Rodie, Robert S. (Robert Stevenson), 1864-1939

William Stephen Devery and a saloon known as “the pump” have returned to the Democratic party with fanfare. Although the article points out that Devery had previously been removed from the Democratic party, his return has been greeted warmly by high-ranking party officials including Thomas Taggart and Norman Edward Mack. Other articles on this page include commentary on vice presidential candidate Henry Gassaway Davis’s age, the delay in the opening of the subway system, and the inspection of the boat, the Grand Republic.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-03

Creator(s)

Unknown

Judge Hasbrouck in New York agrees with the actions taken by President Roosevelt in a case involving Robert S. Rodie, a supervising inspector in the U.S. Steamboat Inspection Service. Hasbrouck explains that he had attempted to save Rodie before reading the full report of the case. Hasbrouck also expresses certainty that Roosevelt will win the upcoming election, and explains political machinations in his district to that effect.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-20

Creator(s)

Hasbrouck, Gilbert D. B., 1860-

President Roosevelt must reinforce the verdict of the Commission in regards to the case. Roosevelt reviews the members of the commission and highlights the Army and Navy representatives that were on the board. Governor Benjamin B. Odell and Judge Hasbrouck have spoken out on behalf of Inspector Robert S. Rodie in regards to his role in the sinking of the General Slocum.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919