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President Roosevelt holds a “veto” burning match about to light the “pork bill (public buildings)” cannon aimed at the “Senate” and the “House.” Roosevelt says, “Pass my anti-injunction bill or I’ll let ‘er go!” The “Senate” and “House” say, “He looks serious.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-23
William H. Taft fishes near “Put in Bay” as a variety of fish pop out of the water: “popular vote for Senators,” “the tariff question,” “labor,” and “prohibition.” A can labeled “letter of acceptance” sits on top of Taft’s boat.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-20
David B. Hill stands with torn and shredded clothes, stuck by several knives and axes in his body: “Cleveland memento,” “from Tammany,” “World editorial,” “Times,” “defeat for Gov. 1895,” and “Coler boom.” He holds an umbrella and a bag with the tag of “stolen Senate seat.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-07
An article in the Albany Evening Journal speculates on three potential candidates to replace Thomas Collier Platt as Senator for New York. They are current Secretary of State Elihu Root, chairman of the Republican state committee Timothy L. Woodruff, and former governor Frank Swett Black.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-20
The writer of the memorandum discusses the current political situation in the state of New York surrounding who will be chosen to succeed the outgoing Senator Thomas Collier Platt. Current Secretary of State Elihu Root is the favored candidate, but several Republican members of the state legislature oppose Root. However, the support is spread between several candidates, and the writer complains that “bosslets” like Timothy L. Woodruff could defeat Root if only they could decide on a single opposition candidate rather than focusing on “petty jealousy” and bickering.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908
Judge-Advocate General Davis informs Army Chief of Staff Bell that the War Department has received a Senate resolution asking for information on the employment of detectives and the authority granted to them. Davis states that the investigation of Herbert J. Browne and William Gibboney Baldwin into the Brownsville Affair was satisfactory. Gilchrist Stewart spoke with President Roosevelt about the Brownsville Affair, and is satisfied that the shooting occurred as reported, and Browne is going to speak with Stewart to see what information he has on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-17
Secretary of State Hay tells President Roosevelt of his ill health and says that while he had been intending to see Roosevelt, he has no suggestions to make and “will betake [himself] to gruel and bed.” He is not surprised that the Senate buried his treaties.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-1905
The principle of arbitration in international relations is essentially a Christian one, and President Roosevelt and Secretary of State John Hay have succeeded in negotiating treaties with five countries under this principle. Certain senators, on the other hand, are working to undermine arbitration in the treaties. Christians are obligated to ensure the acceptance of the principle of arbitration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-18
William Randolph Hearst speculates on whether President Roosevelt will seek a third presidential term, in spite of his statement that he would not be a candidate for the presidency again. Republicans in the Senate may oppose Roosevelt for the rest of his term, unless Roosevelt announces that he will be president for a third term.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-22
Text of a Senate Bill granting the Secretary of the Navy authority to dismiss midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy for hazing. The bill also regulates the procedures and punishment of hazing at the academy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-30
In a statement protesting President Roosevelt’s message to the senate and the protocol between the United States and Santo Domingo (now the Dominican Republic) signed on February 7, 1905, the history and application of the Monroe Doctrine is examined in detail, and arguments are made against Roosevelt’s protocol based on that understanding.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-17
This newspaper article is public denial from Kansas City Postmaster Joseph H. Harris responding to a statement he was quoted as saying about the Senate race in Missouri. Harris is insistent that he did not make the statement and has not referred to his reappointment “in connection with the senatorial contest.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-20
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This newspaper article discusses the rumor surrounding President Roosevelt’s appointment of the Baltimore, Maryland, postmaster. It is believed that the Maryland delegation have not agreed on a recommendation, and that Roosevelt intends to make his own choice if they cannot come to an agreement. If so, the rumor suggests that Roosevelt might appoint a nonpartisan Democrat. Another article, which discusses Maryland Senator Louis E. McComas’s next position, follows. It suggests that McComas will replace Chief Justice Charles C. Nott of the Court of Claims after McComas’s term in the Senate expires because Senator Francis Marion Cockrell of Missouri chose a position on the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12
An article in The American Review of Reviews reflects on the current political situation in Congress, especially lamenting that both houses are controlled by powerful cliques who work in their own interests, often at the expense of legislation that would benefit the people. In particular, tariffs and appropriations for the construction of battleships are discussed. The author also speculates about the outcomes of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions and the upcoming presidential campaign, as well as the necessity of a good man to run the Republican convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-21
Edward E. Higgins confirms a telegram he sent today. The telegram states that Success magazine is telegraphing every Senator to say that “all sections of country enthusiastically approve President’s policy for greatly increased Navy, regardless of cost.” Higgins hopes the telegram will influence the Senators.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-24
President Roosevelt informs Secretary of the Navy Metcalf of a resolution that he has received from the United States Senate stating that all communications from heads of departments, chiefs of bureaus, or other executive officers will not be received in the Senate unless they come from the president. Roosevelt directs Metcalf to act accordingly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-17
Frank H. Hitchcock, Secretary of War William H. Taft’s campaign manager, has allegedly been using federal patronage positions to drive political support for Taft’s candidacy. As a response to this, a number of United States Senators who oppose President Roosevelt have rejected federal appointments in Ohio, Oklahoma, and North Carolina in an effort to hinder Roosevelt and Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-16
Senator Charles William Fulton, of Oregon, proposes an amendment authorizing and instructing Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte to begin suits in Oregon relating to the present land grant cases. While Bonaparte may have already had the authority to do this without such a resolution, passing such a resolution assuages some of the worries of the Justice Department regarding its ability to prosecute such suits. Debate on this resolution centered around whether such a resolution was necessary, and around some of the facts of the land grant cases.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-18
This portion of the United States Congressional Record documents a conversation pertaining to a proposed joint resolution directing Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte to act on a matter related to grants of land in Oregon made to railroad companies. Some amendments to the resolution were made, including the removal of the preamble.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-21
Text of S. 5001, a Senate bill to charter the American Legion of Honor. The Legion is a society composed of “those persons who have received for gallant conduct the life-saving medal of honor.” The bill makes provisions for the society’s decorations and slogan, as well as for the election of honorary members. The bill was introduced in the third session of the 55th Congress by Senator Samuel Pasco of Florida; it was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Library.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-12-14