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Cartoon depicts the Republican elephant trying to help Rathbone out of a Cuban prison when President Roosevelt notices the escape attempt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-02
Marcus Alonzo Hanna is shown sitting on a throne, using the White House as a footstool, holding out bail money to an incarcerated Estes G. Rathbone. Cartoon is regarding Hanna’s 1904 presidential aspirations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-18
President Roosevelt updates President of Harvard Eliot on Secretary of War William H. Taft’s investigation into American agitators’ influence in the Cuban conflict. He discusses the “curious” opinion of having General Leonard Wood take control in Cuba given the previous backlash against him, even though Roosevelt considers him one of the “best officers we now have.” While Cuba is his immediate concern in foreign affairs, Roosevelt discusses the issues concerning the Hague and the Panama Canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-22
President Roosevelt agrees that the Rathbone case should not be removed from the control of the Cuban courts. Secretary of War Elihu Root and Attorney General Philander C. Knox concur.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-15
President Roosevelt looks up at a sphinx with the likeness of Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna. The caption on the sphinx reads, “Hanna boom 1904.” Roosevelt holds a “Guide to Political Washington D.C.” In the background, Major General Leonard Wood and Estes G. Rathbone fight atop two pyramids. Caption: A number of bills are being presented in Congress for the erection of monuments of noted statesmen in the Washington Parks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-24
Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna puts his finger to his lips as he stands on a stage beside a sign reading “Hanna for president.” Several raised hands are positioned below him: “Rathbone,” “trusts,” “subsidies,” and “Wall Street.” The “trusts” holds a top hat labeled “watered stocks.” Hanna’s hand is outstretched, either to wave away the cheering supporters below, or to take the offered hat.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11
President Roosevelt and Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna have their arms on each other’s shoulders as they look toward the White House. Meanwhile, Perry S. Heath and Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Bristow and Major General Leonard Wood and Estes G. Rathbone fight in the background.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-02
General Wood comments on the testimonies of military men before the Senate Committee on Military Affairs which is investigating Wood’s conduct when he was Military Governor of Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-22
George W. Ireland mentions a recent business proposition turned down by General Leonard Wood due to rules outlined in the Foraker Clause. Ireland discusses the Cuban sport, Jai Alai and the trial of Cuban Postal Office General, Estes G. Rathbone, accused of embezzling over $100,000 of Cuban money. Ireland comments on a letter written by James E. Runcie and writes in support of Leonard Wood’s service as Military Governor of Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-24
Arthur B. Farquhar conveys support for Leonard Wood’s promotion to Major General and admonishes the testimonies of Estes G. Rathbone and James E. Runcie against Wood. Farquhar comments on the status of the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty and President Roosevelt’s policy in Panama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-20
James Rudolph Garfield discusses a few political matters relating to Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-08
Secretary of State Root sends several documents relating to Cuba and Estes G. Rathbone. Root recommends the documents be sent to Attorney General Philander C. Knox with the Bristow and Lawshe reports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-09
Leonard Wood is happy to hear of the appointment of Herbert G. Squiers as Minister to Cuba and he knows nothing about General Edward S. Bragg. Wood believes that everything will be ready for Cuban independence on May 20. Power will be transferred to President Tomás Estrada Palma but there is little enthusiasm for his administration and many problems. However, Wood thinks Estrada Palma can be successful. Wood also mentions the retrial of Estes G. Rathbone over which he wants the Cuban courts to retain jurisdiction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-10
The Cuban Supreme Court has decided not to allow bail in the post office cases and Estes G. Rathbone will be confined until the final action of the Supreme Court. Mr. Reeves, who turned states evidence, will be pardoned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-29