What President Taft Did Last Week 06/29/1910
Time to focus on the midterms
Taft and Republican lawmakers are touting their legislative accomplishments as the midterm election nears. While Taft signed a stack of bills before going on vacation, the tariff bill’s unpopularity is still on the minds of Americans.
Another shadow on the administration is how the hugely popular Teddy Roosevelt feels about current GOP policies.
Recap
6 Days Ago: Taft's family has returned to their summer home in Beverly, MA. President Taft will follow soon, once Congress adjourns.
5 Days Ago: Charles Norton, Secretary to the President is sleeping at the White House with his family away. Taft enjoys the company since his family is now in Beverly.
4 Days Ago: Provisional President Madriz of Nicaragua is in a dispute with the U.S. on their current revolution. Madiz argues that the U.S. is not acting neutral. The U.S. says he is lying to remove the U.S. Steamer Venus out of their harbor.
Also, Taft has signed several bills into law, including the Postal Savings Bill and Statehood Bill for Arizona and New Mexico. This law outlines the steps the territories must follow in creating their state constitutions (i.e. a convention must be held within 60 days of the election of delegates).
Finally, reporters spoke with Teddy Roosevelt today.
Reporters: "How about your reported meeting with President Taft this week? Are you going to join him at Beverly…?"
Roosevelt: "I don't know"
3 Days Ago: It is reported that Roosevelt will meet Taft in Beverly, MA later this month to discuss the current state of affairs.
2 Days Ago: Robert Taft, son of the president, has struck a man while driving.
The victim Michael Thisthwolla was in the road when Robert hit him while going 15 mph. Thisthwolla has a fractured skull and is in serious condition.
Yesterday: After withdrawing Sidney Bieber nomination as a collector in the port of Georgetown (and then later withdrawing his withdrawal), Taft changed his mind again.
That means Taft is again no longer selecting Bieber. Instead it is rumored that he will select a man of color.
Today: Taft has arrived at Beverly. His son Charlie was in the car that picked him up.
President Taft: "Hows all the folks at home Charlie?"
Taft then visited the man hit by Robert's car (now reported Michael Di Grigordia) in the hospital. He invited Dr. Mixter, the man's doctor, to dinner.