Rumor

Ambassador White updates President Roosevelt on rumors of a plot to damage the Atlantic Fleet as it travels along the South American coast. Brazilian officials will take precautions to prevent the plot. He has recently seen the Japanese Ambassador, who commented on rumors of Japanese designs of a warlike character against the United States. Further, White comments on what he has read about the possibility of establishing a central bank in the United States. He does not believe that it will be successful at present.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-03

Creator(s)

White, Henry, 1850-1927

David B. Ogden forwards a letter from Francis A. MacNutt to Archibald Loudon Snowden, in which MacNutt asks Snowden whether he made charges to the Department of State against MacNutt. Ogden appeals to Snowden to make a public statement about the truth in the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-29

Creator(s)

Ogden, David B., 1849-1923

Francis Augustus MacNutt asks Archibald Loudon Snowden whether he made charges to the Department of State against MacNutt. A story is circulating that MacNutt, during his diplomatic service in Madrid, leaked confidential communications to the Spanish government or to the Catholic Church.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-28

Creator(s)

MacNutt, Francis Augustus, 1863-1927

Jacob Sleeper, the chargé d’affaires in Cuba, informs Secretary of State Root that the Cuban government’s Amnesty Order had little effect and the rebellion is still active. Sleeper believes that rebel leader Faustino Guerra is waiting for the Cuban government to make the first move, but the government is lacking in men and arms. It is rumored that Colonel Emilio Ávalos y Acosta will attack Guerra’s command near the Bay of Cortez to open up a waterway in case Western Railroad service is interrupted, as Guerra has been threatening to dynamite its bridges. There are rumors of a lack of harmony between the Cuban President and Vice President in regards to patronage and the conduct of the war. Rebel leader Ernesto Asbert is threatening to burn foreign properties unless the government accedes to their demands.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-30

Creator(s)

Sleeper, Jacob, 1869-1930

John Ellis Roosevelt reassures President Roosevelt that his daughters, Gladys and Jean, are doing well. They are not in danger and not disfigured. Earlier reports were greatly exaggerated.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, John Ellis, 1853-1939

Assistant Secretary of State Loomis writes to President Roosevelt of his concern that Herbert W. Bowen has been spreading rumors of discord between Loomis and John Hay to various newspapers. Loomis contests the rumors, arguing that he visited Hay just prior to Hay’s death, and Hay expressed disgust with Bowen’s attitude and actions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-25

Creator(s)

Loomis, Francis B. (Francis Butler), 1861-1948

Joseph Bucklin Bishop thanks President Roosevelt for complimenting his writings and has heard rumors about George B. Cortelyou he will relate in person.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-16

Creator(s)

Bishop, Joseph Bucklin, 1847-1928

A woman holds up a newspaper with a picture of President Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan sitting at desks facing one another with papers of “our policies” in between their two desks. Roosevelt holds his big stick. The headline reads, “Dame Rumor’s Daily: Extra!!! Mr. Roosevelt to be Associate Editor of the ‘Commoner.'”

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Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-18

Representative Minor expresses concern over the rumor that the Acting Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, Charles A. Conrard, is a Democrat. Minor recommends that the position be replaced with a Republican.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-16

Creator(s)

Minor, Edward S. (Edward Sloman), 1840-1924

Roosevelt, carrying his big stick, exits the White House and approaches a figure on the porch who is wearing a shirt emblazoned with “third term rumor.” Roosevelt rolls up his sleeve to fight, surprising the figure, who says “Eh, what? Your dearest friend too!” The commentary here is on whether or not Roosevelt will knock out rumors that he would seek a third term.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1907

Creator(s)

Berryman, Clifford Kennedy, 1869-1949

An old hag sits on a large ticker tape machine, on Wall Street, spewing “Inside Information,” “False Financial News,” and rumors that ensnare large groups of investors. Caption: The witch of Wall Street.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1909-09-08

Creator(s)

Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Elizabeth (“Lizzie”) C. Seymour Dougherty for her support in the California primary. Roosevelt denies the stories that are circulating regarding his drinking habits. He does not know how to confront this type of enemy and is glad that Dougherty was not “misled by such false and malicious rumors.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-05-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Governor Murphy regrets that a false report is circulating regarding President Roosevelt’s attitude toward corporate power. Around a year ago, Murphy spoke with Roosevelt on the topic and later had a discussion with friends. Murphy does not believe there was anything dangerous in the discussion, and the story that is circulating has been highly distorted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-09

Creator(s)

Murphy, Franklin, 1846-1920

George F. Becker writes to explain his wife’s connection to a rumor in the papers in which she stated that Mr. Cleveland was no more likely to beat his wife than President Roosevelt would be.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-23

Creator(s)

Becker, George F. (George Ferdinand), 1847-1919

Frederick William Holls has heard rumors that Ambassador White is resigning and Holls would like to consult with President Roosevelt regarding White’s successor. Holls is a rumored successor but he cannot accept such a position due to financial constraints. He further declares that he is not representing claimants of the International Banking Company against the federal government.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-19

Creator(s)

Holls, Frederick William, 1857-1903

Frederick William Holls denies the rumor that he authored a report claiming that Ambassador von Holleben would need to be recalled. Holls speculates that the “blackmailer and forger” Mr. Witte may be behind the rumor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-12

Creator(s)

Holls, Frederick William, 1857-1903