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Former U.S. Marshal Walter P. Corbett suggests to Senator Lodge that Florida lawyer Ezra P. Axtell be considered for U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Florida. He lists Axtell’s previous positions and argues that candidate William B. Sheppard is unqualified for the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-13
Attorney General Bonaparte returns a speech with minor suggestions to President Roosevelt, and discusses his strategy in finding a case in which the government could convict and sentence the head of an industrial trust. In North Carolina, Roosevelt could not have altered the dispute between Federal and State authorities in the railroad rate case. Bonaparte passes along some clippings related to the case against Senator William Edgar Borah of Idaho. Bonaparte relates the progress in vetting William B. Sheppard for a judgeship in Florida. In New Mexico, Bonaparte says he has examined the charges against New Mexico District Attorney William H. H. Llewellyn, and believes he must be removed from office. Bonaparte will be in Oyster Bay on Friday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-05
Attorney General Bonaparte submits a detailed analysis of the case against Idaho Senator William Edgar Borah to President Roosevelt. Bonaparte believes, ultimately, that a postponement in the case against Borah will be necessary. Bonaparte has received reports of charges against Florida judge William B. Sheppard. In North Carolina, Bonaparte believes the situation between the legislature, the railroad, and the Federal government has been resolved, but in future would prefer to let local authorities do their own negotiating.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-01
Chief of Staff Bell writes to President Roosevelt about the difficulty acquiring ships for transport of troops and supplies to Cuba. Ports in the south should anticipate higher traffic of troops and supplies back and forth. Bell asks that Roosevelt speak with governors of southern states, asking them to lift their quarantine of ships returning from Cuba to expedite the process.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-25
War Department legal counsel Charlton informs Secretary of War Taft that based on the Platt Amendment and the subsequent treaty between Cuba and the United States, in his opinion, the President can decide to intervene in Cuban affairs in order to preserve a stable government. This intervention should not be deemed a declaration of war because it is in the United States and Cuba’s best interests and within the jurisdiction of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-16
Colorized postcard of a path with palm trees planted on both sides. Text on the reverse of the postcard details the history of Florida and the popularity of similar pathways at hotels throughout the state.
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Charles. W. McMurran returned from a trip to Palm Beach, where he interviewed Richard Croker about the New York Senatorial situation. McMurran notes that wealthy New Yorkers are likely to live in Florida or California during the winter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-25
Excerpts from an Interstate Commerce Commission publication listing the powers of railroad commissions in various U.S. states.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-19
President Roosevelt instructs the War Department to make “every effort” to give Senator Stephen Russell Mallory two field pieces for the National Guard of Florida.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-21
The cause of child labor laws has been advancing, albeit slowly. Child labor activists have experienced setbacks in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, but many other states have seen expanded labor protections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-06
Theodore Roosevelt thinks Samuel Douglas McEnery must not be alienated. Roosevelt sends his love to Marian Alice Appleton Meyer and tells George von Lengerke Meyer that he will make a great Secretary of the Navy.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1909-03-11
Attorney General Knox reports on the political climate in Florida. He asks that the State Department cable the minister in Cuba concerning a visit by industrialist Henry Clay Frick.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-23
Sally Flandrau Cutcheon asks Charles Macomb Flandrau to write more frequently. She reflects on “an eventful winter, with fires and fevers and everything.” Cutcheon describes a trip to Asheville, North Carolina, bicycling, and the latest novels she has read.
1896-05-01
A woman dives into the warm waters of Florida after shedding the furs and heavy clothing of winter. In the background are girls flying like birds from cold climates to the tropical warmth of Florida. Caption: The annual migration of the bathing-girl.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-01-11
Proceedings of the Provisional National Progressive Committee held August 5, 1912. The status of contested delegations for the temporary roll from Ohio, Florida, and Mississippi were discussed. Delegates from Ohio and Mississippi were given seats at the convention, but neither of the contesting delegations from Florida were seated. Race issues and the question of negro domination in the south were discussed at length.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-05
Proceedings of the Provisional National Progressive Committee held August 3, 1912. Following introductory remarks by the Chairman, Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana, the committee took up the task of seating delegates to the convention on the temporary roll. The question whether territorial delegates would be allowed to be seated and/or to vote during the convention was discussed (pages 12-48), resulting in delegates from Hawaii, Alaska, and the District of Columbia being given the right to participate in debate but not vote, until the Committee on Rules determined their status. Colonel John M. Parker of Louisiana tried to introduce the question of making the Progressive Party a “white man’s party,” but the committee moved on to complete the temporary roll (pages 49-52). Delegates from states where there was no contest were seated (page 53). Five states had sent more than one set of delegates, and these contested cases were referred to a committee of seven for investigation (pages 54-61). Arguments were heard from Alabama (pages 62-108), Florida (pages 108-153), Georgia (pages 154-155), and Mississippi (pages 156-199). The proceedings having run late into the evening, Ohio was deferred until the following day. Most of the contests stemmed from issues of race in the southern states.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-03
Joseph E. Lee, the President of the Florida State Convention, announces the Florida delegates to the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-22
A summary of the Republican Party of Florida’s convention where the Roosevelt administration was endorsed and delegates to the national convention were selected.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-21
Editor of the Galveston City Times William H. Noble discusses the need to appoint African Americans as Republican party representatives in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-18
Senator Hanna has received information that an effort is underway in Florida to overcome the appointment of Thomas F. McGourin as United States Marshal. He informs President Roosevelt that he hopes no action will be taken until he returns.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-30