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Oscar S. Straus updates William Loeb on the steps taken to assure the United States Jewish population that every precaution possible is being taken to prevent massacres of Jewish people in Russia on Easter.
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1906-04-10
Oscar S. Straus reminds President Roosevelt of his intention to speak with Russian Ambassador Rosen about threats of an Easter massacre in Russia. Straus passes on information that Samuel Montagu received from Cecil Spring Rice, stating that conditions in Russia are “most threatening” in regards to the possible pogrom.
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1906-04-09
Oscar S. Straus, a Jewish member of the Hague’s Court of Arbitration, discusses the Russian massacres with President Roosevelt. He praises the president on his decision to not intervene in the revolution. Straus also states that the emigration of refugees from Russia will grow less as the hope for rights and freedom in Russia nears realization.
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1905-12-15
Oscar S. Straus writes to President Roosevelt to discuss his opinion of Count Sergei Vitte, the Hague Conference, and naturalization issues between Hungary and Armenia.
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1905-09-12
Oscar S. Straus asks Benjamin F. Barnes to present President Roosevelt with his letter sent the previous day.
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1905-08-16
Oscar S. Straus recounts to President Roosevelt a meeting during the Portsmouth Peace Conference between Russian plenipotentiary Sergei Witte and influential American Jews discussing the civil rights of Jews in Russia. Straus also notes the doubts some of the ministers have regarding prospects of peace between Russia and Japan, and encourages Roosevelt to make his sentiments known to them to encourage an agreement.
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1905-08-15
Oscar S. Straus wishes President Roosevelt an enjoyable vacation, and says that he approves of how Roosevelt handled the situation in “San Domingo.”
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1905-03-30
Oscar S. Straus discusses the prospect of appointing an ambassador to Japan as it appears that this is the right course to take.
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1905-03-15
Oscar S. Straus feels the treaty amendments proposed by the Committee on Foreign Relations makes a mockery of the efforts of international arbitration. He suggests it would be better to postpone ratification to a more favorable time than to implement the proposed changes.
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1905-02-10
Oscar S. Straus asks President Roosevelt’s permission to borrow some portions of Roosevelt’s previous letter to share in spite of it being marked “personal.” Straus has already shared the portion of the letter pertaining directly to Mr. Lebowich with him, and is sure it will bring him pride and gratification. Regarding the upcoming election, Straus believes that everything is progressing well, and that Roosevelt has the favor of the common people. Straus also reports that at the International Peace meetings that he has recently spoken at, Roosevelt has been praised for his leadership and involvement with the Hague Tribunal.
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1904-10-17
Oscar S. Straus writes in preparation for President Roosevelt’s upcoming visit with the Armenian Church officials. He informs Roosevelt that he has asked the Armenians not to make specific requests, particularly relating to the Second Hague Conference, and that it is rather a visit to pay respects.
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1904-09-27
Oscar S. Straus congratulates President Roosevelt on his letter accepting the Republican presidential nomination.
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1904-09-12
Oscar S. Straus offers suggestions to improve President Roosevelt’s rough draft about the passport question. Straus mentions that he is on a trip in the woods “for a good fish and much needed rest.”
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1904-08-09
Oscar S. Straus shares a conversation he had about the labor situation in Colorado with President Roosevelt and gives his opinion that Roosevelt should not intervene. He acknowledges that his opinion maybe premature since an investigation into the situation is still going on. Straus also congratulates Roosevelt on winning the presidential nomination.
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1904-06-28
Oscar S. Straus suggests that President Roosevelt write a letter asking Switzerland to either defer its Red Cross Convention, or to refer it to the second Hague Conference, as it is causing a conflict. He also suggests that Roosevelt recommend taking a more affirmative attitude on “Asiatic immigration,” which will have the practical effect concerning exclusion, but will have a better diplomatic and international affect.
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1905-12-13
Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus sends Attorney General Bonaparte an excerpt from the arguments of New Mexico Attorney General Albert B. Fall in the land fraud case there. Fall describes the disparaging attitude taken towards the officials overseeing land sales. In the current case, the Territory of New Mexico will finally be able to show the facts to the public and be vindicated in court. The specific details of the sale of the lands and whether the contracts will be voided are questions for the Territory of New Mexico alone to determine.
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1907-08-30
Oscar S. Straus gives an address at the University of Georgia tracing the development of religious liberty in the United States. Beginning with the founding of several American Colonies, including Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, Straus examines how many of the colonies dealt with religious freedom, or lack thereof, and how as the United States has developed as a nation it has set forth the law that no religion or sect of religion is above any other, and that the laws apply to all equally.
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1907-05-13
Oscar S. Straus shares reports of rumors concerning the massacre of Jews in Odessa, Russia, and the tolerance of the Russian government for publications inciting the massacre. Straus trusts that President Roosevelt will invoke “humanitarian diplomacy” concerning the matter.
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1904-03-31
Oscar S. Straus responds to President Roosevelt’s confidential letter concerning U. S. policy during the Russo-Japanese War.
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1904-02-11
As a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Hague, Oscar S. Straus recommends exercising mediation articles of the Hague Conventions as a way to avert a potential world war.
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1904-02-08