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Thomas H. Netherland explains to George W. Rouzer that Ms. Gibbs was not invited to the reception on January 17 because she is attending the Army and Navy reception with Professor Skinner’s family.
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1907-01-18
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of State Root that “Fox,” a man who Roosevelt appointed to a position of government service, has written him a letter; that he is bothering several senators; and that he is showing up drunk to public dinners. Roosevelt does not regret that Fox is leaving his post, and that “he should be turned out of the Government service instantly.”
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1906-12-10
President Roosevelt tells Wayne MacVeagh that the more he has thought about federal control of life insurance, the more he thinks it is an unwise idea to change his opinion on it. However, he is not sure that he will be able to get it and believes it best to not pay attention to either position. He also tells MacVeagh that Andrew Carnegie has offered to give “the last $50,000” if Roosevelt returns all the contributions that were “supposed to be tainted money.”
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1905-10-08
Senator Kean had spoken with President Roosevelt in the past about promoting Major Hugh Lenox Scott, but his promotion has been unfortunately delayed. Roosevelt has had trouble promoting men on merit rather than seniority, but believes that if Kean works with other senators on the Senate Committee on Armed Services, it may be possible to nominate Scott for a promotion.
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1905-08-24
President Roosevelt encloses his letter of the 26th. Based on what Elihu Root and Francis Lynde Stetson say, Roosevelt will appoint William M. Lanning as judge.
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1904-05-28
President Roosevelt was distressed at how quickly George B. Cortelyou’s appointment as Chair of the Republican National Committee was announced, since it did not afford time for him to consult with Senator Platt and others. Roosevelt believes, however, that Cortelyou is the best man for the job.
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1904-05-23
President Roosevelt discusses the qualities necessary for a judge’s position which he and Elihu Root are trying to fill.
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1904-05-12
President Roosevelt will consult Senators John Kean and John F. Dryden about the judgeship. He sends enclosures relating to the pension order and Senator John C. Spooner’s speech.
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1904-05-05
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte assures President Roosevelt that he is consulting with the Department of State regarding actions in Cuba. Bonaparte made transportation arrangements for Secretary of War Taft and Acting Secretary of State Bacon to travel to Havana by way of Key West, but they decided to go via Tampa instead. Bonaparte believes Taft should command the Navy in Cuban waters during an emergency and urges Roosevelt to send instructions to that effect. On another matter, Bonaparte encloses a letter from Philllips Lee Goldsborough inquiring whether he may serve as chairman of William H. Jackson’s congressional campaign. Bonaparte believes that allowing Goldsborough to do so would benefit Roosevelt politically. Having Jackson in Congress will offset losses elsewhere.
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1906-09-18
Wayne MacVeagh urges President Roosevelt not to support the transfer of oversight of life insurance companies from the state to the federal government. MacVeagh comments on testimony given before a joint committee of New York’s senate and house, to investigate insurance companies operating in the state.
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1905-10-06
Franklin Murphy updates President Roosevelt on the progress of procuring a statue for the McKinley Memorial. The committee could not afford Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Roosevelt’s recommendation, and have instead commissioned Charles Henry Niehaus. Murphy is encouraged by Senator John F. Dryden’s recent proposals regarding life insurance.
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1905-08-17
Senator Lodge encourages President Roosevelt to attend the National Encampment and expresses his desire for Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton to be present at the launching of the Cumberland at the Charlestown Yard. Lodge asks if it would be possible to convince Elihu Root to run for Governor of New York. He also inquires if the reports about Senator Charles W. Fairbanks and Harry S. New in Indiana are true. Although Lodge wishes he could see Roosevelt receive the nomination, he feels it would be “much wiser to keep in the back ground.” On verso of last page, a note in Roosevelt’s handwriting says, “Cortelyou / Get good men to answer the letters in Times, Sun etc. about negro question. Not to issue manifesto’s [sic] from the Republican committee, but get letter from good men individually in the press. / Cortelyou see Easely about Colorado / Dryden for N.J.”
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1904-07-23
Elihu Root understands that Senator John F. Dryden and Senator John Kean have settled on William M. Lanning for the New Jersey judgeship. Root believes that Lanning would be a suitable appointment.
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1904-05-26
Elihu Root tells President Roosevelt he intends to meet with Senator John F. Dryden and he had lunch with Senator John Kean. The Northern Securities case will be heard by District Judge Bradford next week. Root will arrive in Washington, D.C., at half past eight on Tuesday evening and asks if Roosevelt will be free.
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1904-05-13
A fleet of steam-powered warships sails past the Rock of Gibraltar. The illustration is labeled, “The Prudential has the Strength of Gibraltar.” Caption: A copy of this inspiring picture in colors will be sent free if you will write, requesting it, to Dept. P, The Prudential Insurance Company of America. John F. Dryden, President. Home Office, Newark, N.J.
Despite being printed in Puck Magazine, this double-page painting is an advertisement, not a political cartoon.
R. A. Alger writes to President Roosevelt to tell him about the time he was on Senator Dryden’s yacht and a rainstorm brought them past Oyster Bay and through Hell Gate. He sends his regards to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and is sorry about George Y. Wisner.
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1903-08-05
Secretary of State Hay agrees with Senator Dryden that the money is not payable until the President is satisfied with the land title and the treaty is ratified by both governments. Hay estimates this will take at least six months.
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1902-08-12