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President Roosevelt informs Francis Wayland Palmer that he is removed from the position of Public Printer, and instructs him to turn over his office to Oscar J. Ricketts as Acting Public Printer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-08
President Roosevelt calls Mr. Palmer’s attention to the “law prohibiting the emission of dense black or gray smoke” in Washington, D.C., and asks if any state department buildings are in violation of the law. All violations should cease.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-18
President Roosevelt sends the report on the investigation into the Government Printing Office. Roosevelt suggests several changes that should be made immediately and believes that the necessity of sending such recommendations reflects poorly on Public Printer Palmer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-22
President Roosevelt has been informed that Cliff D. Scott, a former Rough Rider, has applied for a position at the Government Printing Office. Roosevelt would be pleased if he could be appointed and believes that Scott would be an admirable public servant.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-09
William A. Miller was removed from the position of foreman of the bindery division of the Government Printing Office due to his expulsion from the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders. Civil service rules only allow removal from a competitive position if it will promote the efficiency of the service. As the only reason given for Miller’s removal was his expulsion from the union, the removal will not be recognized and Miller should be reassigned to duty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-03