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Episode 132: Husband's Property | James Turner and Alice Roosevelt Longworth


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Tina and Hillary cover Senator James Turner and Alice Roosevelt Longworth.

Tina’s Story

James Turner began his political career as a county commissioner before moving into a New Jersey house and then senate member in 1972. BUT, when he sets out to destroy a political rival, he destroys his career instead.

Hillary’s Story

President Teddy Roosevelt had a reputation for being a cowboy and a man of action. BUT it’s his daughter, Alice, who wins the public’s affection and attention.

Sources

Tina's Sources
Alcerton
James M Turner

The New York Times

Ex‐Jersey Senator Is Indicted On Bribe and Perjury Charges--by Jospeh Sullivan
Legislative Candidates Fighting Apathy--by Joseph Sullivan
Senator Turns Himself In on Plot Charge--by Ronald Sullivan
Turner Convicted in Drug Conspiracy--by Walter H. Waggoner
TURNER JURY TOLD RAID WAS ORDERED--by Walter H. Waggoner
A Witness Links Turner To Plot to Frame Gewertz--by Walter H. Waggoner

Wikipedia

James M. Turner
Kenneth A. Gewertz

Photos

James Turner after guilty verdict--via eBay
Kenneth A. Gewertz--via Boucher Funeral Home

Hillary's Story

Encyclopedia
Longworth, Alice Roosevelt

Smithsonian

Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Star News

Teddy Roosevelt’s Unruly Daughter Alice Caused Havo-c During Her Time In The White House--from Star News 365 via YouTube

The Washington Post

At 90, Alice Roosevelt Longworth didn’t care who she offended in this mean, funny 1974 interview--by Sally Quinn
Photos
Alice Roosevelt--from Library of Congress via Public Domain
Alice's Wedding--via Live Journal
Alice Roosevelt at 90--by Linda Wheeler via The Washington Post

The White House

Alice Roosevelt Longworth: Presidential Daughter and American Celebrity--by Lina Mann

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