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James Sullivan Clarkson has met with Booker T. Washington and Captain Scott regarding the Alabama situation. They will be able to advise President Roosevelt of their wishes in a few days. Scott believes that at least one Republican Congressman can be gained in Alabama.
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1902-09-29
For the first time, African Americans participated in a Republican conference in Alabama. William F. Aldrich paid tribute to President Roosevelt and called for the state’s delegation to the Republican National Convention to be pledged to Roosevelt.
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1903-05-13
Two articles from the New York Age discuss political meetings and resolutions by various African American societies and meetings. The first reports on a visit of New York Age editor Timothy Thomas Fortune to San Francisco, where he spoke about the need for political unity among African Americans, and praised President Roosevelt’s statesmanship. The second reports on a meeting of the Union League Republican Club of Detroit, which upholds its support of President Roosevelt after he wrote a letter condemning those who opposed his nomination of the African American William Demos Crum for Customs Collector in Charleston, South Carolina. The club also speaks against the “lily white” Republicans and the invitation of Senator Benjamin R. Tillman to speak in Detroit.
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1902-12-25
R. L. Hoffman does not want Robert Lloyd Smith to be appointed to a representative office in Texas and presents evidence of why Smith is not qualified due to disloyalty to the Republican Party.
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1902-06-10
President Roosevelt’s letter on the appointment of African Americans to positions in the south is being widely commended by African American organizations.
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1902-12-25
John Barrett is touring the West Coast before traveling abroad and submits a few reflections on the political situation in this area; particularly California, Oregon, and Washington. Barrett points out his opinion that President Roosevelt is much more popular than the Republican Party on the West Coast, which is “rent into warring factions.” Barrett believes that the appointment of a western member to Roosevelt’s cabinet would be a positive step.
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1902-04-30
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from an unnamed clergyman seeking a role in the convention that is being held by “colored delegates” prior to the Republican National Convention.
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1912-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Sidney D. Redmond, stating that Roosevelt would like an African American to second his nomination at the Republican National Convention. If Senator Dixon finds Perry Wilson Howard to be the best candidate, the secretary requests that he contact Redmond directly.
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1912-06-11
Frank Harper updates Governor Hadley on the Roosevelt campaign’s expectations for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit and schedule.
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1912
E. C. Branson understands why Dr. Butler could not provide a letter of introduction to President Roosevelt. Branson’s committee was able to meet with the President and discuss the South’s reaction to the Booker T. Washington dinner.
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1902-01-25
Senator Hanna asks President Roosevelt to consider the appointment of Walter L. Cohen as Naval Officer of the Port of New Orleans. Cohen has the support of the “colored Republicans” of New Orleans.
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1902-01-16
Francis E. Leupp brings four separate matters to the attention of George B. Cortelyou: enclosed papers from Timothy Thomas Fortune who is seeking an appointment, the appearance of two newspaper articles that have “wrought havoc with the feelings of the President’s warm friends” in New York and Philadelphia, a request from Ernest Lee Conant to speak to President Roosevelt regarding the Cuban question, and Rollo Ogden would like to pay his respects to the President.
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1902-01-16
Senator Hanna suggests E. E. Wood and A. S. Badger for the Naval Officer appointment.
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1902-01-18
Booker T. Washington would like to meet with President Roosevelt before a Naval Officer is appointed for the port of New Orleans. He would also like to discuss the possibility of retaining J. H. Bingham as Internal Revenue Collector for the State of Alabama.
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1902-01-22
Booker T. Washington offers suggestions for appointments in Mississippi. He supports Edgar S. Wilson, Register in Jackson, as Marshal of the Southern District of Mississippi. The current Marshal could then become Register. He also supports Isaiah T. Montgomery for Receiver of Public Moneys.
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1901-12-24
Booker T. Washington advises President Roosevelt regarding southern appointments.
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1901-12-17
General Rosser thanks Senator McLaurin for the letter concerning the 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution. Rosser hopes to call a conference to discuss “negro suffrage” which he believes will inevitably be limited in the southern United States. He suggests altering the 15th amendment to prevent discrimination in federal elections but allowing states to handle their own affairs.
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1901-12-18
Senator McLaurin attempts to clarify his views on African American suffrage. McLaurin supports states being able to restrict suffrage and thus prevent “negro domination.” A small “intelligent electorate” of African Americans can effectively protect their race and serve as a balance of power in the South. McLaurin wants “division of thought” over racial divisions.
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1901-12-19
Ralph Waldo is confident that Senator Hanna will seek the next Republican presidential nomination. He is concerned that African American office holders will support Hanna as in many hold their position due to a recommendation from Hanna.
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1901-12-03
Several citizens of Colorado County, Texas, affirm that Robert Lloyd Smith supported Representative Hawley during the 1898 congressional election and that Smith is a loyal supporter of the Republican Party.
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1901-11-28