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President Roosevelt agrees with Mornay Williams concerning the case of Lieutenant William S. Bowen and is commuting his punishment to a reduction in rank.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-11
President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of War Taft, and believes that Senator Francis E. Warren’s bill is the only way to reinstate soldiers who were innocent in the Brownsville raid. Senator Joseph Benson Foraker’s bill will be ineffective, and Roosevelt believes his opposition to Warren’s bill is telling.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-16
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Navy Moody to personally investigate the case against Navy Paymaster Harry Earl Biscoe.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-15
Following an exhibition of drunkenness at an official banquet by Naval Paymaster George M. Lukesh, Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte has not dismissed the man, but rather endorsed the recommendation of the court-martial putting him to the bottom of the list of paymasters. The author of the article explains that this is because, while Bonaparte has the ability to punish, neither he nor President Roosevelt have the power to impose a more severe sentence. The author also believes when an officer disgraces the Navy in such a way, there should be a method for imposing stronger punishments against them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-15
President Roosevelt is frustrated with the controversy involving General Miles and Admiral Schley. He believes that individuals involved on both sides have behaved poorly, but especially the people who support Schley. They simply will not listen to reason. Roosevelt feels that instead of court-martialing several men an “effort was made to make things pleasant for everybody.” No good has come of the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-31
Attorney General for the Philippines Wilfley discusses two court cases. The first is related to the killing of two Filipino boys by a United States solider. The second case involves a Filipino man who was tried and executed for murder by military authorities. In addition to the court cases, Wilfley discusses court personnel and the conditions in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-15
This article discusses the case of Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, which is troubling many Americans, and which the author believes President Roosevelt will see is righted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-18
Robert Barnwell Roosevelt reminds his nephew, President Roosevelt, to look into the case involving Harry Earl Biscoe. He believes it is vindictive persecution, and comments on some of the particulars of the court martial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-25
Acting Secretary of War Sanger reports that, in accord with President Roosevelt’s instructions, the court-martial against Lieutenant Brown will be suspended until Brown returns to the country; the papers on Lieutenant Howell’s court-martial for drunkenness will be sent to the White House; and excellent field service will be given greater consideration than written examination results, for candidates wishing to enter the regular army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-04