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Sohnlein & Co. claim that their wine, Sohnlein Rheingold, has been chosen by President Roosevelt for the christening of German Emperor William II’s yacht on February 25, 1902. They request that Charles McK. Leosers’ Sons include the enclosed write-up in their next publication.
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1902-01-28
Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University, notifies President Roosevelt that Myron T. Herrick will be visiting the White House and plans to decline being appointed Minister to Italy. Butler suggests Roosevelt make it known to Herrick that he does not take this declination personally as Herrick will be a useful Ohio supporter. Butler also suggests that James Speyer be invited to Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s state dinner. Speyer has considerable influence and is familiar to Prince Heinrich.
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1902-01-29
Theodore Cox has met with Mr. Cooley who informed him that the county organizations will endorse Cox for any appointment offered by President Roosevelt. Cox claims to have no obligations to Senator Burns and believes that he can “get in touch” with ex-Congressman Ward.
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1902-01-29
W. J. Dutton asks as a “matter of justice” that President Roosevelt correct future editions of his biography of Gouverneur Morris by removing the description of Thomas Paine as being a “filthy little atheist.”
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1902-01-29
In accordance with President Roosevelt’s request, Secretary of the Navy Long encloses a copy of his reply to Representative Thomas H. Tongue regarding Navy Department employees affected by physical disabilities and aging.
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1902-01-29
In accordance with President Roosevelt’s executive order of January 24, Admiral Evans has been designated as Aide-de-Camp to Prince Heinrich of Prussia during his stay in the United States.
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1902-01-29
Secretary of the Navy Long encloses a communication from the General Board of the United States Navy regarding the proposed Pacific cable.
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1902-01-29
Hugo Münsterberg asks George B. Cortelyou to thank President Roosevelt for replying quickly to his request and regrets troubling the President with the matter.
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1902-01-29
Postmaster General Payne returns the letter from John S. Wise.
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1902-01-29
Margaret Barnhill Roosevelt asks her father, Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, to help Admiral Lewis Ashfield Kimberly’s widow get a desperately needed increase in pension money.
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1902-01-29
William J. Youngs encloses a note from the Justice Department, detailing that George H. Pettit’s term as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York expires at the end of 1902. Youngs has seen Judge Cullen, Mr. Mareau, and Mr. McKean, and letters from them will be forthcoming. (Youngs would be appointed by President Roosevelt to replace Pettit when his term expired.)
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1902-01-29
Robert Barnwell Roosevelt encloses a letter he received from his daughter, Margaret Roosevelt Kimberly, regarding the pension for Admiral Kimberly’s widow. Margaret is married to Admiral Kimberly’s brother. He closes by adding that he has recently “turned artist” and is painting a portrait of President Roosevelt.
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1902-01-30
E. C. Branson suggests that President Roosevelt consult with Dr. Curry in order to find a recommendation for the postmastership in Athens, Georgia. Branson believes that radical changes are coming to Southern voters and thinks that Roosevelt can encourage this element to benefit himself and the Republican party.
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1902-01-30
Summary of testimony during the trial of the thirty-nine people prosecuted for their involvement in the Kishinev Massacre, a pogrom that took place in Kishinev the capital of Bessarabia province in the Russian Empire. The anti-Jewish riots were responsible for the death of dozens of Jewish citizens.
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1904-01-06
William E. Chandler, President of Spanish Treaty Claims Commission, urges President Roosevelt not to become a trustee of a corporation whose sole assets are United States Steel Corporation bonds worth millions of dollars.
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1902-01-30
Frederick William Holls was informed by George B. Cortelyou that Mr. Perry would not accept the position of Commissioner of Emigration. He suggests that President Roosevelt consider William A. Duer for the position.
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1902-01-30
Pastor Hutchins urges President Roosevelt to withdraw his nomination of Seth Pratt as postmaster of Litchfield, Connecticut, due to Pratt’s infidelities.
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1902-01-30
Archbishop Ireland requests a meeting with President Roosevelt.
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1902-01-30
Albert L. Key presents his version of events regarding his request to be assigned to the ship Restless, a request that the Navy refused.
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1902-01-30
Ernest Raffloer, treasurer of Heydrich, Raffloer & Co., notifies President Roosevelt that business is poor in Cuba and their only hope is “the promised relief from Washington.” Heydrich, Raffloer & Co. is an American corporation that manufactures cordage, rope, and twine primarily for Cuban sugar and tobacco plantations.
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1902-01-30