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James Sullivan Clarkson encloses several newspaper articles and has heard that William C. Whitney has acquired a majority interest in The Sun. He has also been informed that Senator Hanna may be purchasing the New York Press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-27
Canal contractors are pleased that Governor Odell may run for a third term as a change in the state administration could create problems with their contracts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-12
Senator Platt is anxious that Harry A. Hanbury be appointed as Shipping Commissioner as soon as possible. However, he has not heard again from President Roosevelt nor has he been informed as to the contents of Governor Odell’s letter on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-24
Joseph Bucklin Bishop reports on a lunchtime conversation with General Greene regarding the political situation in New York, particularly President Roosevelt’s refusal to pick sides between Senator Platt and Governor Odell. Greene argued that Roosevelt should work with Odell to avoid betrayal by Platt.
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1903-03-27
Assistant Treasurer Fish reports on his discussion with Governor Odell in which he found Odell concerned that Senator Platt’s candidate, Harry A. Hanbury, is not “a big enough man” for the position of Shipping Commissioner. However, Fish does not believe that an open break between Odell and Platt is likely.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-27
Collector Stranahan reports that he showed President Roosevelt’s letter to Governor Odell as requested, and that Odell asked that it not be delivered as he is convinced that Senator Platt will not accept Mr. Worden’s appointment. Odell also requested that the appointment be postponed until the legislature adjourns so that he can avoid embarrassment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-27
Senator Platt has met with Governor Odell twice recently. He argues that neither Odell nor President Roosevelt will be disadvantaged by current legislation, including the Mortgage Tax Bill, which Platt believes will be heavily amended. He also argues that Odell fully expects Harry A. Hanbury to be nominated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-28
Senator Platt has spoken with Governor Odell and Nevada N. Stranahan regarding the appointment of Harry A. Hanbury as Shipping Commissioner. Platt would like President Roosevelt to act on the appointment before leaving on his trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
The growing strength of the Republican Party throughout the nation is such that the Herald has reported that the Republicans could win the next presidential election even if they lost the state of New York. On the state level, the party is weakened by the struggle for power between Governor Benjamin Odell and Senator Thomas Platt, but at the national level it is still likely that New York will vote Republican.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04
Judge Spring argues that there is no opposition to President Roosevelt in New York, but that it is possible that Governor Odell desires to be a presidential candidate. For this Odell would need to cooperate with Senator Platt, which is unlikely. Spring suggests that by keeping in touch with local leaders, Roosevelt can keep abreast of any challenges.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-12
Representative Littauer offers his assessment of current political conditions in New York. He sees the Republican Party as disorganized with Governor Odell increasingly powerful and Senator Platt losing influence.
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1903-03-17
Draft of President Roosevelt’s response to Governor Odell regarding the appointments of Mr. Plimley and Harry A. Hanbury. Roosevelt wishes to consult with Odell and receive his advice, but has been constrained due to the pressure he is under.
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1903-03-20
Summary of the meeting of the first Fusion conference. The conference will meet again before June 1 and seek to form a permanent organization in September. The Republicans of the conference are concerned about a “trap” and the German-American organizations want an “honest Fusion movement.”
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1903-05-12
William L. Ward recommends Mr. Stafford for an appointment to the Drug Division and requests President Roosevelt’s help in bringing about “better feeling” between the supporters of Senator Platt and Governor Odell.
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1903-03-04
William L. Ward recommends Mr. Stafford for an appointment in the Drug Division. He requests President Roosevelt’s help in strengthening his political position in Westchester County, New York, so that he can reconcile the supporters of Senator Platt and Governor Odell.
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1903-03-04
Representative Littauer will meet with Governor Benjamin B. Odell and attempt to convince him of Judge George Chandler Holt’s suitability for appointment as a district court judge.
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1903-02-19
James Russell Parsons warns that the educational affairs of New York are serious. He has heard that some wish to reorganize the education system of the state along political lines. He considers Governor Odell’s non-committal attitude to be a large part of the problem.
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1903-02-10
Mayor Low of New York City proposes that President Roosevelt consider Colonel John N. Partridge for the position of shipping commissioner of New York. The post was made vacant by the appointment of Captain Joseph M. Dickey to the state railroad commission.
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1903-02-01
William D. Foulke submits a report on the raising of campaign funds among New York custom house inspectors and efforts to promote the passage of a bill raising inspectors’ wages.
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1903-01-28
F. Norton Goddard discusses a variety of political maneuverings in New York and his views on them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-14