Dispute Over Who Requested Parley In Roosevelts Talk
Cincinnati dispatch from September 20, 1910, reports a political row over who sought a parley involving President Roosevelt and associates. Roosevelt denies requesting the interview while Griscom and Norton accuse each other of false statements, revealing tensions from conversations on a presidential trip and press coverage.
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Roosevelt aide claims not genial but self focused
An informant says Roosevelt was not genial and acted selfishly, bringing up the New York issue to push matters, offering to help Roosevelt in bowism fights there. The claim notes Roosevelt did not seek assurances, yet appeared eager to be present and assist.
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van Meyer
Unclear fragment on Roosevelt patronage dispute in 1912
Fragment discusses opposition to the President and Roosevelt within a 1912 context. Mentions Norton Crane and SchmidJapp, patronage letters, and alleged manipulation of patronage by the President. Tone reflects partisan intrigue and trusted leadership debates of the era.
Roosevelt clash and intrigue surround 1910 politics
Newspaper letters from Washington Beverly and Beverly, 1910 reveal Roosevelt’s enemies and allies arguing over party splits. Claimed conflicts involve Norton and Stimson, with MacVeagh, Root, and Roosevelt’s stance shaping 1912 ambitions as Arch ie reports chatter from the White House and New York salons.
Amusing White House Episode From 1910
A letter by Major Butt describes a late night at the White House with President Taft and Cabinet members. The president dozed upright through a talking machine concert, snoring loudly, as officials joked about the music. The group kept the performance going until near midnight before the president finally said good night.
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Conference drama shapes rift between Roosevelt and rival
A fragmentary report describes a tense meeting between Roosevelt and a rival, with Norton pressing for a denial and Schmidlapy urging action. The account suggests the conference widened splits within the party and raised doubts about the President’s role in uniting factions.
Taft Claims Teddy Promised Cabinet Jobs in 1908
Excerpted Washington chatter shows Taft alleging Roosevelt promised cabinet positions to supporters. The rift centers on Francis End and ambassadorial mentions, with Taft recalling Roosevelt’s supposed plan to reshuffle the cabinet if elected and the clash over who would stay.
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Teddy
Secret Letters Series Returns Next Sunday
Another instalment of Major Butt's revealing letters will appear in an early issue, probably next Sunday.
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Major Butt
Tapping Andrew Carnegie For G O P Campaign Funds
A 1960 letter recounts President Taft pressing Andrew Carnegie for campaign contributions. Carnegie arrives at 3 30 meets at the station and jokes about funding. He says he sent five thousand dollars after considering needs, and hints at broader support while stressing voters act on election day. Norton and Senator Root are referenced in the fundraising coordination.
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