Judges--Dismissal of

Walter J. Ladd writes to Theodore Roosevelt on the subject of the recall of judges. Ladd informs Roosevelt that the Rhode Island constitution already allows for the recall of judges, although it is not commonly realized. Ladd encloses clippings from the Providence Sunday Tribune, in which lawyers debate the subject. Generally, Democrats are in favor of recall, but Republicans are firmly opposed to it. The only exception is the Republican, William H. Thornton.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-26

Creator(s)

Ladd, Walter J. (Walter Jay), 1862-1945

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Robert G. Leidig for his letter and discusses Roosevelt’s position on the recall of judges in California and Arizona. Roosevelt supported the recall in Arizona in support of states’ rights, and the recall in California due to the close association of the judges with the Southern Pacific Railroad.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-07

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Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary refers J. W. Carpenter to issues of The Outlook for Roosevelt’s articles about the recall of judges and judicial decisions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-06

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt muses upon the best way to handle notifying the House of Representatives regarding misconduct by Judge Alexander Boarman of Louisiana. Roosevelt recognizes that the House should only begin impeachment proceedings if there is sufficient evidence to confirm misconduct, but that he must inform the House of any misconduct severe enough to warrant an impeachment trial.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt informs Senator Burkett that he is not inclined to make another outside appointment to the Arizona judgeship, and instead would like to appoint men from Arizona wherever possible. He made an exception to this rule when he had to remove Judge Eugene A. Tucker, and does not want to do so again to avoid offending Arizonians.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt informs Judge Kyle that if he decides to dismiss someone involved with the Isthmian Canal Commission, that person will be dismissed. While Roosevelt will try to do so without hurting any feelings, he is under no obligation to meet with them personally once he is satisfied as to the facts of the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Attorney General Moody if Judge Jackson of West Virginia could be called in and told to resign, as Roosevelt has heard things suggesting that he is no longer fit to remain on the bench.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Attorney General Bonaparte sends President Roosevelt the report of William R. Harr, Special Assistant to the Attorney General, regarding the charges against United States Attorney Robert W. Breckons. Bonaparte has been dealing with this case for some time, but has ultimately come to the conclusion that retaining Breckons in his current position would be against the public interest. While Bonaparte acknowledges Breckons’s ability, he feels that he is lacking in propriety, and that his “personal habits and associations are indecorous.” This would not necessarily call for his removal, but Breckons’s conduct in a recent case was greatly out of line.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-30

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw reviews potential changes to the Board of General Appraisers. He suggests the announcement of New York State Senator Charles P. McClelland’s appointment, effective October 1. Shaw has constant trouble with the board, and he believes Judge Henderson Middleton Somerville is the primary difficulty. Removal of Somerville would make room to appoint a southern Democratic, perhaps Rudolph Kleberg. There is also an opening for Republican, and Shaw suggests William Henry Eustis for the vacancy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-10

Creator(s)

Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw believes that Judge James A. Jewell of the Board of General Appraisers should be removed from the Treasury Department. He suggests how the dismissal can be completed around Jewell’s divorce proceedings.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-17

Creator(s)

Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932

Daniel Moreau Barringer congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency and is confident the country’s welfare is in good hands. Barringer has business interests in Arizona Territory and is familiar with the area and people. He believes Roosevelt made the correct decision in removing Judge Street.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-15

Creator(s)

Barringer, Daniel Moreau, 1860-1929