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President Roosevelt was told by “various members of the Kansas delegation” that William Allen White supports Senator Robert M. La Follette in the same way that Roosevelt does: they both appreciate the the anti-trust stances that La Follette takes, but think he can go to extremes sometimes.
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1907-01-05
President Roosevelt’s message to R. R. Bowker confirms to Bowker what he has heard from many in Washington about John F. Stevens’ resignation as Chief Engineer on the Panama Canal. Bowker believes Stevens’, “a man of railroad training and association”, resignation may have been influenced in part by Roosevelt’s policies on railroad regulation. Bowker will send a memorandum or report to Roosevelt in person on the situation to improve the transport of supplies to the canal workers.
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1907-03-28
William Allen White, editor of the Emporia Gazette, expresses his hurt at President Roosevelt criticizing him to Kansas Representatives Philip Pitt Campbell and Charles F. Scott for supporting Senator Robert M. La Follette. Roosevelt’s criticism was based on White’s having invited La Follette to Kansas to fight the railroad interests and the senatorial candidacy of Charles Curtis. White likens the situation to that of Roosevelt working with Tammany Hall operative Patrick Divver and with Pennsylvania Senator Matthew Stanley Quay. In each case, White notes, Roosevelt was working to achieve a good end, while differing greatly with the other person on politics. White asks Roosevelt to withhold judging him for working with La Follette and to not become directly involved with the political fight in Kansas.
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1907-01-02
President Roosevelt tells Eugene F. Ware that “as usual, I enjoyed a hearty laugh after reading your letter.” He is glad that United States Representative Charles F. Scott eventually won out over his struggles.
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1906-03-26
President Roosevelt encloses a dispatch from Kansas Representative Charles F. Scott. He asks William Rockhill Nelson to look into the matter in question and do whatever he deems best.
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1905-10-31
President Roosevelt has heard multiple reports about Cyrus Leland and is hesitant “to fight a Senator” over what appears to be factional bickering. He asks William Allen White his opinion regarding candidates and others he could consult.
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1901-11-06
Eugene F. Ware writes to President Roosevelt about Representative Charles F. Scott’s troubles and provides a quote he feels is applicable to the situation.
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1906-03-22
After being informed that his persistence may be embarrassing President Roosevelt, William Allen White clarifies that the appointment of a postmaster to Emporia, Kansas, is not a matter of life and death. However, he still maintains that the appointment of John H. Wiggam would be unfortunate but understands that compromises must be made in government.
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1902-04-23
James Wilson reports that the Automobile Club, not the Department of Agriculture, was responsible for distributing literature concerning roads.
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1904-02-29
President Roosevelt is confused and frustrated with the Kansas appointments. He explains conversations he has had with various people about the qualifications of different candidates.
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1901-12-03
William Allen White tells President Roosevelt he has suffered with pneumonia and is taking a trip to the Grand Canyon to recover. He reminds Roosevelt to invite Kansas Representative James M. Miller to White House events. On the topic of the appointment of judges to replace William C. Hook, White discusses the candidacy of William A. Johnston, John C. Pollock, Nelson H. Loomis, and Charles B. Smith. White suggests creating a unified delegation for Kansas, including Charles Curtis, Chester I. Long, Charles F. Scott, Justin De Witt Bowersock, Victor Murdock, and Philip Pitt Campbell. White notes that there is a suspicion of corruption in the Court of Claims, and he asks that if Richard H. Lindsay of the Kansas City Star seeks permission to review documents, Roosevelt give him authorization.
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1903-10-31
William Allen White has been a vocal critic of appointing Mr. Wiggam postmaster at the Emporia, Kansas, post office. He still holds this opinion but wishes to make clear that it is not a matter of life and death. He hopes his attitude has not damaged their friendship. He also points out that if President Roosevelt could get a vote or two for the Cuban Reciprocity proposal, Jesse James would be an acceptable candidate. Congressman Scott of Kansas indicated to White that Roosevelt was embarrassed by his protestations against Wiggam. White argues that he believes Congressman Miller should be able to make the recommendation.
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1902-04-23
William Allen White encloses a letter from Representative Charles F. Scott that displays Scott’s courage and courtesy. The letter is not an endorsement of Cyrus Leland.
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1901-10-25