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Vahan Cardashian writes to Andrew D. White expressing his concerns about the persecution Armenians are facing under the Turkish government and his fears the violence will escalate. He hopes White will be one of several other prominent men to form a committee that will weild their power to advocate for Armenian rights.
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1911-10-12
John S. Nissen introduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt and encloses a selection of employment references. He asks for Roosevelt’s aid in fixing a payment discrepancy.
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1911-09-19
Henry L. Sprague writes President Roosevelt that if Judge William J. Wallace retires, he would be interested in his position on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Sprague lays out his qualifications and his support for Roosevelt’s antitrust policies.
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1907-02-08
Joseph Bucklin Bishop provides an update on the New York political situation as it pertains to securing the Republican nomination for the United States Senate and for Governor.
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1904-12-15
Robert C. Morris has obtained several letters regarding the “District Attorney matter.” Morris intends to show these letters to President Roosevelt and request his opinion. James R. Sheffield has contacted Senator Depew and Nevada N. Stranahan to determine their plans. Sheffield regrets not acquiring Roosevelt’s views sooner and hopes to handle the situation adequately without involving Roosevelt.
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1904-12-10
Governor Odell wrote to President Roosevelt praising Roosevelt’s appointment of James Hyde as French Ambassador.
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1904-12-10
Nevada N. Stranahan, collector of the Port of New York, writes that Senator Platt and Senator DePew will be recommending Mr. Wilcox for Postmaster of New York City.
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1904-11-28
Samuel L. Parrish presents his qualifications and references for the post of minister to Greece for President Roosevelt’s consideration.
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1904-11-14
Samuel L. Parrish sends Senator Platt a copy of his letter of application to be President Roosevelt’s minister to Greece.
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1904-11-14
Samuel L. Parrish writes to Senator Platt about his application for a diplomatic post. Parrish would prefer Athens, as he has studied Greek art and has founded a museum in Southampton. He has sent a book he wrote on Greek art to Platt. Parrish recently spoke with Elihu Root about his application, and Root advised him to write to the president and to the senators.
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1904-11-12
In the top half of the cartoon, President Roosevelt grabs a man holding a rake by the neck. Caption: 1. After you had made a thrilling attack on the Man of the Muck Rake, and you had swatted and lambasted him in the most merciless manner— In the second half of the cartoon, “the common people” point Roosevelt to the “national muck heap” and ask, “Why don’t you get busy about that?” A number of individuals are in the pile: “R.R. rebater,” “official bribe taker,” “official grafter,” “U.S. senator owned by railroads,” “trust-owned U.S. senator,” New York Senator Thomas Collier Platt, Chauncy M. Depew, Pennsylvania Senator Philander C. Knox, Chair of the Republican National Committee George B. Cortelyou, and Rhode Island Senator Nelson W. Aldrich. Caption: 2. If you suddenly learned that you ought to have attacked the Muck Heap instead of the Muck Rake. Wouldn’t it DEE-PRESS you?
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1906-04
This cartoon includes depictions of a number of guests at the twentieth anniversary celebration of the Gridiron Club.
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1905-02-09
Seating chart for a lunch held on December 4, 1901.
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1901-12-04
New York Senators Thomas Collier Platt and Chauncey M. Depew led a durbar procession, which includes President Roosevelt, who holds a paper that reads, “the presidency compliments of the people,” sitting on a Republican elephant. Democratic party leaders, including Arthur P. Gorman, David B. Hill, Alton B. Parker, August Belmont, and Henry Gassaway Davis, watch from the side. Uncle Sam bows toward the procession.
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1904-10-29
Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 134, September 16, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):
Page 1: Banner headline: President’s Body Borne/Away to Washington! – “All That is Mortal of William McKinley Accompanied in Solemn Procession to the Train by Military Escort” – Scene in Buffalo of the procession from City Hall to the train station (cont. on page 4) – “Determine Whether Assassin’s Bullets Were Poisoned” – Public desire to know – “Senator Depew Suggests a Remedy for Anarchism” – Statement calling for restricted immigration – “Czolgosz Case Now Before the Grand Jury” – Report of witnesses that appeared – “Funeral Train Greeted by Thousands with Bared Heads” – Reports from Aurora and Olean – “Memorial for President is Now Planned” – Suggestions for monuments and plans for subscription to fund construction
Page 2: – Short editorials including some about McKinley’s death, Czolgosz and anarchists
Page 4: – “Mystery as to Whereabouts of the Assassin” – Police refuse to comment – “Departure of the Funeral Train” – “Simple and Dignified Service” – Funeral at the Milburn house – “President’s Body Lies in State” – Scene in the City Hall rotunda – “Police Handled Crowds Well” – How the police handled the crowds around City Hall
New York Herald, September 7, 1901, pages 3-14:
Page 3: Banner headline: Anarchists Shoots the President — Six of Clan/Arrested in Chicago — Doctors Are Hopeful – Black ink drawing the interior of the Temple of Music and portrait of William McKinley – “Leon Czolgosz, Pole, Fired the Shots While He was Shaking Hands with His Victim” – Details of the shooting – “Leading Interests Will Support the Market” – Statement by James Stillman, president of the National City Bank (cont. on pages 4-5)
Page 4: Banner headline: Vice President Roosevelt Hurrying on to Buffalo – Drawings captioned: Bird’s Eye View of the Pan-American Exposition Grounds; The Service Building – The President was Taken to the Hospital in This Building – “Description of the President’s Wounds” – Statement by George B. Cortelyou
Page 5: Banner headline: Mrs. M’Kinley Brave When Told Her Husband was Hurt – Drawings captioned: McKinley’s Birth Place; The Old Sparrow House, Poland, O., Where McKinley Enlisted in 1862; Mrs. Nancy A. McKinley, Mother of the President; McKinley, As a New Recruit – “Mrs. M’Kinley Bravely Receives Terrible News” – How Mrs. McKinley was told – “Mr. Roosevelt Hurries to President’s Bedside” – How TR found out about the shooting and got to the train headed to Buffalo – “William Jennings Bryan Says, Wipe Anarchy from the Earth” – Statement by Bryan – “Police Cannot Trace Either Assassin’s Past or Friends” – Attempts to locate where Czolgosz came from – “All Nations May Join In Stamping Out Anarchism” – Reaction of foreign diplomats in Washington and proposed actions
Buffalo Courier, Vol. LXVI, No. 265, September 22, 1901, p. 1-8 (complete):
Page 1: – Black and white photographs captioned: The Saddest Days in Buffalo’s History: Casket Containing Remains of President McKinley, Lying in State in the City and County Hall, Sunday, September 15th; Marines and Soldiers Carrying the Casket from the City Hall to the Hearse Which Took It to the Funeral Train…; The Funeral Cortege Passing St. Paul’s Cathedral on the Way to the Special Train Last Monday Morning; Crowds Waiting During the Storm of Last Sunday to Get a Glimpse of the Dead President as He Lay in State at the City Hall; Special Train Bearing the Dead President, His Successor, President Roosevelt, the Cabinet and Mrs. McKinley… – “Saddest Days in Buffalo’s History” – Short article setting the scene of the photographs
Page 3: – Black and white photographs captioned: Senator Chauncey M. Depew Arriving at the Milburn Home; Physicians and Surgeons in Front of the Milburn Home…; A View of the Milburn Home…; Mrs. Marcus A. Hanna and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hanna After a Call at the Milburn Home; Senator Hanna Leaving His Carriage in Front of the Milburn Home, to Make a Call on President McKinley – “Where Foul Anarchy Breeds on Free Soil” – Article about the anarchist movement and their headquarters in Patterson, NJ
Page 4: – Black and white photographs captioned: President Roosevelt, Senator Hanna, and Ansley Wilcox; The Now Historic Ansley Wilcox Home; Vice President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna, with Friends, Leaving the Milburn Home After a Call on the Stricken President; The President of the United States: Theodore Roosevelt…; Some Characteristic Poses of the New Chief Executive
Buffalo Courier, Vol. LXVI, No. 258, September 15, 1901, pages 19-28:
Page 19: Banner headline: Another Day of Sorrow – Black and white photograph captioned: Senator Depew Leaving His Car [missing pieces] Milburn Home – “Roosevelt’s Call as a Private Citizen” – Detail of Theodore Roosevelt’s condolence call to Mrs. McKinley at the Milburn house, the funeral arrangements and the autopsy (cont. on page 22) – “President Roosevelt [missing words] the M’Kinley [missing]” – Article about Roosevelt retaining McKinley’s Cabinet – “Pathetic Scenes Mark Closing of Eventful Life” – Events of the last day of McKinley’s life (cont. on page 20)
Page 20: Banner headline: Funeral Plans Elaborate/Military Will Be Prominent – “Probable that Fatal Bullet Was Poisoned” – Based on reports of the autopsy findings – “The President’s Proclamation” – Text of Roosevelt’s proclamation – “Military Escort for the President’s Body”- – List of soldiers to escort McKinley’s body from the Milburn house to City Hall – “Police Arrangements for Today’s Ceremonies” – Text of message from police – “Czolgosz’s Case Will Be Rushed” – Time table for trial – “M’Kinley’s Assassin is Spirited Away By Police” – Czolgosz moved – “Condition of Mrs. M’Kinley Hopeful” – – “City Mourns M’Kinley’s Death” – Symbols of mourning in Buffalo – “Proclamation by Governor Odell” – Text of proclamation by New York State Governor – “Jurisdiction of State Courts in Conspirators’ Trial” – Legal question
Page 21: – “Gloomy Day at the Exposition” – Pan Am closed – “Two Couples Wedded, But Not in Lions’ Cage” – With Pan Am closed, couples wed in a church, not the lion cage at the Pan Am – “City Officials Prompt Action” – Resolutions and comments by Buffalo politicians – [Infant Incubator] – Baby from Findley, Ohio, is brought to the Pan Am
The heads of Chauncey M. Depew labeled “Compliments of New York” and Thomas Collier Platt labeled “From the Empire State” lie on desks in the “U.S. Senate” chamber, with Uncle Sam scowling in the background.
Santa Claus, labeled “G.O.P.,” reaches to place the “Star of Hope” on top of a Christmas tree trimmed with lemons, marble hearts, a stuffed bear “From Teddy,” two “Little Big Sticks” and a “Big Stick,” a ball of “Promises,” and three balls labeled “Gas, Guff, [and] Wind.” On a nearby table is Joseph Cannon as a “Joe in the Box,” a “Home made frosted cake from Uncle Joe’s Pantry,” and a book of “Fairy Tales by Uncle Sam.”
J. S. Pughe’s cover cartoon directly addresses a crisis in America’s handling of the Philippine Islands as an American territory, during an important moment of policymaking. The matters at hand were important to the Filipinos, of course: trade, tariffs, and economic sovereignty.