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After an investigation by Lieutenant Von Stockhausen, it has been determined that the story about a duel between Adolf Hartmann of Duluth, Minnesota, and Lieutenant Pachmann of the German army was a fabrication. Hartmann had a dispute with a fellow student but never fought a duel. He also denied writing to his father about the matter.
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1901-10
The South African War has increased interest in mounted infantry in Europe and India, with some even advocating for a full army to be mounted. The gloomy news from South Africa is difficult, especially since many of the British admire the Boers. The British are seeking to get their candidate on the throne of Afghanistan but Russia is opposing them with its own influence. There are also tensions in the Persian Gulf as Britain seeks to protect its interests and Germany desires access to Kuwait Harbor as the terminus of the Anatolian railroad. There is a great deal of interest about President Roosevelt in India.
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1901-10-09
Robert Watchorn of the Bureau of Immigration instructs John R. DeBarry to travel to Malone, New York, as they require an efficient immigrant inspector.
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1901-10-09
Charles Erskine Scott Wood is traveling with Mr. Erskine to a sanatorium at Saranac Lake, New York, as Erskine’s health is rapidly deteriorating. Wood is pleased for the country that President Roosevelt was there to succeed to the presidency. He expects Roosevelt to win the Republican presidential nomination due to his popularity with the public.
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1901-10-09
D. Lecuona, the Municipal Mayor of Matanzas in Cuba, sends a request to President Roosevelt to adjust tariff regulations on tobacco, sugarcane, and alcohol being imported into the U.S. in order to ease the economic crisis affecting Cuba. Lecuona presents five concessions he hopes the U.S. will make so that Cuba will again become prosperous and notes that it would bring the Americans’ humanitarian intervention to a dignified close.
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1901-10-10
President Roosevelt’s instructions for the American delegates to the Pan-American Conference at Mexico have been delivered.
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1901-10-10
Ambassador Clayton appreciates retaining his position as ambassador to Mexico under the Roosevelt administration. Clayton is indebted to President Roosevelt and will work towards the success of the administration.
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1901-10-10
Frederick G. Fincke recounts a conversation with New York Representatives Lucius Nathan Littauer and J. S. Sherman in which they spoke well of Theodore Roosevelt.
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1901-10-10
F. Norton Goddard forwards the letter from Mr. Nichols regarding Hawaii. He was pleased to hear from the man recommended by President Roosevelt. In a postscript, Goddard analyzes the vote in the recent elections in the 18th Assembly district, where Democrats have gained sizable majorities. He also comments on the possible re-appointment of U.S. Marshal William Henkel.
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1901-10-10
George H. Lyman compliments President Roosevelt’s actions since succeeding to the presidency.
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1901-10-10
Eliphalet Oram Lyte believes that President Roosevelt has the support of the “plain people” regardless of party. If Seth Low is elected mayor of New York, Lyte suggests that Nicholas Murray Butler would be the ideal candidate to succeed Low as president of Columbia University.
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1901-10-10
On behalf of the Macmillan Company, William Stone Booth encloses payment for President Roosevelt’s articles and requests that Caspar Whitney forward the check. Roosevelt’s wishes regarding advertising will be followed and he will not be referred to as president.
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1901-10-10
Richard C. Parsons admired William McKinley and is pleased that President Roosevelt succeeded him. He has confidence in the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-10-10
John Patton congratulates President Roosevelt on the work he is doing and looks forward to seeing him at the Yale bicentennial. He cautions that J. M. Jamison is unfit for the position of chief justice. Jamison had a “discreditable” career in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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1901-10-10
Jacob A. Riis believes that President Roosevelt will be successful.
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1901-10-10
Douglas Robinson will write to William Steele and explain that arrangements have already been made for the purchase of horses for President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-10
George J. Seabury requests a few lines from President Roosevelt that can be used in an anti-Tammany campaign document. He would like Roosevelt to comment on a liberal Sunday excise law and the reorganization of the police. In a postscript, Seabury complains about Senator Platt’s influence and ties with Tammany.
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1901-10-10
Newspaper article describing President Roosevelt’s background and forecasting the success of his administration. He will likely be neutral towards England but may come into conflict with Germany.
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1901-10-10
Ambassador Clayton withdraws his resignation and will remain ambassador to Mexico for the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-10-10
John S. Wise requests that H. P. Brooks be removed from the list of names he submitted to President Roosevelt. Brooks has recently become “dissipated.” Roosevelt’s efforts in the South have revived Republican hopes in the region.
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1901-10-10