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Eugene A. Philbin writes that the article in the New York Herald reporting friction between the hierarchy and the officials in the Philippines is false. Philbin also heard that William H. Taft was well received during his visit.
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1905-11-04
Eugene A. Philbin would like to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss the New York City post office strike. Philbin has already met with Postmaster William R. Willcox who he says is “abundantly able to take care of the situation.” However, Willcox suggested that if Philbin were able to meet Roosevelt he should discuss the matter with him.
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1905-09-23
Eugene A. Philbin writes to William Loeb to clarify his earlier letter and request that President Roosevelt speak at an upcoming Knights of Columbus celebration.
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1905-09-22
Eugene A. Philbin writes to William Loeb to arrange a meeting with President Roosevelt on behalf of the Knights of Columbus.
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1905-09-18
Eugene A. Philbin would like a decision to be made as to whether or not governmental money can be given to the Catholic Indian Mission schools.
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1905-08-07
Eugene A. Philbin received William Loeb’s letter and has read the enclosed letters from Father John Ireland and Colonel Clarence Ransom Edwards. He believes the matter of the Filipino students has been handled satisfactorily. The blunder of William A. Sutherland has been a good thing, providing President Roosevelt an opportunity to show his desire to be just and fair. The Daily News is calling for intervention into the case of children abducted from Catholic sisters in Arizona, but Roosevelt has already taken action. Philbin has received more letters regarding the Friar Lands Question which contain facts that should be brought to the attention of Roosevelt, but this should wait until after the election. Thomas A. Dwyer, a religious charlatan, is claiming he interviewed Roosevelt and received a favor from him. Philbin believes this is of no concern and mentions it only in passing. He returns the letters from Ireland and Edwards. He leaves tomorrow night for New York.
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1904-10-29
Eugene A. Philbin, an attorney in New York, thanks President Roosevelt for his indirect involvement in a difficult situation involving the New York Foundling Asylum. The sisters of the asylum for the first time sent children to be placed with families in Arizona, where they were taken by a mob. William Loeb referred Philbin to the office of Acting Attorney General Henry Martyn Hoyt, who was able to resolve the situation by involving local authorities. Philbin also briefly mentions matters regarding religious leadership in the Congo and the Philippines.
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1904-10-21
Lawyer Euegene A. Philbin explains to President Theodore Roosevelt a situation involving a group of Filipino students and their placement within colleges and universities around the United States.
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1904-10-14
Eugene A. Philbin writes to President Roosevelt hoping to correct his belief that Father John J. Wynne wished to create a poor impression regarding the government’s attitude towards the Philippines. Philbin reminds Roosevelt of the contributions that Wynne has made in helping navigate the position of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Instead, Philbin believes that Roosevelt has lost the favor of some Catholics because Roosevelt’s opinion regarding the Catholic church has come up too frequently during the campaign, which in turn has led to backlash against him from various sources.
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1904-10-12
Eugene A. Philbin writes to President Roosevelt to say that he received Roosevelt’s letters and that he is going to meet with Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou soon. He also advises Roosevelt to make no comment whatsoever on the “criticisms as well as commendations.”
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1904-10-06
Eugene A. Philbin informs William Loeb that he has heard that a representative from the English government will soon visit President Roosevelt “with a view of obtaining from him an adverse expression of opinion as to the administration of the affairs of the Congo Free State by the Belgium government.” Philbin expresses his opinion that this is a religious matter with which Roosevelt should avoid involvement. He also writes about Consul Edwin J. Sullivan in Turkey, who has attempted to ask Philbin to be a reference in order to secure a Consul post in Dublin, but of whom Philbin does not approve.
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1904-09-27
Eugene A. Philbin congratulates President Roosevelt on the election result in Vermont, which he is sure indicates overall victory in November. Philbin discusses and encloses several articles regarding the political views and concerns of Catholics, but does not think that too much should be published on the matter.
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1904-09-09
Eugene A. Philbin has received the letter from William Loeb enclosing the permit allowing Father Murphy to visit the anchored vessels off Tompkinsville.
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1904-09-06
Eugene A. Philbin comments on a letter from President Roosevelt to Rev. John B. Worrall. Philbin would like William Loeb to read a letter from Father John J. Wynne, commenting on Roosevelt’s fair dealings with all interests. He does not think that creating a “Roosevelt Constitutional Club” in New York City would be successful.
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1904-09-01
Eugene A. Philbin sends on to President Roosevelt a copy of his correspondence with Father John J. Wynne concerning the recent visit of Cardinal Francesco Satolli.
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1904-08-24
Eugene A. Philbin thanks President Roosevelt for sending him a letter that discusses Roosevelt’s policies regarding religious questions and other interests. Philbin believes that Roosevelt has been “the President of all the people” with his non-partisan administration.
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1904-08-08
Eugene A. Philbin asks William Loeb if he would have President Roosevelt sign two photographs to give as presents to Monsignor Edwards and Father John J. Wynne. Philbin thinks this will be beneficial to Roosevelt and reminds Loeb that he will help in Roosevelt’s campaign in any capacity that he is needed.
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1904-07-11
Eugene Philbin suggests that Theodore Roosevelt confer with the Governor of Puerto Rico William Henry Hunt concerning complaints about the treatment of the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico. Philbin adds that Bishop James Herbert Blenk has no complaints about Hunt’s administration.
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1904-04-22
Eugene A. Philbin appreciates President Roosevelt’s kind remarks on his appointment to the New York State Board of Regents. Philbin explains his feelings about education in New York and updates Roosevelt on the “Indian matter.”
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1904-03-11
Eugene A. Philbin informs President Roosevelt that the Ellis Island Commission has carefully gone over their report and removed all ambiguities about the administration of immigration laws at Ellis Island. Philbin believes that George B. Cortelyou’s criticisms were unnecessarily harsh but hopes that their revisions meets with Roosevelt’s approval.
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1904-01-25