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General Bingham, endorsed by Senator Penrose, claims that there is no incompatibility for members of the Common Council of Philadelphia also serving as Deputy Collectors of Internal Revenue. President Roosevelt believes it to be “undesirable” for federal officers to serve on the Common Council but will allow the current members to serve out their terms.
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1903-07-01
At Senator Lodge’s suggestion, President Roosevelt would like Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to help Robert Shaw’s widow return from abroad.
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1903-07-02
At the direction of President Roosevelt, Loeb encloses papers for Secretary Shaw’s consideration.
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1903-06-24
President Roosevelt instructs Secretary of the Treasury Shaw on several appointments.
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1903-06-24
If James A. Jewell leaves his position on the Board of General Appraisers, President Roosevelt would like to appoint Charles P. McClelland.
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1903-06-19
Due to protests from the Greek government, President Roosevelt instructs Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to take no action regarding the Greek accountant that supposedly violated the contract labor law.
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1903-06-14
President Roosevelt does not understand the newspaper accounts of Comptroller Robert J. Tracewell’s decision in William Demos Crum’s case. Roosevelt would like Tracwell to explain what makes Crum’s case different.
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1903-05-19
President Roosevelt would like Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to appoint Harry A. Hanbury as Shipping Commissioner after the New York legislature adjourns.
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1903-03-28
President Roosevelt would like Harry A. Hanbury appointed near April 10.
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1903-03-31
President Roosevelt would like Timothy Thomas Fortune to report to Commissioner General of Immigration Frank P. Sargent.
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1903-03-16
William Plimley is a candidate for an appointment as Assistant Treasurer at New York, and President Roosevelt would like Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to investigate the allegations against Plimley.
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1903-03-16
President Roosevelt suggests that Secretary of the Treasury Shaw speak with General Benjamin F. Tracy on the financial question.
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1903-03-19
President Roosevelt requests Secretary Shaw’s opinion regarding a disputed ice contract.
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1903-02-12
Margaret Dye Ellis believes that there should be female inspectors in New York and has President Roosevelt’s support. Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to implement the plan.
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1903-01-09
President Roosevelt is concerned about Internal Revenue Collector William McCoach who also serves on the Philadelphia Council. Roosevelt urges Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to investigate and to encourage McCoach either to not seek re-election to the council or to resign his position as Collector.
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1903-01-12
George B. Cortelyou encloses letters from President Roosevelt and John A. Leslie.
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1902-12-06
President Roosevelt hopes the request in the enclosed letter can be met.
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1902-11-08
President Roosevelt requests Secretary of the Treasury Shaw’s views on the enclosed letter from Burnham.
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1902-11-06
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1902-11-08
Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940
Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932
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President Roosevelt concedes that in the past he may have said he would like to see Archbishop Ireland as a Cardinal but denies even alluding to the subject while President.
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1902-10-22