota, Roosevelt advocates campaigning from within, converting Republicans to Progressives.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Eugene Thwing

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Eugene Thwing

Theodore Roosevelt praises Eugene Thwing’s letter to Governor Chase S. Osborn and discusses his campaign to win the Republican nomination. Roosevelt references the presidential race fought by Woodrow Wilson and Grover Cleveland, contending that although Cleveland was a stronger candidate, Hill and Tammany won the State of New York. Roosevelt parallels this race to that of his own against Charles Francis Murphy, Thomas Taggart, and Timothy Daniel Sullivan. Roosevelt concludes by referencing his Progressive, “anti-boss” platform.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edwin A. Van Valkenburg

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edwin A. Van Valkenburg

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Edwin A. Van Valkenburg about the presidential election. He asserts his belief that he should run on a separate Progressive ticket rather than support President Taft’s Republican candidacy in a race against the Democratic candidate, Woodrow Wilson. He contends that Taft’s nomination at the Republican National Committee was won by corrupt means.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. F. Cochran

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. F. Cochran

Theodore Roosevelt writes W. F. Cochran concerning the presidential race. In response to Mr. Cochran’s suggestion that he withdraw his candidacy, Roosevelt contends that he was unable to do so despite the unlikelihood that he will be elected. He asserts his belief that Woodrow Wilson’s presidency would be negative for the country.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Taft boom seems about to collapse

Taft boom seems about to collapse

Secretary of War William H. Taft seemed to be the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for president, but his candidacy is losing support. Even thought President Roosevelt supports him, and he is personally popular with the public, he is a poor campaigner and is losing ground in several states to other politicians, including Roosevelt himself, whom some support for a second elected term.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-21

Creator(s)

Unknown