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Archbishop Ireland asks President Roosevelt to look over the articles that he has enclosed regarding Vatican affairs, especially the Pope’s wish to cooperate with the American government in the pacification of the Philippines. He also asks Roosevelt to talk with Secretary of State Hay on their “project.”
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1901-12-08
George W. Clark encloses clippings from Kentucky newspapers that may interest President Roosevelt. The articles are in response to the recent appointments of Mr. Lieberth and Mr. Craft.
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1901-11-18
William Loeb forwards a newspaper article sent by Harry Brown regarding conditions in the Immigration Bureau. Loeb explained to Brown how he was “scooped” on the news of the appointment of Nevada N. Stranahan.
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1901-11-20
Lemuel Ely Quigg encloses two newspaper clippings about the accusations against George R. Bidwell. The content of the articles stems from employees that Bidwell fired. Quigg asks President Roosevelt to refrain from action until he has investigated the matter thoroughly.
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1901-11-08
Charles D. Walcott encloses an interview that President Roosevelt may find interesting.
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1901-11-08
F. Norton Goddard requests information regarding a newspaper article on George R. Bidwell.
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1901-11-11
William Allen White encloses several newspaper clippings and states one of the letter writers in the clippings, Charles S. Gleed, is an excellent citizen.
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1901-11-04
Assistant Secretary of State Adee encloses a letter and newspaper report from General Rafael Reyes, the vice president of Colombia.
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1901-11-05
F. Norton Goddard encloses two newspaper clippings for President Roosevelt’s attention. He is confident in his ability to win the 20th district but is worried about the money being spent by the “Tammany Captains.”
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1901-10-30
John V. L. Findlay encloses an article that may have been written by Benjamin Harrison. He is unsure if it is authentic but he claims “no one knew President Harrison better” and states that it “sounds like him.” Findlay admires President Roosevelt and sends best wishes to the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-10-26
John M. Carson encloses an article from The Public Ledger for President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-31
Senator Lodge is concerned about the superintendency of the observatory and believes that the Board of Visitors has gone beyond the intentions of the law as passed by Congress. He does not want the question to be reopened and favors keeping the position in the Navy. Lodge hopes the position will not be put under civilian control this year.
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1901-11-02
W. L. Vail encloses an article that was reprinted in several Mexican newspapers. He asks President Roosevelt to formally deny the contents of the article for the benefit of Americans living in Mexico.
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1901-10-25
Joseph Bucklin Bishop encloses clippings and a letter from Governor Taft that may interest President Roosevelt. He believes that Seth Low will be elected as mayor of New York, New York, and has heard rumors about a group of Republicans planning for a presidential “boom” on behalf of Governor Odell.
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1901-10-26
Senator Lodge encloses a newspaper clipping for President Roosevelt. He writes that the person who sent him the article is not a believer in astrology but he thought it may amuse Roosevelt nonetheless.
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1901-10-26
William D. Tyndall encloses a newspaper article for President Roosevelt’s attention. He believes that the fusion ticket should be supported but “hack politicians” are not helping.
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1901-10-26
Murat Halstead encloses some clippings from the London Times. He has been saddened to see the negative reaction to President Roosevelt’s dinner with Booker T. Washington. Halstead recalls a dinner he had with Frederick Douglass who was a very “interesting gentleman.”
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1901-10-18
Edgar Austin Angier encloses a clipping and praises The Churchman and the work of Jacob A. Riis.
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1901-10-23
William Fortune compliments a statement made by President Roosevelt and believes the public will strongly support him.
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1901-10-15
William Allen White took the title for The Triumph’s Evidence from Robert Browning’s poem Abt Vogler. White found it humorous that many in Kansas thought he was going to be the “Mark Hanna in the White House.” This notion has now been dispelled.
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1901-10-17