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Benjamin Ide Wheeler approves of President Roosevelt’s message “en bloc.” Wheeler has spoke with many business leaders of San Francisco, California, and they were also enthusiastic. Wheeler believes the main problem now is the “Philippines question.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-04
The I. X. L. Packing Company of San Francisco, California, which produces “tomales and other delicacies,” would like to send President Roosevelt some samples of their products. Senator Platt has made purchases from the company and informed them that he believes Roosevelt would accept the samples.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-11
Archbishop Ireland requests a meeting with President Roosevelt so that he can present the Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco, California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-31
Henry Edward Pellew expresses his sympathy and affection after President Roosevelt succeeded to the presidency. Pellew is traveling to an Episcopal convention in San Francisco, California, and hopes to join the delegates in praying for Roosevelt’s guidance and safety.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-19
John McEwen Hyde informs General Marshall Independence Ludington that the transport Thomas left Nagasaki, Japan, for San Francisco, California, with the remains of Colonel Emerson Hamilton Liscum. His widow, Mary Diven Liscum, and General James H. Wilson are passengers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-11-12
Doctor Harry O. Perley updates General Henry Clark Corbin on the deaths of Claude D. Leslie and Arthur Hennessy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-07-27
Robert Howze has heard that the War Department is considering mounting a current infantry regiment and he would like Theodore Roosevelt to influence that decision in favor of Howze’s regiment. The regiment will soon be shipping out from San Francisco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-22
Secretary of War Taft reports to President Roosevelt on labor negotiations with railroad employees working on the Panama Canal and isthmian railroad, touching on topics including pay schedules, sick pay, and overtime compensation. Taft recommends keeping the compensation and benefits package with which the workers were first recruited, but disagrees with some of their newer demands. Conditions are improving at the canal, including better living quarters, a lower rate of disease among workers, increased amusement options, and travel to the United States becoming easier. Taft attaches an account of the relevant hearings with labor and committee men.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-07