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William Freeland is an applicant for a park commissionership under New York City mayor Seth Low. He intends to mention his relationship with President Roosevelt to Low and hopes that Roosevelt will support him. Freeland will soon start work on a book about boxing and would like to meet with Roosevelt to discuss the topic.
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1901-11-12
H. C. Heilig has a low opinion of Robert Lloyd Smith, an applicant for one of the “leading offices” in Texas. He provides several examples of Smith being disloyal to the Republican Party and limiting party progress.
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1901-11-12
Senator McLaurin supports the appointment of George R. Koester and believes the movement to tie Koester to a lynching is simply motivated by politics. He claims there is no ground to attack Koester or his appointment.
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1901-11-12
It was Senator Platt’s understanding that President Roosevelt had decided upon the removal of George R. Bidwell. He will talk with Bidwell and ensure that Bidwell resigns by April 1. Nevada N. Stranahan has agreed to accept the collectorship.
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1901-11-12
William G. Sterett encloses the information he found on Robert Lloyd Smith, particularly a letter describing Smith’s character from Waller Thomas Burns. Sterett cautions against the appointment of any African Americans in Texas.
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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
Secretary of the Treasury Gage reports on the employment history of John E. Stillman, the Collector of Customs at Pensacola, Florida. Stillman’s work has been “entirely satisfactory.”
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1901-11-13
Marrion Wilcox copies the text of a complimentary letter he received from Governor Taft. Taft compliments Wilcox’s article and invites him to the Philippines. Wilcox plans to ask President Roosevelt for a position in the Philippines.
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1901-11-02
William Alexander Gaston supports the reappointment of Edward F. McSweeney and suggests that President Roosevelt investigate McSweeney’s record before making a decision.
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1901-11-04
Senator Deboe can meet with President Roosevelt on Friday. He would like to discuss the Louisville, Kentucky, collectorship before any action is taken.
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1901-11-04
William Alexander Gaston supports the reappointment of Edward F. McSweeney and suggests that President Roosevelt investigate McSweeney’s record before making a decision.
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1901-11-04
John A. Dix, the acting treasurer of Puerto Rico, has appendicitis. Jacob H. Hollander may need to be recalled to assume his duties until a new treasurer can take office.
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1901-11-05
Booth Tarkington asks William Allen White to send his letter and an endorsement of his integrity to President Roosevelt.
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1901-11-05
Archbishop Ireland requests that President Roosevelt not appoint a collector of the port of St. Louis, Missouri, until Ireland can meet with him. Ireland believes that Mr. Smith would be an excellent office holder and the individuals that oppose Smith are in reality opposing the leadership of Richard C. Kerens. Kerens has done a great deal for the Republicans of Missouri and is loyal to Roosevelt. Losing the appointment of Smith would politically destroy Kerens.
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1901-11-06
Booker T. Washington is concerned about rumors that George R. Koester, the revenue collector of South Carolina, participated in or approved of a lynching. If true, Washington hopes President Roosevelt will dismiss Koester. This action would indicate that lynching will not be tolerated and would encourage the African American community. Washington also discusses several potential African American appointees.
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1901-11-06
William Allen White urges President Roosevelt to appoint Cyrus Leland, over the objections of Senator Joseph Ralph Burton. He believes that Leland is a good man who will perform his duties well. In contrast, Burton cannot be trusted and will desert the President “whenever there is a dollar in sight.”
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1901-11-06
Governor Hunt is comfortable with the appointment of Mr. James or William F. Willoughby.
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1901-11-07
Comptroller Ridgely appointed Mark F. Crawford as receiver at Eufaula, Alabama. However, after looking over the situation, Crawford promptly resigned. John K. McDonald has now been appointed.
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1901-11-07
W. E. Griffin reviews how endorsements of Governor Otero have affected several New Mexico politicians.
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1901-11-07
Frederick William Holls recommends the appointment of James R. Sheffield as Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island, New York. Holls has been carefully monitoring the situation in Mexico and believes there may be a forthcoming treaty for obligatory arbitration.
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1901-11-07