Roosevelt Letters Show Reluctance On Vice Presidency
Roosevelt writes from Albany in 1890 about not seeking the vice presidency, preferring possible paths like governor or cabinet roles. He notes political calculations, chances of later offices, and discusses Lodge, Root, Beveridge, and McKinley, with practical tone on party needs and personal interests. The letter also touches on succession plans and seniority in the Senate.
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McKinley
Philippines
Platt
Root
Nannie
Theodore. Roosevelt
Washington, D
Theodore
Beveridge
Senate
Renfort
Wolcott
Vier
Reot
New York
Roosevelt Letters on Vice Presidency and Political Gambits
A collection of 1899 correspondence among Theodore Roosevelt, H. C. Lodge, and others discussing Roosevelt's potential nomination for vice president, Platt and Odell's views, and the political dynamics in New York. The letters reveal tensions with reformers and corruptionists, doubts about serving as vice president, and plans regarding leadership in the Philippines.
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Cabot
Platt
Odell
New York
Chandler
Nannie
Theodore Roosevelt
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
T. C. Platt
William B. Chandler
New Hampshire
Roosevelt
Platts
Tay F. Payn
Tayn
New York Etata
Firaulrance
Parnas
Wire
Philipones
Voicobo
Mutinpines
Sis Islands
Vier
Wag
Philippines
Theodore
Govenor
No Substitute for Guts in Fundamentalist Clash
A reflected critique argues fundamentalists in Tennessee mirror early prohibition zeal, boasting courage yet threatening liberty. It compares the Anti-Saloon League tactics to present campaigns, condemning coercive branding and intimidation. The author warns against religious zealotry shaping policy and urges defenders of liberty to show equal courage.
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Tennessee
Anti-Saloon League
Anti-Salom League
Devil Men of
Anti-Saison League
University of Tennessee
Scopes
Neal
Hagley
United States
Political intrigue and personal finance in 19th century politics
A long fragment details alleged corrupt influence around a lobbyist tied to insurance and banking figures, including lavish loans and political pressure. It mentions Whitney, a railroad tax crisis, a tense party scene in Washington with Theodore and the president, and questions about a future vice presidential bid and a governors’ post in the Philippines.
Iowa Senate recount shows gains for Steck
National recap notes Taniel Steck gaining ground in the Iowa senatorial recount as officials report shifts. War department reveals public defense posture updates while line and staff officers clash over appointing a new chief engineer. September 1 set as effective date for a new prohibition enforcement plan and district administration changes announced.
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Taniel Steck
Iowa
War Department
National Defense
Information Bureau Quiz Answers From Helena Independent
A long list of Q and A covering government game dates, cash payments, weather losses, Russia’s name, the old torture device, meteorite reports, rutabaga origins, stagecoaches, Washington’s ancestry, canaries, Notre Dame coaches, Memorial Day race casualties, mountain height methods, and various other trivia. The piece ends with guidance on how to contact Frederic J. Haskin for information.
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William de Hertburn
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England
Library of Congress
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Scandinavia
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Notre Dame
Duri Tig
Indianapolis Speedway Association
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Frederic J. Haskin
Helena
Tratinas
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Lieuts, Stevens and McReady
Dayton
Sarah Bernhard
Osco
Sarah
Atlantic
Savannah
New York City
Georgia
Liverrpool
Scotland
Metropolitan Museum of Art
George —Washington
Betty Bronson
Denver Newsboy Ordinance Challenged in Court
The Denver Post filed in district court for a temporary injunction against enforcing a city newsboy ordinance restricting vendors to street corner stands. Judge Charles Butler set August 3 for a hearing, with sponsors cited as unlawful class legislation and a challenge to press freedoms. Defendants include Denver Express Publishing and Denver Publishing companies, along with publishers of the Denver News and Denver Times.
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John T. Bottom
Denver Post Today
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Charles ©. Butler
Denver Express Publishing Company
Denver Publishing Company
Denver News
The
Denver Times
Denver Express
Decision on vice presidency urged by H C Lodge
A dated letter from H C Lodge urges Theodore Roosevelt toward accepting the vice presidency, arguing New York would lose the chance otherwise. Lodge notes Payn case success and a favorable canal report, then hints the vice presidency is a smarter path to the future, promising further continuation next Sunday.
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Platt
Payn
Canal
H. C. Lodge
Theodore Roosevelt
United States Leads World in Telephone Deployment
Southern California Telephone company statistics show the United States with about 16 million instruments, 63 percent of the world’s telephones. US density is 131 phones per thousand, higher than Europe, with cities like Atlantic City and Omaha among leaders. The report notes varied international rankings and surprises such as New York City ranking low in per capita instruments.
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Tugela River
MURA
Detroit
Michigan
United States
Ayimov
American Republic
Near
Cuba
America
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Ontario
Order of Foresters
Mac
Simens
Senate
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Eng
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
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Chicago
Rosten
R Yan
New York CIA
Berlin
London
Paris
Taverpool
Reno
Antwerp
Bresely
Shanghai
Dike Construction Progress Near Westerland Germany
The Associated Press reports a long dike between the Island of Lytt and the mainland is under constriction. About three and a half miles have been built with completion targeted for 1926. The granite foundation is 168 feet wide and the structure will stand 65 feet above the highest water mark.
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Germany
Associated Press
Lytt
Granta
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