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John S. Wise asks President Roosevelt and his cabinet to avoid making any further appointments in Virginia. Wise believes that the faction opposing him will collapse without patronage. He congratulates Roosevelt on the appointment of former Governor Thomas Goode Jones to the Alabama judgeship.
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1901-10-08
Senator Hanna had no interest in the Alabama judgeship but had to recognize the demands of the local Republican organization. He has stated to them that he will take no further action. It would be helpful to Hanna if the appointment of Thomas B. Morton, J. H. Bingham’s successor as collector of internal revenue, was issued.
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1901-10-09
John Patton congratulates President Roosevelt on the work he is doing and looks forward to seeing him at the Yale bicentennial. He cautions that J. M. Jamison is unfit for the position of chief justice. Jamison had a “discreditable” career in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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1901-10-10
Thomas Goode Jones will be traveling to North Carolina soon and that will be the best time for him to meet with President Roosevelt. Jones encloses two clippings regarding his recent judicial appointment that may interest Roosevelt.
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1901-10-11
Thomas Goode Jones thanks President Roosevelt for his appointment as United States district judge for the northern and middle districts of Alabama.
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1901-10-11
David Starr Jordan spent the summer in Hawaii Territory on behalf of the United States Fish Commission and offers insights into the “complex snarl of Island politics.” Judge Abram Stephanus Humphreys rightfully defeated the charges that were brought against him but Jordan does not view Humphreys as an “unselfish reformer.” The Hawaiian administration is lacking and expenditures are not handled properly. Many judges are partisan and they should be selected with more care.
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1901-10-11
Due to poor health, it is expected that Judge Paul will resign. Henry C. McDowell is a popular candidate to replace Paul and Joshua F. Bullitt asks if John Fox could discuss the matter with President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-12
Thomas Goode Jones requests Grover Cleveland’s support for his application as United States district judge in Montgomery, Alabama.
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1901-10-02
Senator Morgan encourages President Roosevelt to appoint Judge Lapsley to the federal bench.
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1901-10-03
John William Griggs encloses a letter from James T. Woodward, a former adviser to William McKinley, regarding Southern appointments. Woodward writes on behalf of Judge Jones and Griggs vouches for Woodward’s advice.
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1901-10-04
Stewart L. Woodford recommends the appointment of Thomas Goode Jones to succeed the recently deceased John Bruce as United States District Judge at Montgomery, Alabama.
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1901-10-04
William Henry Hunt recommends Frederic C. Howe for a position in the government of Puerto Rico. He believes Howe is particularly qualified for treasurer. Hunt is concerned about the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and would like it to be filled soon. Overall, things are going well in Puerto Rico to improve conditions permanently.
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1901-08-26
William H. Hotchkiss discusses the trouble President William McKinley had with appointing Judge John Raymond Hazel to the Federal courts and the effect the appointment was having on the Republican Party. He suggests that George Clinton should be nominated and that Hazel should withdraw from nomination for the good of the party.
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1900-06-02
Alton B. Parker advises Governor Roosevelt on the selection of judges, noting that it is best to promote associate members of the court to higher positions, rather than bring in appointees from outside.
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1899-09-25
Adelbert Moot advises Thomas Roberts Slicer that George Clinton would be the best candidate for a judgeship which may soon come open. Slicer then forwards the letter to Governor Roosevelt with the comment that Moot’s opinion would be conclusive, and it confirms the opinion Slicer has already conveyed to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-10-05