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Illinois Senators Shelby M. Cullom and Albert J. Hopkins attempt to run away from Illinois Governor Richard Yates who holds a “my boom” kite. President Roosevelt stands outside the “White House” garden and invites Cullom and Hopkins into the “private political playground.” Caption: Just like those mean big boys.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01
William E. Chandler praises Theodore Roosevelt for ending the coal strike. Even if New York is lost in the election, Roosevelt’s party can still win with support in the west. Chandler also believes Roosevelt can be elected even without money. Politics will be purified. Chandler also discusses when William M. Laffan should outline the reasons why Roosevelt should be elected instead of Alton B. Parker.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-13
Although Peter Moerdyke, minister of Trinity Dutch Reformed Church in Chicago, protested against the appointment of Thomas Nevin Jamieson, he assures President Roosevelt of his support in the upcoming presidential campaign. He is concerned about Governor Richard Yates being renominated for governor of Illinois.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-30
A combination of Republicans is working to prevent the renomination of Governor Yates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-05
President Roosevelt opposes the nomination of Governor Yates for a second term as governor of Illinois. He fears that Yates will damage the Republican Party in Illinois.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-10
President Roosevelt opposes the nomination of Governor Yates for a second term as governor of Illinois. He fears that Yates will damage the Republican Party in Illinois.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-10
Article describes current standings for the upcoming elections and is against the use of patronage to manipulate politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-04
A hard fight is expected between opponents and supporters of Governor Yates regarding the governor’s renomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-11
John C. Shaffer suggests that the President be notified that a special wire was received indicating that it was Roosevelt’s wishes that Illinois Governor Richard Yates not be allowed to win the convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-09
The writer claims President Roosevelt’s administration is covertly attempting to influence several state elections including opposing Governor Richard Yates in Illinois, offering George W. Dunn a position in Arizona in order to remove him from New York politics, and supporting Senator Joseph Benson Foraker as the new Republican leader in Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-13
Thomas Worthington encloses a prepared interview given out by the chairman of the State Central Committee of Illinois that presumes on President Roosevelt’s friendliness to Governor Richard Yates and the future distribution of federal patronage in the state. Worthington also encloses a letter to Roosevelt, wishing his administration success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-28
President Roosevelt poses with Illinois Governor Richard Yates (far left), four women and three military officers.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1901-10
Photograph showing President Theodore Roosevelt in a group portrait with Illinois Governor Richard Yates (left), Illinois Lieutenant Governor William Northcott (far left), three unidentified military officers and four women.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1901-10
Lovell H. Jerome reports that Illinois Governor Richard Yates’ wife, Helen Wadsworth Yates, has arrived and is at the Waldorf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-18
During a visit by President Roosevelt to Abraham Lincoln’s tomb in Springfield, Governor Richard Yates of Illinois asked for Senator Shelby M. Cullom’s support in the upcoming political campaign. Cullom demurred that this was neither the time nor the place for such a conversation, and Roosevelt signified that he did not intend to enter into a factional fight in state politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-12
John Gillett Oglesby asks William Loeb to deny the falsehood contained in an article from the Chicago Tribune since Governor Richard Yates left the country before the article was published.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-16
John C. Shaffer held individual meetings with Charles Gates Dawes and Graeme Stewart, both of whom will support the Republican ticket and not ally with Senator William E. Mason, who is now eliminated from the Senatorial contest. All parties have a problem with Illinois Governor RIchard Yates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-09
Newspaper article denying that the Roosevelt administration is opposing the renomination of Governor Yates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-23
Article discussing Illinois politics, particularly opposition to the renomination of Governor Yates. Opposition is lining up behind the candidacy of Frank O. Lowden and it appears that Lowden has tacit approval from President Roosevelt as Illinois postmasters have sided with Lowden.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-23
Thomas Worthington encloses an interview with Fred H. Rowe discussing his views on President Roosevelt’s relationship with the Illinois state administration and the future of federal appointments in Illinois. Worthington will support Charles Gates Dawes for Senate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-28