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William Allen White encloses a letter, requested by President Roosevelt, expressing his opposition to the appointment of Wiggam as postmaster in Emporia, Kansas. He authorizes the president showing the letter to others. He understands the issue is not of national importance and is sorry to bother the president with it.
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1902-04-26
Herschel V. Jones asks President Roosevelt for advice on how to let Mr. Hill know of an upcoming interview, whether they let him know directly or through another channel. Jones also discussed the issue of the case against the meat trust. He includes statistics for Roosevelt showing that the market is not much different than it had been before the meat trust. Jones urges a more conservative approach in the complaint, arguing that “a radical complaint increases the chance to lose.”
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1902-04-27
Delaware Republicans are divided between the regular Republican organization and the Union Republicans led by John Edward Addicks. The factions were unable to find a compromise and the Democrats need to take advantage in the next election.
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1902-05-01
Governor Taft begins with questions about what should be done in a libel case between Francis B. Loomis and Herbert W. Bowen. He then delves into foreign policy, particularly a dispute between President Castro of Venezuela and an American asphalt company. Taft believes a war with Venezuela can and should be avoided, at least until Congressional approval. Taft would like to send William W. Russell to Venezuela, presumably in a diplomatic capacity. (Description from deciphered transcript.)
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1902-04-27
Transcript of a telegram that was received in code. Governor Taft begins with questions about what should be done in a libel case between Francis B. Loomis and Herbert W. Bowen. He then delves into foreign policy, particularly a dispute between President Castro of Venezuela and an American asphalt company. Taft believes a war with Venezuela can and should be avoided, at least until Congressional approval. Taft would like to send William W. Russell to Venezuela, presumably in a diplomatic capacity.
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1902-04-27
Richard Harding Davis has been traveling in Latin America and met with President Cipriano Castro of Venezuela. Castro said he is going to send President Roosevelt’s son Ted two Venezuelan ponies, and he gave Davis the Grand Cross of the Order of Bolivia. Davis jokes about how he helped run the Venezuelan government but is not respected by the United States. Davis plans to take a trip to Madrid for the Spanish coronation and plans to write about his experiences for Scribner’s or Colliers.
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1902-04-27
Inspector Nesler is traveling to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation at the insistence of Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock, to investigate unfair land leases that have been forced upon the Indians. George Kennan suggests to President Roosevelt several knowledgeable people Nesler ought to consult in his investigation. The names provided include white missionaries and government officials and leading members of the Standing Rock community.
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1902-04-27
Eugene F. Ware is available from May 2-15. He also points out that he did not encourage the sending of news clippings to President Roosevelt. He hears reports that some people began doing so.
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1902-04-27
John Ericson recommends George Y. Wisner for a position on the commission to investigate the water and levels of the Great Lakes. Ericson points out Wisner’s experience in this field of engineering, including his work for Canadian firms.
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1902-04-28
Senator Hanna sends a letter introducing Postmaster Joseph F. Doyle of Savannah who would like to present his case before the President.
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1902-04-28
Secretary of State Hay encloses a report requested by President Roosevelt, regarding the American consulship at London, Ontario, Canada.
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1902-04-28
Secretary of State Hay sends President Roosevelt a “poem from a friendly merchant” who “has a soul above his account books.”
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1902-04-28
W. M. Hughes recommends George Y. Wisner to represent the United States on the international commission pertaining to lake level regulation on the Great Lakes. Hughes mentions the service of Wisner on multiple government studies related to the Great Lakes and also mentions Wisner’s reputation in both the United States and Canada.
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1902-04-28
Robert W. Hunt recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment on the International Board on Lake Level Regulations, mentioning Wisner’s experience on the Deep Waterways Commission.
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1902-04-28
George Kennan thanks George B. Cortelyou for correspondence relating to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Kennan is returning this letter, as well as enclosing one for President Roosevelt.
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1902-04-28
George Kennan discusses the issue of government land leases with the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Kennan suggests that an outside investigator (George B. Grinnell), not someone from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, be sent to investigate the land leases on the reservation. He mentions an unnamed investigator whose testimony changed when in front of his superior. Kennan also mentions a letter from Mary C. Collins, a missionary, regarding admissions by Agent Bingenheimer that he has had published in the Outlook.
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1902-04-28
“I thank you very much for your message.”
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1902-04-28
Edward P. North recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission on lake levels, mentioning Wisner’s standing among his peers and their acceptance of his recommendations.
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1902-04-28
George W. Rafter recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission to consider lake levels, mentioning his work in Canada and the Deep Waterways Commission.
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1902-04-28
H. C. Ripley recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission provided for in the River and Harbor Act, mentioning his experience with hydraulics and the Great Lakes, both in his work and publications.
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1902-04-28