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Benjamin Ide Wheeler writes that Frank P. Flint has won the Senate seat. Wheeler recommends Flint as an honest man, and a supporter of President Roosevelt’s administration, though not of “supreme ability or thorough education.” Flint was “selected” by the Southern Pacific Railway and so will not take issue with “railroad interests.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-13
Frank H. Hitchcock writes to Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou regarding Dr. Adolph Danziger’s campaign work. Hitchcock points out that although Danziger’s enthusiasm for the work was sometimes considered injudicious, his speeches were highly regarded and brought about good results.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-26
President Roosevelt spoke with Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor William R. Wheeler about Russell C. Allen, who Alice Lee wants Roosevelt to name Collector of the Port of San Diego. While Wheeler agrees that Allen is a good man, both he and Roosevelt think it would be a fight to get him nominated. Roosevelt comments that while Lee believes that Southern Californians are angry with Senator Frank P. Flint for ousting Thomas Robert Bard, Flint has been a much better ally and supporter of Roosevelt’s fights than Bard was.
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1908-11-06
Alice Lee encloses letters from two men who both agree that Russell C. Allen is a better candidate for Collector of the Port of San Diego than Martin Luther Ward. She reiterates that Ward voted for Senator Frank P. Flint over Thomas Robert Bard against the wishes of his constituents. The people of San Diego feel liberated by many of President Roosevelt’s policies.
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1908-11-15
While Alice Lee understands the position that President Roosevelt is in, she feels that Russell C. Allen should be named Collector of the Port of San Diego. The man the Senators support, Martin Luther Ward, is a “machine man” who was responsible for ousting Senator Thomas Robert Bard and installing Frank P. Flint. The Collector has been merely a political figurehead for many years, and Lee believes that Roosevelt could change that by nominating Allen, a young man who is eager to work hard.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-03
President Wheeler of the University of California gives President Roosevelt an update on the San Francisco Graft Trials. Wheeler also gives Roosevelt a summary of the candidates for the 1906 California gubernatorial race and relates how California schools are segregating Chinese, Japanese, and Korean students.
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1906-10-31
A list of committee members of the League of Lincoln-Roosevelt Republican Clubs of California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-01
The writer discusses the current political situation in California. He believes the state of California will largely vote Republican for the Congressional races.
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1904-09-02
Senators Perkins and Bard have submitted a list of California citizens that could serve as a committee to receive donations for the victims of the volcanic eruption on Martinique.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-13
There is a consular clerkship vacant. California Senators Thomas Robert Bard and George C. Perkins recommend an unnamed candidate, and Secretary of State Hay asks for President Roosevelt’s permission to follow their recommendation and appoint this candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-05