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The protests of William Allen White have convinced President Roosevelt not to appoint Wiggam as postmaster of Emporia, Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-21
In light of William Allen White’s letters, President Roosevelt has decided that Wiggam will not be appointed as postmaster at Emporia, Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-23
William Allen White is protesting the appointment of Wiggam as postmaster at Emporia, Kansas. President Roosevelt is leaning towards stopping Wiggam’s appointment and requests that Henry C. Payne hold the matter up until August 28.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-16
President Roosevelt has received many endorsement for Wiggam as postmaster for Emporia, Kansas. He believes that opposition to Wiggam is bases on factional fighting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-04
President Roosevelt would like to discuss the complaints of William Allen White against the appointment of Wiggam as postmaster of Emporia, Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-03
President Roosevelt does not want Wiggam appointed and suggests the incumbent retain the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-31
William Allen White was visited by Representative Chester I. Long and Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Bristow regarding his objections to the appointment of John H. Wiggam as postmaster of Emporia, Kansas. They informed him that his objections were embarrassing Theodore Roosevelt in matters of national policy. White reiterates why he opposes Wiggam’s appointment and suggests that Bristow exaggerated the embarrassment White’s actions have caused.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-05
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-23
Charles Harris and the Commercial Club of Emporia, Kansas, object to the appointment of John Wiggam as postmaster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-18
William Allen White is sending evidence of Wiggam’s incompetence and unreliability.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-19
William Allen White objects to the appointment of Wiggam as postmaster but does not want to embarrass President Roosevelt with his protest against Wiggam. White then reiterates why Wiggam is not qualified.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-05
J. E. Evans does not support John H. Wiggam’s appointment as postmaster of Emporia, Kansas. He claims the business community also opposes the appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-17
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-23
William Allen White encloses a letter, requested by President Roosevelt, expressing his opposition to the appointment of Wiggam as postmaster in Emporia, Kansas. He authorizes the president showing the letter to others. He understands the issue is not of national importance and is sorry to bother the president with it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-26
William Allen White writes about the competition in the Republican primary in Emporia, Kansas. There was no real opposition to James M. Miller for Congress, just a small anti-Miller faction. White believes that if Miller appoints a good postmaster – and he has many good candidates from which to choose – the people will be satisfied. He also praises the work that President Roosevelt has done and predicts that Roosevelt will carry Kansas in 1904 if he runs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-09