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Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou writes to President Roosevelt about several potential nominees for consular and government positions.
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1905-01-05
John James Jenkins, following his memo from earlier in the day, sends President Roosevelt another resolution.
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1905-01-05
This memorandum discusses developments on the Panama Canal and surrounding areas between July 1, 1904 and January 1, 1905, including dam plans, the Culebra Cut, and the building and mechanical departments. It is suggested that if the progress continues in the next six months as it has in the past six months, the canal can be completed in ten years by January 1, 1915.
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1905-01-01
The Office of Naval Intelligence describes the outbreak of fire following the explosion of a gun during a training exercise on the USS Missouri on April 13, 1904, a fire that killed six officers and twenty-seven enlisted men. The report details the crew’s response to to the emergency and the evidence gathered in review of the incident. The writer states, “The discipline, readiness, and alacrity shown by every person in every department of the ship deserves highest approbation,” and he praises the willingness of numerous crew members to assist in the rescue of others, including three men who ultimately earned the medal of honor for their actions: Gunner Robert E. Cox, Chief Gunner’s Mate Mons Monssen, and Gunner’s Mate First Class Charles S. Schepke.
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1904
Memorandum details a number of recent legislative measures, including changes in appropriations affecting various executive departments, the establishment of the Department of Commerce and Labor, and procedures to be followed by the Secretary of State.
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1903-1904
George B. Cortelyou asks William Loeb to remind President Roosevelt about Virginia Assistant U.S. Marshal J. E. West. When Roosevelt speaks to James E. B. Stuart, who has been appointed U.S. Marshal in the Virginia office, Roosevelt is to discuss West with Stuart, since West has been described as an “excellent man.”
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1904-12-27
Secretary of War Taft forwards to Chief of Staff Chaffee correspondence from President Roosevelt inquiring into appointing a “colored contract surgeon.”
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1904-12-26
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports on recent naval activity as well as the current status of the Russo-Japanese War. Things have been relatively quiet with the exception of damage to the Russian battleship Sevastopol, probably due to torpedo attacks. The writer also reports on the location and agenda of the Second Pacific Fleet.
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1904-12-23
On behalf of Secretary of War William H. Taft, Fred W. Carpenter forwards a letter to Surgeon General O’Reilly stating that President Roosevelt wants to know if a “colored surgeon” can be appointed to serve “colored troops.”
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1904-12-23
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis and Secretary of State Hay believe that President Roosevelt should not attend the Dutch Minister’s wedding. He should simply send a note of thanks.
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1904-12-20
The United States House of Representatives approved the war and ordinary budgets for 1905. There was little alteration of the budget as presented.
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1904-12-17
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports on developments along the Sha River in China and the bombardment of vessels at Port Arthur by Japanese forces.
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1904-12-16
J. Pierpont Morgan will be in Washington, D.C., for the Gridiron dinner. President Roosevelt should extend an invitation to Morgan to visit the White House.
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1904-12-10
Japanese troops are succeeding in their siege of Port Arthur.
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1904-12-09
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports that there has been no change along the Sha River. Russian naval divisions are en route. It is reported that five Holland submarines arrived in Yokohama.
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1904-11-25
The Office of Naval Intelligence details Japanese troop size and deployment. The Japanese are building railroads. Russian naval squadrons are sailing to ports in Africa.
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1904-11-18
President Roosevelt has sent a thank-you note to Superintendent William Henry Maxwell.
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1904-11-18
The memorandum summarizes a conversation with Count Quadt about why Germany fired on a Venezuelan fort.
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1903-01-25
The writer explains Emperor William II’s concerns regarding the concentration of power between certain European countries. The writers states the conditions under which Germany would be willing to attend a conference to discuss the issues in Morocco.
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1905-05-31
Gifford Pinchot offers conservation themed speaking points that President Roosevelt can use in Wyoming during his western trip.
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1903-03-30