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

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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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