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Letter from Arthur I. Vorys to William Loeb

Letter from Arthur I. Vorys to William Loeb

Arthur I. Vorys is glad that William Loeb thinks the “Illinois matter” can be worked out. Vorys includes his thoughts on the Wisconsin situation and believes that a fight against Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette will capture a majority of the delegates as Governor James O. Davidson and Senator Isaac Stephenson will not support him. One poll suggests that 40 percent of Republicans in Wisconsin favor William H. Taft as their first choice, making it an important state to win. Vorys concludes by updating Loeb about Alaska.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-15

Creator(s)

Vorys, Arthur I. (Arthur Isaiah), 1856-1933

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert M. La Follette

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert M. La Follette

President Roosevelt tells Senator La Follette that while he appreciates La Follette’s feelings regarding the postmastership of Marinette, Wisconsin, the course Roosevelt has decided upon seems to be the most equitable one, and one which will not create a damaging precedent. If Roosevelt were concerned only with La Follette, he would have been pleased to reappoint the man who currently holds the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-22

Creator(s)

Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah), 1862-1927

Congressional record

Congressional record

Following a number of legislative items, including voting on an amendment to a bill and a motion to investigate participation in international expositions, Senator Robert M. La Follette delivers a speech beginning with proposed tariff reciprocity with Canada, but quickly turning to his view that President William H. Taft has abandoned his campaign promises to continue the progressive policies of his predecessor Theodore Roosevelt. La Follette excoriates Taft on his stances on taxes and conservation, among other issues.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-15

Creator(s)

United States. Congress. Senate