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President Roosevelt requests a report on the matter of the consulship at Juarez, Mexico. George B. Cortelyou encloses the accompanying communications from William James Connell and Edward Rosewater.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-24
President Roosevelt suggests that the consul at Juarez, Mexico, be investigated within the next few months.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-07
President Roosevelt needs to decide if Mr. Kendrick, a Democrat, should remain in his post as consul in Juarez, Mexico. Hay understands that Kendrick is a decent man, besides his politics. Kendrick received his post from President McKinley as the request of Louisiana Senator McEnery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-26
Former Congressman Connell supports his son’s application to be consul in Juarez, Mexico. He accuses the current incumbent of conducting anti-Republican activities in El Paso, Texas. He mentions that the incumbent, Charles Kendricks bought a Democratic paper that has been publishing anti-Roosevelt and anti-Republican pieces. Although Kendricks denies being against the Republicans, he has done nothing to stop the paper from publishing in this manner. Connell says that his son, Ralph Connell, is well-suited for the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-22
Edward Rosewater supports the application of Ralph S. Connell for the position of United States Consul at Juarez, Mexico. Connell has connections to Omaha and his father, W. J. Connell, is now the city attorney and a former Congressman from Nebraska, as well as a friend of President McKinley. The elder Connell is a personal friend of Rosewater.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-15