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Upon hearing that President Roosevelt has appointed John Charles Black as Civil Service Commissioner, Commissioner Cooley recommends that Black be made President of the Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-17
Civil Service Commissioner Cooley discusses his reports, memorandums, and findings concerning scandal in the Philadelphia Post Office. Cooley also amends his report on the Indiana Post Office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-27
Alford Warriner Cooley writes to William Loeb in receipt of his letter concerning the Philadelphia Post Office scandal. Cooley asks Loeb to forward the enclosed letter to President Roosevelt.
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1903-11-27
Alford Warriner Cooley encloses the memorandum requested by President Roosevelt, regarding regulations for the removal of postal employees.
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1903-10-13
Civil Service Commissioner Cooley writes President Roosevelt to say he has received instructions from William Loeb to not make any statements regarding fourth class postmasters. Cooley has been careful not to say anything about the matter.
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1903-10-05
Civil Service Commissioner Cooley clarifies his position regarding the classification of fourth class postmasters. According to Cooley’s interpretation, fourth class postmasters are exempt from examinations and can be appointed without regard to civil service rules. However, they are also within the classified service and subject to rules pertaining to removal for political reasons.
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1903-09-25
Civil Service Commissioner Cooley addresses issues concerning hiring Civil War veterans for government positions.
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1903-07-29
Civil Service Commissioner Cooley encloses a letter expressing the decision by the commission concerning whether to give veterans a hiring preference for government positions. Commission President John R. Procter will sign the letter when he reaches Oyster Bay. Cooley also expresses his concern about a rumor that Commission President John R. Procter may be leaving his post for a position as president of the University of Virginia. He hopes that President Roosevelt can encourage Procter to remain on the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-29
Alford Warriner Cooley objects to Frederick William Holls’s plan to replace Henry Osterheld as postmaster of the Yonkers Post Office. Cooley argues that Osterheld is a fine public servant and is only opposed by a small minority of residents for political reasons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-12