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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
Archbishop Ireland sends several enclosures, including letters from John Schroers, Richard C. Kerens, and Father James J. Keogh. The topic of the letters is Bellamy Storer. Regarding the matter of the Germania in Milwaukee, Ireland placed this in the hands of Keogh. Ireland acted out of his own responsibility without dropping the name of President Roosevelt except to ask the writers of the letters to address the letters to Roosevelt.
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1902-04-26
Thomas T. Johnston recommends George Y. Wisner to “represent the United States in matters pertaining to the regulation of the levels of the Great Lakes.” Johnston references Wisner’s experience on the Commission on Deep Waterways and also his experience working in Canada, which would benefit him in this international project.
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1902-04-26
Responding to an inquiry about President Roosevelt’s membership in the National Institute of Arts and Letters, Brander Matthews writes that he does not have any information about the president’s membership, but he hopes that he continues it. The National Institute includes many of the leading artists, composers, and writers in the nation, according to Matthews. Included in the membership are William Dean Howells, Edmund Clarence Stedman, George Washington Cable, Richard Watson Gilder, and Hamlin Garland. The group holds two or three meetings a year.
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1902-04-26
Assistant Postmaster General Wynne called regarding rumors that Frank Johnson, secretary to Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Oliver Lyman Spaulding, will be appointed to replace Spaulding. Wynne believes this appointment would be a mistake.
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1902-04-26
Senator Patterson met with President Roosevelt to discuss an extension on the order to remove all fences on the public domain. Roosevelt extended the time for removal until July 1 and stated there would be no further extensions.
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1902-04-27
Governor General Taft encloses a passage from a personal letter to Secretary of War Elihu Root that pertains to the Philippines. Taft sent a letter to several individuals on the Taft Commission stating that the United States had no “dollars interest” in the islands, and the recipients agreed that it was the truth.
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1902-04-26
William D. Washburn writes that President Roosevelt is doing an excellent job. He mentions that certain groups who think they should “own the earth” are the ones who are really complaining, but the mass of the people support what Roosevelt is doing.
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1902-04-26
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