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John C. Driscoll writes to Senator Hanna in order to secure the position of permanent foreman to John T. Leckert and constant employment to Alice Vienne at the New Orleans Mint. He lauds both workers and ends the letter explaining his own credentials for making such a recommendation.
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1903-06-11
J. T. Witherspoon, King of the Carnival, encloses a patent of nobility elevating Alice Roosevelt to the title of Duchess of the White House. The previous patent presented to her in New Orleans was temporary.
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1903-03-26
Alice Roosevelt was received well in New Orleans and her visit resulted in a great deal of discussion about President Roosevelt as well. General Wheeler was among old friends there, many of them Democrats and either old confederates or sons of confederates, and he reports that they were generally complimentary of Roosevelt, though some do not like the Cuban treaty and others differ with him on various issues.
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1903-03-06
Booker T. Washington asks President Roosevelt to defer appointment of Judge Roulhac as district attorney until Washington confers with James Sullivan Clarkson. He has a resolution that he will suggest to Clarkson, who will then convey it to Roosevelt. Washington spoke to Edgar S. Wilson in New Orleans, Louisiana. Wilson is in fine shape, particularly if he can have two African American men appointed as deputy revenue collectors.
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1902-11-06
Postmaster Kearny removed Mr. McEnery from his position due to excessive drinking.
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1902-08-04
Norman Walker clarifies that Judge Charles Porter does not work out of New Orleans and explains why white southerners object to meeting African Americans socially.
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1902-02
Booker T. Washington suggests that an African American should be appointed Surveyor of the Port instead of Receiver in the Land Office. For more information, Washington would like President Roosevelt to speak with P. B. S. Pinchback, formerly of New Orleans.
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1902-06-23
James M. Scovel recommends that President Roosevelt retain the current Collector in New Orleans until the next delegate is elected to the Republican National Convention.
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1902-03-11
Booker T. Washington recommends Dr. Isaiah B. Scott for the Naval Officer vacancy in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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1902-02-16
The article focuses on the decision of Supreme Court Judge Humphrey in relation to the pork packing industry. The New York World sides with President Roosevelt and feels laws are meant to be enforced. For those unhappy with Roosevelt’s dissent, the paper provides previous examples of United States presidents speaking out against prominent Supreme Court decisions such as the Dred Scott case or Marberry vs. Madison.
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1906
James Brown Potter encloses an article from the Mexican Herald in which Potter is interviewed regarding the Sampson-Schley controversy. While visiting New Orleans, Potter was surprised how partisan Southerners were concerning Admiral Schley.
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1902-02-09
Francis Bennett Williams does not believe that H. Dudley Coleman is suitable for the position of postmaster of New Orleans, Louisiana. Coleman is not active in state politics and will not be helpful in building up the state party. He already has a position at the mint and will damage the party if appointed postmaster.
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1904-03-17
Booker T. Washington would like to meet with President Roosevelt before a Naval Officer is appointed for the port of New Orleans. He would also like to discuss the possibility of retaining J. H. Bingham as Internal Revenue Collector for the State of Alabama.
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1902-01-22
Senator Hanna asks President Roosevelt to consider the appointment of Walter L. Cohen as Naval Officer of the Port of New Orleans. Cohen has the support of the “colored Republicans” of New Orleans.
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1902-01-16
If the New Orleans appointments are still pending, William E. Chandler would like President Roosevelt to see the enclosed.
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1902-01-06
A circular from the Transvaal League is being prepared which will request that President Roosevelt put a stop to the shipment of horses from New Orleans, Louisiana, to the British. The circular does not have Wilhelm Snyman’s support. He hopes to discuss the matter personally with Roosevelt.
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1901-10-15
Secretary of War Taft reports to President Roosevelt on labor negotiations with railroad employees working on the Panama Canal and isthmian railroad, touching on topics including pay schedules, sick pay, and overtime compensation. Taft recommends keeping the compensation and benefits package with which the workers were first recruited, but disagrees with some of their newer demands. Conditions are improving at the canal, including better living quarters, a lower rate of disease among workers, increased amusement options, and travel to the United States becoming easier. Taft attaches an account of the relevant hearings with labor and committee men.
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1907-04-07
John W. Cary claims that he collected funds for the Wimberly Combine of New Orleans, Louisiana, at the direction of Henry Demas. There was an understanding that the people who donated would be appointed to federal positions and Cary would also receive an appointment for his work. No one has received an appointment and Cary has been threatened with prosecution. Cary suggests that if President McKinley looks into the matter the people will be given back their money.
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1898-11-07