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Rice, William Marsh, 1816-1900

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Letter from Joshua J. Sikes to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joshua J. Sikes to Theodore Roosevelt

Joshua J. Sikes believes Native Americans in the Northwest are part of the long lost race of the Israelite people. Sikes invites Theodore Roosevelt to go hunting in the Cascades, a hunt he arranged with the elders of the Native People who’s land they would be hunting on. He adds that he has information about the innocence of Albert T. Patrick, who is in Sing Sing for the murder of William Marsh Rice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-15

Newspaper clippings from the Houston Chronicle

Newspaper clippings from the Houston Chronicle

The Houston Chronicle comments on a pair of Texas-related items. The first of these, the involvement of Senator Joseph W. Bailey in keeping Senator William Lorimer in the Senate, notes Lorimer’s political alliance with Bailey in opposition to Canadian reciprocity, and mentions the political corruption and bribery Lorimer has been accused of which led to his election. The second looks at the creation of the Rice Institute, which was created using funds provided for in the will of William Marsh Rice. While construction of the institution is taking a long time, it is being built for the future, and will be a great place of learning.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-02

Cornerstone is laid for Rice Institute building

Cornerstone is laid for Rice Institute building

The Houston Chronicle describes the recent ceremonies at the William M. Rice Institute surrounding the laying of the cornerstone of the administration building. In addition to describing the ornately carved cornerstone, the article makes mention of the speeches given at the ceremonies, including a history of William M. Rice and the institution he provided for in his estate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-05