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Frederick William Holls wants it to be known that he has refused all interviews and has not spoken to any reporters about his audience with Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany. Any article to the contrary is false; Holls is strictly conducting private business.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-14
Frederick William Holls is traveling through Europe and recounts his visits with Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany.
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1902-06-10
Because the difficulties between the International Banking Company and the Guaranty Trust Company are over, Frederick William Holls will not be in Washington to meet with President Roosevelt. Holls is about to embark on a European trip and plans to keep his “eyes and ears open” in major European cities for news. He plans to see Roosevelt at Oyster Bay upon his return from Europe.
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1902-04-29
Frederick William Holls and Senator Platt support Gustav Schleuter for the position of postmaster in Yonkers, New York, arguing that the incumbent, although a loyal Republican, has run a post office that is dirty and disorderly.
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1902-04-26
A political battle is unfolding in Yonkers, New York, between various Republican Party factions over the position of postmaster. Frederick William Holls is against the current postmaster, Henry Osterheld, and supports Gustav Schlueter. Holls writes President Roosevelt to point out that the opinion held by Alford Warriner Cooley of Osterheld are erroneous. Holls argues that Osterheld is a party hack who has not handled his job as postmaster effectively over the past four years.
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1902-04-16
Frederick William Holls calls President Roosevelt’s attention to The Spectator‘s article, “The Unpopularity of Youth.”
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1902-04-01
Frederick William Holls has heard rumors that Ambassador White is resigning and Holls would like to consult with President Roosevelt regarding White’s successor. Holls is a rumored successor but he cannot accept such a position due to financial constraints. He further declares that he is not representing claimants of the International Banking Company against the federal government.
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1902-03-19
Frederick William Holls denies the rumor that he authored a report claiming that Ambassador von Holleben would need to be recalled. Holls speculates that the “blackmailer and forger” Mr. Witte may be behind the rumor.
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1902-03-12
Frederick William Holls informs President Roosevelt that most people in the country support “justice and reciprocity” toward Cuba. Holls encourages Roosevelt to lobby the Ways and Means Committee to support reciprocity.
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1902-02-07
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
Frederick William Holls asks George B. Cortelyou to make inquiries into arranging a luncheon between President Roosevelt and William C. Beer.
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1902-01-23
Frederick William Holls requests a brief meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss “matters of unusual interest.”
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1901-12-24
Frederick William Holls believes that James R. Sheffield would be ideal for the appointment and suggests that President Roosevelt meet with Sheffield soon. Mr. Duer also hopes that Sheffield accepts the appointment. Duer could likely be influenced to accept the appointment if Sheffield declines.
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1901-12-10
Frederick William Holls accepts the lunch invitation for Monday.
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1901-12-03
Frederick William Holls recommends the appointment of James R. Sheffield as Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island, New York. Holls has been carefully monitoring the situation in Mexico and believes there may be a forthcoming treaty for obligatory arbitration.
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1901-11-07
Frederick William Holls defends Consul Diederich, the American consul in Bremen, Germany, against the recent effort to have him dismissed. Holls suggests that the a new commissioner of immigration at Ellis Island should be fit to be a federal judge and a “native born American of eminence.”
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1901-10-24
Frederick William Holls agrees to call at the White House on Friday evening. Holls is hosting Fedor Fedorovich Martens, an international lawyer and councilor for the Russian department of foreign affairs. He hopes President Roosevelt can meet with Martens on Saturday as Martens would like to discuss the American sugar dispute with Russia. Holls hopes Roosevelt can also meet with Dr. von Scheele, the Lutheran Bishop of Wisby, Sweden.
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1901-10-16
Frederick William Holls congratulates President Roosevelt on positive press coverage from Review of Reviews, the Buffalo Express, and Nicholas Murray Butler’s essay in Educational Review.
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1901-10-03
Steinway & Sons will soon be manufacturing their 100,000th piano and they would like to present the piano to the government for use in the White House. Steinway is not looking for an advertising opportunity but is seeking assurances that the piano will be accepted. The “monumental” piano will take over a year to manufacture.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
Frederick William Holls recommends Charles V. Herdliska for appointment as United States consul at Prague.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23