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Senator Bourne thanks President Roosevelt for his consideration of C. T. Alden for an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Philippine Scouts, a part of the United States Army. He acknowledges that Roosevelt cannot simply overturn precedent and that doing so would discourage non-commissioned officers who are eligible for such commissions.
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1907-06-24
Senator Bourne asks William Loeb to personally deliver the enclosed letter to President Roosevelt.
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1907-06-20
Senator Bourne asks William Loeb, secretary to Theodore Roosevelt, whether Roosevelt has any knowledge of the Spokane Rate Case that will soon come before the Interstate Commerce Commission. There is a rumor in Portland, Oregon, that the President supports the businessmen in the case and Bourne wonders if this is true because if it is true, he would like to present to Roosevelt the views of leading area businessmen.
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1907-06-13
Senator Bourne writes President Roosesvelt to report on his meeting with Scott C. Bone, editor of the Washington Herald, who agrees that by December, public opinion will universally concede that Roosevelt should be re-elected. Bourne goes so far as to say that Roosevelt “must obey the call of the people or be considered a weak coward or a selfish egotist.” He also writes that if Roosevelt can secure the confidence of Richard A. Ballinger, he may be able to defeat the plan of the “reactionaries” who planned to stir up opposition in Washington State.
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1907-06-14
Senator Bourne writes to William Loeb about a delivery of cherries. Bourne’s secretary, John C. Young, will send them from Portland, Oregon, by Wells Fargo Express in a custom icebox. Half of the cherries are to go to President Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and the other half to Loeb and his wife, Katharine. Bourne asks that Loeb return the icebox to Portland so that he can send more cherries in the future.
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1907-06-15
Senator Bourne sends President Roosevelt three letters of endorsement for C. T. Alden to be appointed as a commissioned officer in the Philippine Scouts. Bourne brings particular attention to the endorsement of Captain James H. Aldrich, who notes that Alden was twice commended for courage and valor. Though William Loeb previously informed Bourne that Roosevelt could not appoint Alden, Bourne hopes the endorsements might change Roosevelt’s mind.
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1907-06-19
Senator Bourne believes that President Roosevelt should run for a third term, and makes several arguments why this should be so. Roosevelt’s influence over the economy, his diplomatic abilities as demonstrated by his brokerage of peace between Russia and Japan, and his general popularity means that he should “sacrifice” himself for the country and obey the will of the people. Bourne argues that a win by Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan would result in years of business stagnation, that Secretary of War William H. Taft is not nearly as attractive to the people as Roosevelt is, that New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes could be a dangerous candidate, and that Selden P. Spencer is best ignored.
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1907-06-20
Senator Bourne asks President Roosevelt if he could have a meeting with General Land Commissioner Richard Achilles Ballinger.
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1907-06-10
A list of names and phrases, along with their coded translations, to be used to report on the proceedings of the Republican National Convention.
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1908-06-30
Senator Bourne congratulates President Roosevelt on his Provincetown speech, “one of the ablest you have ever delivered.” He shares his thoughts about corporate management and ownership, and makes suggestions regarding railroad stocks.
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1907-08-23
Senator Bourne apologizes for bothering President Roosevelt with the political matters of his state. To support Roosevelt and ensure the best civil servants are appointed, Bourne may have to “play politics,” and asks Roosevelt to advise. He encloses a clipping and some letters that may interest Roosevelt.
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1907-08-23
Senator Bourne shares with President Roosevelt quotes from Senator Henry Clay Hansborough’s letter discussing his support of Roosevelt. Additionally, Hansborough reports that Alexander McKenzie supports Clarence B. Little for the Senate. Bourne is “not at all surprised at the strength of the Roosevelt sentiment” and finds great pleasure in it.
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1907-08-21
Senator Bourne introduces William Simon U’Ren to Theodore Roosevelt. U’Ren will accompany Roosevelt from Oregon City to Portland, Oregon, in Bourne’s stead.
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1911-03-01
Senator Bourne provides a memorandum on Oregon’s presidential primary law.
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1912-02-02