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William Lawrence Penfield asks if President Roosevelt would prefer the facilities needed for William J. Calhoun’s investigation to come through the regular legation in Caracas. Penfield indicates he would like to take his vacation after he meets with Calhoun and Elihu Root.
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1905-07-13
William J. Calhoun accepts the appointment of special commissioner for the investigation. Calhoun hopes to clear up all his business matters next week so he can begin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-07
Frederic Cook Morehouse, editor of The Living Church, is upset over an article in the Boston Traveler. Morehouse wishes to know if the incident was correctly reported. Such reports harm both the Episcopal Church and the Christian religion in general and generally prove to be false when investigated.
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1905-07-05
Attorney General Moody informs President Roosevelt that he has received the report from Commissioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright about the labor disturbances in Colorado. The report indicates that Roosevelt does not have “any duty or power with reference to the unhappy disturbances.” Moody advises that he will keep the report until the District Attorney’s investigation is complete.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-30
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
P. Wagner is in support of the continued investigation of “Professional Market Advisers.” As many investors have refused to cooperate, Wagner hopes he stands out as a business owner willing to help in the investigation of securities markets, investors, and traders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-22
Newspaper article that uses George R. Koester’s own articles about three lynchings in Gaston, South Carolina, to cast doubt on Koester’s claims that he did not participate in lynchings.
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1901-11-04
The body of “Spain” is surrounded by figures representing the United States, England, France, Russia, Austria, and Italy. On the ground next to the body is a bloody razor labeled “Stupidity.” On the wall is a sign reading, “What Killed Spain? Inquest Now Going On.” Caption: The coroner’s jury will undoubtedly find that the deceased committed suicide.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-07-27
Michael P. Bolan summarizes the reports he has gathered from acquaintances regarding George W. Lieberth, a recently appointed collector of internal revenue. Lieberth is reported to have often drunk, gambled, and engaged in bribery. A closing memorandum has contradictory statements that support Lieberth as an honorable man.
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1901-11-25
President Roosevelt will look into an unnamed matter and try to see justice done.
1908-02-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt updating her on the status of things in Washington. The children are now well and he and wife Edith have been doing quite a bit of socializing. Roosevelt’s writing is making “laboriously painful progress” and he had to go to Philadelphia on an investigation. He describes Rudyard Kipling who dined with them.
1893-04-01
Herbert H. D. Peirce encloses his report on European consulates and of consular staff inspection to William Loeb to be forwarded to President Roosevelt.
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1903-11-30
Herbert H. D. Peirce reports on specific conditions of United States consulates in England, France, Holland, and Germany. Peirce assesses the performance of the consuls general in these locations and suggests salary changes, reassignments, and suppression of ineffective consulates. Peirce focuses extensively on allegations of corruption and infidelity against Consul General Oliver J. D. Hughes of Coburg, Germany, and allegations of scandal surrounding Clergyman G. Monroe Royce and Consul General James H. Worman in Munich, Germany.
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1903-11-17
William Allen White tells President Roosevelt he has suffered with pneumonia and is taking a trip to the Grand Canyon to recover. He reminds Roosevelt to invite Kansas Representative James M. Miller to White House events. On the topic of the appointment of judges to replace William C. Hook, White discusses the candidacy of William A. Johnston, John C. Pollock, Nelson H. Loomis, and Charles B. Smith. White suggests creating a unified delegation for Kansas, including Charles Curtis, Chester I. Long, Charles F. Scott, Justin De Witt Bowersock, Victor Murdock, and Philip Pitt Campbell. White notes that there is a suspicion of corruption in the Court of Claims, and he asks that if Richard H. Lindsay of the Kansas City Star seeks permission to review documents, Roosevelt give him authorization.
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1903-10-31
James R. Sheffield informs President Roosevelt of plans to gather a group to meet with Commissioner of Immigration William Williams. The invitees include Stuyvesant Fish, Nevada N. Stranahan, Joseph Bucklin Bishop, Mr. Seul, Mr. Greene, Nicholas Murray Butler, and George Rumsey Sheldon. Sheffield extends a hopeful invitation for Roosevelt to attend the dinner at the University Club.
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1903-11-06
James R. Sheffield wishes President Roosevelt a happy birthday and discusses a recent meeting with Commissioner Williams, who is currently under investigation. Sheffield writes of the newspaper charges against Ellis Island, the McSweeny trial, and expresses confidence that Seth Low will be re-elected as Mayor of New York City.
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1903-10-27
Postmaster General Payne informs President Roosevelt that Charles J. Bonaparte will be in Washington, D.C., on the 8th to further investigate the postmaster in Baltimore.
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1903-09-04
William Alonzo Day informs President Roosevelt that Mr. Taylor and Henry Martyn Hoyt will forward a report about Colorado officers. Day also writes that the charges by Samuel M. Brosius are being investigated. Marshal Colbert will send an explanation.
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1903-09-05
Herschel V. Jones recommends that President Roosevelt appoint an attorney to investigate the Dawes Commission in Indian Territory. Jones suggests Minnesota’s Assistant Attorney General Charles W. Somerby.
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1903-09-11
Postmaster General Payne writes to President Roosevelt concerning Holmes Conrad’s professional advice regarding the Baltimore postmaster investigation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-02