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President Roosevelt tells University of California President Wheeler that he is going to try to keep California Senators Frank P. Flint and George C. Perkins “straight” on the nomination of Franklin K. Lane to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He will do what he can to get Lane through.
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1905-12-14
John Callan O’Laughlin informs Theodore Roosevelt that Senator William Lorimer was cleared of any corruption or wrongdoing in securing a seat in the United States Senate, and claims that he was saved by the actions of lame duck politicians. Even though Lorimer is in the Senate, however, O’Laughlin believes he “is so badly besmirched he will be of no importance save as [an] object lesson to [the] country.” He thanks Roosevelt for his service to the government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01
Joseph Bucklin Bishop thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the “grateful and sustaining words” given at Harvard. Colonel George W. Goethals is also pleased with Roosevelt’s tribute to Bishop and wishes he could appoint him as his executive officer. However, President William H. Taft thought it unwise but assured Bishop of a worthy position once he ensured the bill abolishing the Isthmian Canal Commission passed. Yet, like with most of his promises, Taft changed his mind, and the bill will not be passed. Bishop discusses the disturbing reports of political scheming regarding appointing a new commissioner and governor of the Canal Zone. Goethals declared such things would not happen if Roosevelt were president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-02
Alice Lee encloses letters from two men who both agree that Russell C. Allen is a better candidate for Collector of the Port of San Diego than Martin Luther Ward. She reiterates that Ward voted for Senator Frank P. Flint over Thomas Robert Bard against the wishes of his constituents. The people of San Diego feel liberated by many of President Roosevelt’s policies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-15
While Alice Lee understands the position that President Roosevelt is in, she feels that Russell C. Allen should be named Collector of the Port of San Diego. The man the Senators support, Martin Luther Ward, is a “machine man” who was responsible for ousting Senator Thomas Robert Bard and installing Frank P. Flint. The Collector has been merely a political figurehead for many years, and Lee believes that Roosevelt could change that by nominating Allen, a young man who is eager to work hard.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-03
University of California President Benjamin Ide Wheeler tells William Loeb that the California politicians are not truly objecting to President Roosevelt’s choice for the Berkeley Postmaster position. They are merely attempting to delay the appointment to show their power and rebuke Wheeler’s recommending Clarence S. Merrill for the position. Wheeler tells Loeb to reveal to Roosevelt this seemingly “petty” information at his own discretion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-05
Arizona Territorial Chief Justice Kent thanks President Roosevelt for his stance on separate statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. Kent is hopeful that Roosevelt can persuade Congress to pass statehood legislation in the current session. Kent also believes that Arizona, should it become a state, would likely vote for Roosevelt, Territorial Governor Joseph H. Kibbey, and other Republican legislators, in the upcoming elections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-26
Secretary of State Root sends President Roosevelt a dispatch about the Colorado River break. The situation is serious.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-14
The writer discusses the current political situation in California. He believes the state of California will largely vote Republican for the Congressional races.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-02