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George Kennan is horrified at the situation with the School Board in San Francisco. He hopes that if President Roosevelt meets them he can see them for who they are as individuals with illicit character. It is creating a San Francisco where men of character are leaving.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-02
President Roosevelt will keep and prize the letter from Judge Francis J. Heney, and praises Heney’s character and acts as a judge. When Roosevelt first heard of the assassination (or, as he heard later, attempted assassination) of Heney, Roosevelt was filled with grief and anger, and wanted to carry on the work that Heney had done. He is pleased that Heney is almost recovered, and tells him to take no chances and follow the instructions of his doctor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-11
Francis J. Heney meant to write to President Roosevelt several weeks ago to congratulate him on his letter about religious opposition to the election of president-elect William H. Taft. Heney believes it will be useful for years to come. He is still recovering from the gunshot wound he received to his jaw, but his speech has not been impaired and he does not have any scars from the experience. Heney would like to complete the trial he was working on, but his doctors have advised him not to return to work yet. The telegram Roosevelt sent to Heney’s wife, Rebecca W. Heney, helped her through a difficult time, and Heney deeply appreciates it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-04
President Wheeler of the University of California gives President Roosevelt an update on the San Francisco Graft Trials. Wheeler also gives Roosevelt a summary of the candidates for the 1906 California gubernatorial race and relates how California schools are segregating Chinese, Japanese, and Korean students.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-31
Francis J. Heney describes his work as a special federal prosecutor working to gather evidence to prosecute San Francisco Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz and political boss Abraham Ruef. The message is in cypher, for which the key is unknown.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-14
Various forms of graft, fraud, and bribery were committed by San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmitz and members of the Board of Supervisors. Following trials of many offenders, a report is published on the causes of the corruption and recommendations made on how to prevent municipal corruption in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-01-05
Milton J. Green discusses California politics. Green assures President Roosevelt that he will carry the state in the upcoming election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-12
Moses, holding the Ten Commandments, is confronted by an angry mob of capitalists, businessmen, and politicians, some shaking their fists at him. Caption: Chorus of “Conservatives” – Dangerous, socialistic, un-American doctrines!