Episcopal approvals
Pamphlet with statements from Catholic leaders supporting the American Federation of Catholic Societies.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-03
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The American Federation of Catholic Societies
Thomas B. Minahan, president of the American Federation of Catholic Societies, describes the formation, goals, and benefits of the federation.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-10
To relieve the Jews
After investigating the situation of Russian Jews, Arnold White suggests a conference between Russia, Great Britain, and the United States to discuss Russia’s “Jewish question.” White’s proposed solution is that Russia will provide territory and the western powers will provide the necessary capital for expanded Jewish settlements.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-28
Santiago Cuebas granted a pardon
Santiago Cuebas has been granted a pardon in honor of the fifth anniversary of American troops landing in Puerto Rico. Cuebas had been convicted of seducing Antonia Cuebas, no relation. Santiago and Antonia were in a mutual relationship but Antonia’s mother attempted to use the relationship to extort Santiago’s father.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07
Election perjurers set at liberty
Romualdo Garcia and Jose Martinez have been pardoned by Acting Governor Hartzell. Garcia and Martinez had been convicted of perjury.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07
Book outline
Outline of Francis Curtis’s book, The Republican Party: A History of its Fifty Years’ Existence and a Record of its Measures and Leaders, 1854-1904.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-30
Telegram from Francis B. Loomis to Benjamin F. Barnes
Acting Secretary of State Loomis has received President Roosevelt’s letter regarding Hermann Speck von Sternburg. The letter did not state whether Loomis’s suggestions regarding Hermann Speck von Sternburg’s reception were approved, and and he needs to conclude the reception’s details. Loomis would like to discuss the appointments to Antwerp, Belgium, and Cairo, Egypt, as he is receiving many applications.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-31
John L. Williams & Sons weekly bulletin
Bulletin from the banking house of John L. Williams & Sons reviewing American economic progress since the election of William McKinley and forecasting great economic opportunities in the American South.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-31
New York Daily News for sale
Auction announcement for the New York Daily News. The newspaper’s name and property will be auctioned on August 21, 1903, by Auctioneer Bryan L. Kennelly.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-31
Note on request from British government
The British government has requested that the American squadron on its way to Kiel, Germany, visit an English port.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07
Note on travel of Eugene F. Ware
Eugene F. Ware is leaving for the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment in California around August 8 or 10.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07
Letter from William Loeb to Benjamin F. Barnes
William Loeb approves of the idea of sending White House pictures for fairs. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s signed photographs were always highly appreciated but they should not be sent in response to all requests from fairs. Loeb was pleased to hear the good news about President Roosevelt and that everything is going well.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-01
Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt
Postmaster General Payne reviews the indictments in the postal investigation and is pleased with the work of Assistant District Attorney Oliver E. Pagan.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-01
To put our finances on a sound basis
Ebenezer J. Hill provides recommendations on financial and monetary policy.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-03
Summary of letter from Thomas Goode Jones
Thomas Goode Jones argues that race conflicts have not increased since President Roosevelt took office and will continue no matter who is president. Politicians simply took advantage of Roosevelt’s support for African Americans and his interactions with William Demos Crum and Booker T. Washington. Jones would like to quote from Roosevelt’s letter regarding the peonage cases.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-03
Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt
Postmaster General Payne has received James Sullivan Clarkson’s letter regarding the letter carrier conventions that endorsed William Randolph Hearst for president. Assistant Postmaster General Bristow and his investigators are looking into the matter. Depending on Bristow’s findings, the Civil Service Commission can investigate individual cases or start a general investigation into the whole matter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-04
Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt
Postmaster General Payne has been examining the Post Office Department’s precautions against fraud in weighing mail on the railroad. He is satisfied that the opportunities for fraud are “very remote.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-04
Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt
After discussion with Secretary of War Elihu Root and Post Office Department officials, Postmaster General Payne has ordered the transfer of foreign mail from the Cunard Line to the American Line when sailing dates change from Wednesday to Saturday.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-04
Telegram from Leslie M. Shaw to Benjamin F. Barnes
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw is leaving for Chicago, Illinois, today. He can be reached through his office or at the Auditorium Hotel.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-04
Letter from Eugene F. Ware to Theodore Roosevelt
Commissioner of Pensions Ware believes that $45,000,000 for the first year is the lowest amount that can be considered. The total for pensions would then be $180,000,000. In a handwritten note, he adds that the amount will diminish after the first year.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-04