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Representative Tongue is hopeful that the rumor of Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson resigning from his Cabinet post is false. Wilson is highly regarded in Western states and Tongue cautions that the general elections in Oregon could be affected by a change in the Department of Agriculture.
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1902-03-12
Chief Justice Guffy of the Court of Appeals of Kentucky advocates for the reappointment of Mr. Barnett as Surveyor of the Port at Louisville, Kentucky. Guffy fears that if Barnett is removed it will weaken the Republicans in the district and the Democrats are already making a strong challenge. Guffy does not believe that he can win reelection without Barnett serving as Surveyor. In a handwritten note addressed to President Roosevelt, Senator Hanna concurs with Guffy’s assessment of the situation.
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1902-01-20
General Wood updates President Roosevelt on the situation in Cuba and believes that the elections were successful. If there is a change in the Philippines he would like the opportunity to “go at the situation” with a similar level of authority to his position in Cuba. Wood was pleased to hear that Colonel Bliss will be appointed a Brigadier General.
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1902-01-04
David Banks Sickels asks President Roosevelt to speak in favor of the election of Seth Low during his visit to New Haven.
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1901-10-21
Politicians of the Chicago, Illinois, Republican Party machine swept the elections and were victorious in every ward.
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1901-11-26
The Chicago, Illinois, political machine claimed victory in all wards by using its usual tactics.
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1901-11
Ferdinand Eidman describes the success of the Republican Party in the Tenth Assembly District of New York.
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1901-11-08
F. Norton Goddard believes that the twentieth district has become anti-Tammany. The recent election was the first time a Republican had ever been elected in the twentieth district.
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1901-11-08
Maria Longworth Storer congratulates President Roosevelt on the New York elections. She suggests that the Catholic Church might be more successful in inserting morality into society and politics if there were more bishops like Archbishop Ireland. Storer derides Archbishop Corrigan for his involvement with Tammany Hall and believes it to be a “matter of shame to every Catholic.” She is thankful that Roosevelt is a “reformer first and a politician afterwards.”
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1901-11-08
Walter Butler Atterbury requests a meeting with President Roosevelt regarding the federal offices in Kings County, New York. He claims the county’s political affairs are in poor shape and offers information on the political situation.
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1901-11-12
Frank C. Travers is pleased with the election results and cautions that mistakes must be avoided. He recommends Captain Gibson to lead the Street Cleaning Department.
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1901-11-12
Transcription of Senator William B. Allison’s speech at the Iowa Republican convention. Allison covers a variety of topics, including the upcoming state election, William McKinley’s assassination, economic conditions, and several foreign affairs issues.
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1901-10-15
Richard Welling vents his frustrations with the latest campaign. Many committee members lack enthusiasm and Welling is concerned about defections to the Democratic Party. Welling proposes condensing the meeting schedule.
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1901-11-04
Character sketch of David Winfield Mulvane, the Republican National Committeeman for Kansas.
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1901
Gilbert Christian Greenway provides his opinion on several Arkansas politicians.
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1901-11-05
Senator Foraker congratulates President Roosevelt on the Republican’s electoral victory.
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1901-11-06
Senator Hanna thanks President Roosevelt for his kind message and is pleased with the electoral victories in New York and Ohio.
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1901-11-06
Edwin A. Hartshorn congratulates President Roosevelt for the success of the “Fusion ticket” in New York elections. He credits Roosevelt’s history in New York politics for the “victory for good government.”
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1901-11-06
Governor Shaw congratulates President Roosevelt on the Republican victory in yesterday’s election, particularly in New York.
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1901-11-06
James R. Sheffield congratulates President Roosevelt on the successful election in New York. He would like to meet with Roosevelt to discuss administrative issues.
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1901-11-06