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Assistant Secretary of State Peirce informs William Loeb that he received his telegram and he will instruct William Lawrence Penfield to get the papers ready. Ambassador John Barrett of Panama wishes to take the oath as ambassador to Colombia unless Ambassador William Worthington Russell’s commission is signed.
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1905-07-01
Secretary of State Root writes to President Roosevelt regarding a report from William J. Calhoun, and additions Calhoun wants to add for clarity. The report is likely relating to recent work Calhoun was doing in Venezuela to resolve a dispute there.
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1906-02-02
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of State Root that General Yboni told James F. J. Archibald, the correspondent in Venezuela, that the Venezuelans could not deal with the United States while the ultimatum was in force. Archibald reports about the arms in various locations and says that it would be a serious event to attack them. Roosevelt asks when William J. Calhoun’s report will be made.
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1906-01-11
President Roosevelt thanks Reverend Abbott for writing to him. He feels the death of former Secretary of State John Hay “bitterly” for both personal and public reasons, but what he must now “make good” is the public loss. He will not stop Secretary of War William H. Taft from going to the Philippines, but is having difficulty managing the State Department by himself. He wishes he could find help for the peace negotiations between Japan and Russia, as well as for San Domingo and Venezuela. If William J. Calhoun is willing to go to Venezuela, Roosevelt will send him.
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1905-07-03
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1905-07-11
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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President Roosevelt wishes for Nicholas Murray Butler to visit and concurs that William J. Calhoun is worthy of esteem. Roosevelt comments at length on an article in Collier’s Weekly, one he assumes was written by Norman Hapgood, and desires Butler to “know the exact facts.” On careful reading, Roosevelt believes the article was written with malicious intent due to its numerous falsehoods regarding the construction projects at the Capitol and the White House, the hiring of the architects completing these jobs, appointments of others to government posts, and other matters. In his explanation, Roosevelt makes analogies to many political situations, past and present.
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1904-06-03
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt invites Senator Allison to have lunch with him at the Metropolitan Club to meet William J. Calhoun, who recently returned from an appointment as a special envoy to Cuba.
William J. Calhoun had been sent to Cuba by President William McKinley as a special commissioner to investigate the recent death of Dr. Ricardo Ruiz, an American citizen.
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1897-06-18
Otto R. Markworth comments on Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Elgin, Iowa, and shares an extensive list of individuals he received autographs and letters from.
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1911-11-10
President-Elect Taft solicits President Roosevelt’s opinion on various political matters, including his inaugural address, pending statehood bills, and cabinet appointments. In particular, Taft would like Roosevelt to review the enclosed passage regarding Asian immigration and related laws. Taft also discusses the rationale behind his potential cabinet appointments, explaining that his choices are based on the individual’s experience, conduct, and character.
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1909-02-23
Secretary of State Root relays to President Roosevelt a message from William J. Calhoun, indicating that his report will be ready soon.
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1906-01-12
Francis B. Loomis writes to President Roosevelt regarding public opinion of the President and the investigation surrounding Loomis and Mr. Bowen. Loomis mentions a quote from Judge Calhoun and suggests incorporating such a short statement in Calhoun’s formal report to Roosevelt.
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1905-12-26
William Lawrence Penfield asks if President Roosevelt would prefer the facilities needed for William J. Calhoun’s investigation to come through the regular legation in Caracas. Penfield indicates he would like to take his vacation after he meets with Calhoun and Elihu Root.
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1905-07-13
Alvey A. Adee notifies Benjamin F. Barnes that Judge William J. Calhoun will be arriving on Wednesday. Adee requests authorization to hire a secretary and interpreter for Calhoun.
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1905-07-17
William Lawrence Penfield forwards William J. Calhoun’s commission paperwork and states he does not know how a newspaper was able to find out about the appointment.
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1905-07-11
Nicholas Murray Butler requests to meet with President Roosevelt at the White House. He forwards a letter from Albert Dexter Nortoni about Judge Amos M. Thayer, and ends with the suggestion of William J. Calhoun as a potential Cabinet member.
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1904-05-31