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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary asks John F. Clark if the newspaper reports on Frank Brach’s trial are accurate, especially regarding the $1,000 bail.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-25
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of State Root if it is possible to release Jan Janov Pouren on bail. He notes that if Pouren were an American citizen, he would already be released. Roosevelt asks why they should discriminate against Pouren simply because he is a Russian political refugee.
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1908-10-19
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of State Root why they cannot admit Jan Janov Pouren to bail. If that was possible, it would help a great deal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-14
President Roosevelt asks Attorney General Moody whether, in cases similar to the one that he encloses information about from the Department of Commerce and Labor, it might be possible for the department to have the authority to admit prisoners to bail. He feels that the current rules are very harsh.
The enclosed letter to which Roosevelt refers is from Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor Howard Metcalf regarding several french engineers who have been detained in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Governor Hunt informs George B. Cortelyou that Santiago Iglesias Pantín was attempting to leave the island to avoid trial after having failed to appear in criminal court three times. Iglesias Pantín is charged with conspiring to raise the price of labor, and one death has occurred in riots attributed to his agitation. Hunt will ask for his bail to be reduced, but notes that the court is reluctant due to Iglesias Pantín’s dangerous character and bad record.
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1901-11-11
J. Martin, a former rough rider, petitions Theodore Roosevelt for a loan of $200 to help him secure a release from jail in Prescott, Arizona.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-26
Samuel Gompers finds it outrageous that a cash bail is being required for the release of Santiago Iglesias Pantin when Sidney S. McKee has “responsible securities” to offer. Gompers requests that the matter be brought to President Roosevelt’s attention.
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1901-11-18
The Cuban Supreme Court has decided not to allow bail in the post office cases and Estes G. Rathbone will be confined until the final action of the Supreme Court. Mr. Reeves, who turned states evidence, will be pardoned.
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1902-03-29
Senator Hanna’s friend, Gene Rathbone, has been denied bail and Hanna hopes that President Roosevelt can use his influence to remedy the situation.
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1902-03-28
The arrested person in question formally asked for help from Attorney General Knox. Governor Hunt conferred with Knox and will ask for the man’s release on nominal bail.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-11