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L. Clarke Davis sends President Roosevelt a clipping from the Philadelphia Ledger that he says indicates what the public thinks of the Post Office scandal. If Roosevelt retains Postmaster General Henry C. Payne through next year, it will harm his election prospects.
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1903-06-18
Newspaper article faulting Postmaster General Payne for shifting blame onto President McKinley and Postmaster General Smith for the irregularities at the Washington, D.C., post office. Perry Heath is responsible for the irregularities and bringing McKinley and Smith into the issue is “in vile taste.”
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1903-06-19
Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, asks President Roosevelt to consider carefully before approving court martial verdict of Lieutenant Commander Fidelio Sharps Carter.
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1903-06-06
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock orders Inspector Jenkins to proceed as quickly as possible to Riverside, California, and begin his investigation of the situation among the Native Americans at Warner’s Ranch.
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1903-04-21
An official has been dispatched to investigate the conditions among the Native Americans at Warner’s Ranch, California.
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1903-04-21
George B. Cortelyou updates President Roosevelt on the progress of his work with the new Department of Commerce and Labor, especially his efforts to have an Assistant Secretary appointed quickly. He also touches on other matters, including the Post Office investigation, New York politics, and the Puerto Rico smuggling cases.
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1903-04-23
Francis E. Leupp responds to a request that he assist with an investigation. He has already made engagements that will keep him busy until June 15 and is reassured by the remark that William Dudley Foulke will carry out the investigation.
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1903-03-23
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock instructs Indian Inspector Jenkins to proceed to Mission Agency, California, to investigate the land needed to relocate the Mission Indians at Warner’s Ranch. Jenkins should also investigate the behavior of Indian Agent Lucius A. Wright, about whom there have been complaints.
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1903-04-10
Postmaster General Payne has claimed responsibility for the post office investigation and intends to “push the matter to the limit.”
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1903-04-14
Postmaster General Payne answers questions regarding the post office investigation.
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1903-04-18
Postmaster General Payne has received Commissioner Foulke’s report on his investigation of the St. Louis Post Office, but will not be able to thoroughly examine the report before leaving on vacation. However, he has already concluded that he disagrees with Foulke and believes instead that F. W. Baumhoff has been conspired against.
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1903-03-09
Joseph Bucklin Bishop is concerned about Commissioner Greene’s efforts to make a case against Maximilian Frances Schmittberger without sufficient evidence. He also criticizes Eugene A. Philbin for misleading President Roosevelt with a news article containing charges which have since been withdrawn. Bishop requests that Roosevelt consult with him before involving himself in New York City matters.
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1903-02-19
James A. Clarkson replies to President Roosevelt’s inquiry about the raising of funds for political purposes by Inspectors of the New York Custom House. Clarkson has investigated the matter and now encloses the report of the Civil Service Commission.
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1903-02-04
James Sullivan Clarkson defends himself and the Inspectors of the New York Custom House against allegations of wrongdoing from the Civil Service Commission. He believes that the facts in the recent report are correct, but not the inferences.
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1903-02-04
James Sullivan Clarkson has sent the report on his investigation and will be able to discuss it with President Roosevelt on Saturday. He reiterates the fact that he and Mr. Rosenfield meant no harm and did nothing wrong.
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1903-02-05
Chief Inspector Cochran informs Inspector Dice that Senator Burton wishes to be given the evidence regarding the case against Major Dennis and the Rialto Grain and Securities Company of St. Louis. Dice had said he would not give those books up without a subpoena. Senator Burton knows this but promises to return the books whenever the government needs them. If Dice does not comply with his request, Burton says his clients will be compelled to take action.
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1903-02-06
James Sullivan Clarkson reports that Mr. Rosenfeld has ended his connection with the office and will no longer be allowed to collect money from officials. The Civil Service Commissioners declared the case closed.
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1903-02-10
The Civil Service Commissioners enclose a report on the raising of funds among New York custom house inspectors for political campaigns and for promoting passage of a bill raising inspector’s wages.
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1903-01-28
Senator Mitchell sends two more copies of his report on the Hawaiian investigation.
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1903-01-03
Secretary of State Hay encloses the report on William B. Dickey’s case which was sent by Ambassador Irving B. Dudley.
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1902-12-08