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John Thomas McDonough has resigned his position as Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines and is returning to the United States. It has been reported that McDonough, with the support of President Roosevelt, is seeking the Republican nomination for Associate Judge of the New York Court of Appeals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-07
The Presidential Office Staff summarizes a letter from Justice John Thomas McDonough of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. McDonough was surprised to read the rumors that he was “antagonizing the Commissioners,” especially because he has a good opinion of Governor William H. Taft. He will be pleased for Secretary of War Elihu Root and Archbishop John Ireland read his letter. He also requests transportation to the United States for himself and his family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-14
James W. Bentley is attempting to organize a baseball team to take on the Capitol baseball club. Judge John Thomas McDonough has resigned from the Supreme Court of the Philippines. It is rumored that President Roosevelt wants McDonough to run on the New York state ticket next fall.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-07
Jeremiah J. Harty, the Archbishop of Manila in the Philippines, has asked John Thomas McDonough, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, to speak with Roosevelt concerning the Church’s real estate in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-29
Beekman Winthrop thanks Theodore Roosevelt for a letter concerning his appointment to a position. Winthrop informs the President that the first Republican Convention in the Philippines instructed delegates to vote for him in the Republican National Convention. Winthrop mentions that John Thomas McDonough is one of the delegates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-16
Secretary of War Taft sends a memorandum to President Roosevelt, enclosing correspondences concerning Frederick Zadok Rooker, bishop of Jaro, Philippines, and John Thomas McDonough, associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Taft refers to a mistake made by Rooker and says that because McDonough is an Irishman, “fighting proclivities” appeal to him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-02
Judge Thomas McDonough reflects on his first three months in the Philippines. He is surprised at the “remarkable progress” and shares his thoughts on the friars’ question. McDonough is struggling with what to do with the land of the friars and the friars themselves.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-04
As instructed by Secretary of War Elihu Root, Merritt O. Chance returns an enclosed letter from Judge John Thomas McDonough to William Loeb.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-18
John Ireland thanks President Roosevelt for sending him a letter from Civil Governor of the Philippines, Luke E. Wright. Ireland discusses possible replacement of Associate Justice John Thomas McDonough of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-28
John McMackin, Commissioner of Labor for New York, reports “universal satisfaction” at the appointment of John Thomas McDonough to the Supreme Court of the Philippines. McMackin respects the treatment of Catholics by President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-03
Governor Odell requests that President Roosevelt meet with John Thomas McDonough, Secretary of State of New York, to urge him to accept renomination as Secretary of State.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-11