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President Roosevelt is sorry that Ernest McGaffey did not get the state attorneyship. Although Roosevelt is happy to send a letter to Harvey W. Scott of the Oregonian, he is sorry to say that he does not have room to take anything else himself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-08
Secretary of War William H. Taft has been well-received on his trip to the West, which bodes well for his presidential candidacy. Barrett himself has been traveling and speaking about relations between the United States and Latin America. Roosevelt is very popular in the Midwest, and his endorsement will convince them to support Taft. Barrett asks if Roosevelt might incorporate a few words about Pan-American friendship and trade in his upcoming address to Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-21
Senator Bourne relays voting trends to Theodore Roosevelt. Bourne offers advice to Roosevelt about who he should approach and contact to ensure Republican victory over William Jennings Bryan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-13
William J. Burns explains Senator Fulton’s reasons for recommending G. B. Hegardt for registrar of the Roseburg Land Office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-19
This article lists the leadership of the Roosevelt League of Oregon, and presents the text of an address by Henry Waldo Coe. Coe praises President Roosevelt and exhorts people to vote for him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-09
John H. Mitchell asks President Roosevelt to encourage newspaper editor Harvey W. Scott to do what he can to prevent former Oregon U.S. Senator Joseph Simon from gaining control of the Oregon delegation at the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-12
Benjamin S. Grosscup reports that his investigation of charges against Hal J. Cole concluded that Cole was innocent. However, Grosscup withdraws his recommendation of Cole for the position of Register of the U.S. Land Office in Spokane, Washington. In order not to imply guilt by withdrawing Cole’s name from consideration, Grosscup suggests Cole be appointed to some lesser office. Grosscup warns of a political faction in Washington that is opposed to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-07
Harvey W. Scott, editor of The Oregonian, did not seem disappointed at Senator Hoar’s public refusal to shake his hand. Scott met with President Roosevelt who laughed at the idea that there are other people who have come under Hoar’s displeasure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-23
John Barrett sends two enclosures on the general political situation on the Pacific coast. Harvey W. Scott, editor of The Oregonian, considered the most influential editor on the West Coast is coming to Washington. Barrett encourages George B. Cortelyou to look after Scott.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-30
Mr. Scott of the Oregonian will be unable to visit Washington, D.C. President Roosevelt has the “cordial and sincere support” of the Oregonian.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23