Docks

A ship lies at a loading dock in Cuba or South America where they are shipping their revolutions, with scenery, military equipment, and personnel, to Coney Island. There is organization and composure in the boarding of the ship as revolutionaries and soldiers await their turns.

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Comments and Context

This complicated cartoon by Carl Hassmann, full of private encounters and visual humor amidst the hubbub, asks a question that, in an America now used to theme parks, almost seems logical. The idea to not solve each new territory’s social or economic challenges, but to allow Americans to acquaint themselves with the cultures of the new American possessions — was maybe before its time.

President Roosevelt thanks Alfred Chester Beatty for the offer, but he typically uses the Emlen Roosevelt dock. If the need arises, he will accept Beatty’s offer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-04

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt does not disagree with Senator Lodge or Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long about the docks. He does not think Wilson can return to his old position just yet. Roosevelt updates Lodge on his difficulties with “the patronage” and some of the men from Pennsylvania, who complain about the wage increases for clerks. He discusses the “muss” of New York politics. In a postscript, Roosevelt shares that he heard that Winfield Scott Edgerly cannot be promoted to foreman except through a competitive examination. He recently spoke to Long about increasing the Navy. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-29

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to R. B. Wallace that it is unadvisable to put a dock where there are not preexisting machines shops and a large labor supply.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-22

Ambassador Meyer is reporting to President Roosevelt the state of affairs in Russia after having found St. Petersburg quiet. Meyer traveled throughout Russia, Poland, and the Ukraine. The letter examines the situations in many different cities and other topics including removing Jews from Russia, revolution and revolutionaries’ tactics, a pheasant shoot, military escorts, history, travel, and Russian construction quality.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-28

The Naval Intelligence Office describes the Japanese Army’s landing at Chemulpo, including how many troops landed, what types of ships transported the troops, and how the troops silently fulfilled their duties. The Japanese forces headed toward Seoul, where they set up the base for military operations and then occupied Ping Yang. Transportation was challenging on Korean roads, being limited to coolies and carts with two wheels.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-18

Colorized postcard showing several men on a wooden structure by the ocean. On the left, two men and are being elevated by a crane on the right. Two boats and a portion of the coastline can be seen in the background.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

The dock in Cove Neck is ready for Edith Roosevelt when she arrives.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-04

Secretary of the Treasury Gage sends the appointment for Croft. However, Gage considers Croft “too weak and yielding” and fears that his reappointment will allow the dock reforms to relapse. If Collector Nevada N. Stranahan is “strong, vigorous, and wise” he might be able to keep Croft in line.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-10