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Walter A. Rice asks Theodore Roosevelt whether he supports federal supervision of fraternal insurance societies. Rice outlines the challenges these organizations face under inconsistent state regulations and argues that national oversight would reduce administrative burdens and benefit millions of members.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
University of California President Wheeler tells President Roosevelt that most Californians are eager to show their support for Secretary of War William H. Taft’s presidential bid. The Alameda County, California, political machine generally opposes Taft, but William F. Herrin has instructed these men to support Taft. Wheeler praises Roosevelt’s skillful handling of the Berkeley, California post office matter, which Wheeler believes has secured California’s delegation for Taft. He updates Roosevelt on other happenings in California state politics and advises him to do nothing for now.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-20
At Senator Ferris’ request, Theodore Roosevelt lays out tentative suggestions for developing waterpower within New York state. Any such plan needs to be comprehensive and definite to prevent monopoly, ensure reasonable consumer rates, and provide for prompt, orderly development. He prefers a private development system and leasing water rights rather than government ownership. However, such a plan is not usually feasible. Therefore, it would be wise for the state to construct, own, and maintain the necessary dams and storage reservoirs. Waterpower development should be for the common good, not for the interest of a few, and it is only possible through cooperation between the state and federal governments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-21
President Roosevelt congratulates Governor Hoggatt of the Territory of Alaska, and assures him he has done the right thing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-20
President Roosevelt asks Judge William P. Potter if he truly believes that it will require a constitutional amendment in order to institute an inheritance tax, and points out that there was a statute for a federal inheritance tax shortly after the adoption of the Constitution. Roosevelt does not believe that much can be done by the individual states in matters concerning the entire nation, and says that “while I am a Jeffersonian in my genuine faith in democracy and popular government, I am a Hamiltonian in my governmental views, especially with reference to the need of the exercise of broad powers by the National Government.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-23
President Roosevelt has just met with Seth Low, the mayor-elect for New York, New York, and is glad that he, Governor Odell, and Low make such a “strong team.” Roosevelt looks forward to “clean and decent” management in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-16
Lewis M. Hosea introduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt as the Commander of the Loyal Legion, who called on him during William McKinley’s funeral. He appreciates Roosevelt’s good work exposing the “true nature of the evils in our administrative system.” However, he disagrees with Roosevelt’s criticism of the courts and discusses why.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-11
Bernard Shandon Rodey is staying in Alaska for another winter as he needs the money. He recently attended New Mexico’s first state convention and was almost nominated for Congress. Except for a few nominees like George Curry, the Republican ticket is not ideal. Rodey comments on the sugar fraud case and asks if Roosevelt looked at his Puerto Rico Federal Reports volumes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-30
Edward Cahill is writing a critical review of Chief Justice Henry Baldwin’s decision in Hoxie vs. the N. Y., N. H., and H. R. Railway. He requests a brief statement from Theodore Roosevelt on his exact point of criticism of Baldwin’s decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-11
Senator Beveridge writes to follow up on an earlier conversation with President Roosevelt about the constitutionality of the Child Labor Bill. The jurisprudence is unambiguous in demonstrating that Congress may regulate all matters relating to interstate commerce. Beveridge also notes that many initiatives by the states to solve this issue have been ineffective, citing several examples. He has also seen the popular sentiment stirred up by the long campaign against child labor, and believes this bill is an example of good governance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-22
Booker T. Washington writes to Christopher J. Perry about Perry’s recent editorial about President Roosevelt and the Atlanta race riot. Washington defends Roosevelt’s lack of federal action in favor of local and state authorities handling the matter, which has raised public conscience and a closer relationship between the whites and the colored people that exists no where else in the South.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-05
There are twenty-three constitutional amendments up for vote at the October 10, 1911 California state special election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
Assemblyman Roosevelt expresses surprise that he went into politics, declaring that he only “went to oust a machine man who had misrepresented us a year or two in the legislature.” Roosevelt declares that he will return to law after the session is over.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1881-11-15
Two diminutive men labeled “Dix” and “Gaynor” stand in front of a tall woman labeled “Empire State,” who is gesturing toward them. Hanging on the wall in the background is a picture of James S. Sherman.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-10-25
President Roosevelt’s speech commemorates the dedication of the State Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, noting the state’s historic legacy in America.
1906-10-04
Photograph of a wooden foot bridge crossing Government Creek constructed by the Civilian Conservation in the South Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Unknown
Photograph of unidentified men inspecting a retaining wall constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps crossing Government Creek in the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1937
Photograph of a wooden foot bridge constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps crossing Government Creek in the South Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1937
Assemblyman Roosevelt thanks Mr. Scott for his friendship and support. He discusses upcoming nominations and elections and says he will not work for “the machine.” This is a copy of the original letter made by Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
1884-01-27