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Joseph Bucklin Bishop notes to President Roosevelt that he thinks Roosevelt will like to see the enclosed, especially the part about “A Square Deal.”
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1903-06-05
Joseph Bucklin Bishop reports on a lunchtime conversation with General Greene regarding the political situation in New York, particularly President Roosevelt’s refusal to pick sides between Senator Platt and Governor Odell. Greene argued that Roosevelt should work with Odell to avoid betrayal by Platt.
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1903-03-27
Joseph Bucklin Bishop encloses an article for President Roosevelt and is encouraged by developments related to a “Washington project”. He is also pleased with the impression made so far on the public by Roosevelt’s trip.
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1903-04-07
Joseph Bucklin Bishop encloses articles from The Commercial Advertiser that he believes will interest President Roosevelt.
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1903-03-08
Joseph Bucklin Bishop excerpts portions of a long letter which he received from Governor Taft. Taft gave his opinion on the appointment of William R. Day to the Supreme Court and an assessment of his own suitability for inclusion on the presidential ticket in the upcoming election.
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1903-03-09
Joseph Bucklin Bishop finds the Harper’s Weekly articles to which President Roosevelt referred to be “perfectly abominable”, but is unsure whether it is worthwhile to call attention to them.
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1903-03-13
Joseph Bucklin Bishop encloses articles regarding Apolinario Mabini and is in the process of finding the telegram suggested by President Roosevelt.
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1903-02-27
After a “very thorough canvass” nothing worthwhile was found.
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1903-02-27
Joseph Bucklin Bishop encloses a document for President Roosevelt. He comments on “the exhibition which Congress made of itself” and finds that Roosevelt looks good in comparison.
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1903-03-04
Joseph Bucklin Bishop thinks that President Roosevelt will find President Lincoln’s utterances on “negro suffrage” to be interesting. He believes that Roosevelt’s enemies are doing him more service than his friends.
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1903-02-15
Joseph Bucklin Bishop has reviewed the evidence against Edward F. McSweeney and is convinced of his guilt.
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1903-02-16
Joseph Bucklin Bishop argues that Eugene A. Philbin published correspondence which portrayed President Roosevelt’s position inaccurately. He criticizes the methods used against Maximilian Frances Schmittberger.
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1903-02-17
Joseph Bucklin Bishop is concerned about Commissioner Greene’s efforts to make a case against Maximilian Frances Schmittberger without sufficient evidence. He also criticizes Eugene A. Philbin for misleading President Roosevelt with a news article containing charges which have since been withdrawn. Bishop requests that Roosevelt consult with him before involving himself in New York City matters.
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1903-02-19
Joseph Bucklin Bishop would like to speak with President Roosevelt about candidates for the new United States District Judgeship in the southern district.
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1903-02-05
Joseph Bucklin Bishop sends an enclosure for President Roosevelt’s amusement and Nicholas Murray Butler has agreed to dine with them on February 26. Bishop shows concern for Butler’s condition.
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1903-01-29
Joseph Bucklin Bishop will bring Williams to see President Roosevelt but feels that Williams will do what is required without further urging from the President. Bishop offers to come to Washington immediately if Roosevelt is uneasy.
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1903-02-02
Joseph Bucklin Bishop sends President Roosevelt an enclosure regarding the recent murder of Narciso Gener Gonzales, a newspaper editor in South Carolina whose paper, The State, called for an end to lynching, among other progressive causes. Bishop feels this incident will be of great service to Roosevelt’s position on African American affairs.
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1903-01-20
Joseph Bucklin Bishop supports William Williams and what he is doing at Ellis Island.
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1903-01-26
Joseph Bucklin Bishop sends an enclosure for President Roosevelt to read.
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1903-01-06
There are several subjects Joseph Bucklin Bishop would like to discuss with President Roosevelt when he arrives in Washington, D.C.
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1903-01-10