Perjury

President Roosevelt wishes he could do as William Michael Byrne requests in the pardon case. However, based on Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte’s report, he feels he cannot. Roosevelt agrees with Bonaparte that such crimes “are becoming scandalously frequent.” The business community needs to clearly understand that perjurious acts are not merely business incidents in bankruptcy cases.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Attorney General Bonaparte to finish a report regarding the conduct of secret service agent James O. Brzezinski during the trial of Oliver Spitzer, superintendent of the docks at the American Sugar Refining Company who had attempted to bribe agents. Brzezinski’s testimony was inconsistent before the Grand Jury.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt congratulates Governor Higgins on his success and comments on the odd behavior of ex-Governor Benjamin B. Odell. Based on his actions, Roosevelt believes that Odell may have perjured himself.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt has received a request from Captain F. P. Fremont to prosecute Benjamin Boyd, formerly of the United States Army, for perjury in a military court at Manila. Roosevelt asks for Secretary Root’s opinion of the propriety of the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Senator Lodge believes that O’Brien is guilty of perjury and will send a transcript of the testimony to Attorney General Knox. If so, President Roosevelt wants O’Brien prosecuted in Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt has looked at Mr. Kershner’s case and agrees with the Naval authorities that Kershner is guilty of perjury.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt has looked at Mr. Kershner’s case and agrees with the Naval authorities that Kershner is guilty of perjury.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Attorney General Moody reports that Congressman Williamson, U.S. Commissioner Marion R. Briggs, and Dr. Van Gesner were found guilty of conspiring to suborn 100 timber entry men to commit perjury.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-28

Creator(s)

Moody, William H. (William Henry), 1853-1917

Romualdo Garcia and Jose Martinez have been pardoned by Acting Governor Hartzell. Garcia and Martinez had been convicted of perjury.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07

Creator(s)

Unknown

Inspector Ralph Izard attempted to pay U.S. Marshal William Henkel $500 to arrest 27 Chinese immigrants without a warrant. Izard attempted to deceive the U.S. District Attorney on the same count. Izard and Inspector Jenkins swore false warrants under the name John Doe. Jenkins and Chinese interpreter Moy Gop Jung admitted that no investigation had been done to secure the warrants and that all statements made were untrue. Izard and Jenkins have caused great expense to the U.S. government because of their actions. Izard has been falsifying travel expense accounts, stating he has been in various places, when in fact he was in Boston.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-20

Creator(s)

Unknown

Attorney General Knox answers a question pertaining to criminal responsibility for perjury before Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-27

Creator(s)

Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921

Consul Herdliska reviews the events leading up to his marriage and explains his poor relations with his wife’s parents, Captain Michie and Mrs. Michie. He claims his in-laws are conspiring to prevent his reappointment or ability to obtain another position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-28

Creator(s)

Herdliska, Charles V.