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Two Republican clubs, the Austro-Hungarian Republican League and the Colored Republican Club, will be factors in the coming campaign, in support of President Roosevelt’s re-election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-04
President Roosevelt thanks Theodore G. Stein for his letter. He notes that he has “great regard” for Marcus Braun, and asks what he can do in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-26
President Roosevelt tells Representative Parsons, member of the New York Republican County Committee, that he believes it was wrong to leave off Judge Otto Alfred Rosalsky from the nominations and furthermore does not agree with the Nominators’ Committee on adding Democrats to the Republican ticket. Roosevelt believes it is the utmost importance that Republicans do all they can in all elections in New York to support a victory against William Randolph Hearst in the “main contest” for governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-08
After learning more about a case concerning efforts by the Hungarian government to prevent Austro-Hungarian immigrants from becoming American citizens, President Roosevelt tells Secretary of State Root that Marcus Braun was in the right, and that the State Department erred in backing up then-ambassador Bellamy Storer, who Roosevelt now believes had become “wholly valueless from the standpoint of representing American interests.” He wishes that the cable mentioned by Braun in an enclosed letter could be authenticated and publicized.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-28
President Roosevelt tells Ambassador Francis that Francis’s predecessor, Bellamy Storer, had been derelict in his duty, and advises him on several actions he could take to begin repairing the damage Storer caused. Roosevelt is not happy about how the Austrian government is handling immigration to the United States and advises Francis to take an interest in immigration and naturalization matters. He also advises Francis to remember that he is ambassador to both Austria and Hungary, and to make sure to not neglect the Hungarian side of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and to carefully contact Count Albert Apponyi to begin reaching out.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-25
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf to direct the Bureau of Immigration to make a report regarding the actions of the Austro-Hungarian Government regarding immigration to the United States. Roosevelt has been approached on behalf of some American steamship companies regarding the situation and wonders whether there is any action that needs to be taken. He additionally asks Metcalf about a report by Marcus Braun, former Inspector of Immigration in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-28
President Roosevelt has been reviewing the case of Marcus Braun. He tells Secretary of State Root that while he did not think it was wise to send Braun to Hungary, the State Department did not support him as well as it should have. He expresses his concerns about immigration from Austria-Hungary, and overall considers the government there “one of the most unfriendly […] to us that there is in Europe.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-28
President Roosevelt informs James Sullivan Clarkson that there is nothing more he can do for Marcus Braun, former US Immigration Inspector. Braun acted “with extreme folly” in Austria-Hungary, and his resignation and the “assaults” upon him are the result of his own conduct.
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1905-10-03
President Roosevelt informs American Minister to Austria-Hungary Storer that Marcus Braun was sent to Russia, and now he will have to appeal to American Ambassador to Russia George von Lengerke Meyer. Roosevelt praises Braun’s work in connection with immigration, but says Braun will never be sent to Hungary again. The president also expresses his displeasure at Austria-Hungary “aiding steamship companies” to send immigrants to the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-05
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from the head of the Hungarian Club, Marcus Braun, who has done excellent work for the Republican Party. Roosevelt would like James Sullivan Clarkson to meet with Braun and hopefully find a position for him.
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1902-07-18
Marcus Braun of the Hungarian Republican Club, and strong Theodore Roosevelt supporter, is coming to speak with Collector Stranahan. Braun has done excellent political work and President Roosevelt would like Braun’s people to receive some recognition.
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1902-04-25
John Boyle informs Frank Harper that Marcus Braun’s dinner has been postponed and Theodore Roosevelt should attend Frederick J. H. Kracke’s dinner instead.
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1910-10-24
Fernande Braun, writing on behalf of her husband Marcus Braun, hopes William Loeb will enjoy the wines she sent and that he will raise a glass to the health of his family. She wishes a merry Christmas and happy New Year for them all. The secret that she is her husband’s typist is out and she is proud of her position.
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1907-12-22
James Sullivan Clarkson explains the political situation in Iowa to William Loeb. Clarkson is concerned that a group of powerful men and various corporations is conspiring to control delegations in Iowa and the surrounding states to the detriment of President Roosevelt and Vice President Taft. In particular General Dodge, a close friend of Governor Cumins, is thought to be behind the operation. Clarkson believes that most people will support Roosevelt’s cause, including capitalists who have criticized him in the past. A handwritten note posits that perhaps Dodge is actually on Roosevelt’s side and is influencing matters in his favor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-24
Ambassador Storer is sorry to have to “turn a cold shoulder” on so ardent a supporter of President Roosevelt as Marcus Braun, but Storer does not believe that Braun can be of use to the United States Department of Commerce in Hungary. Braun, against Storer’s advice and wishes, gave inflammatory interviews to Hungarian newspapers which were counterproductive to Storer’s diplomatic mission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-24
James Sullivan Clarkson forwards a letter from Marcus Braun and supports Braun’s idea to send Secretary of State John Hay to New York, New York, to give speeches and secure votes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-16
William Williams does not want to hire Marcus Braun at the position he requested but is looking into hiring one of Braun’s associates as a Hungarian interpreter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-08
Marcus Braun cannot accept a position at Ellis Island for less than $2,500 per year.
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1902-08-06
Nevada N. Stranahan reports that he will do whatever he can for Marcus Braun of the Hungarian Club. However, he points out to President Roosevelt that he is limited.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-29