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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
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.
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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.
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1903-03-27
Senator Platt insists on the appointment of Harry A. Hanbury as Shipping Commissioner. Under the circumstances, Stranahan did not give President Roosevelt’s letter to Platt.
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1903-03-29
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.
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1903-04
Governor Odell proposes that Harry A. Hanbury be given a position in the Collateral Inheritance Department in the Comptroller’s Office in Brooklyn and that Mr. Worden then be made Shipping Commissioner. He emphasizes that he does not want to humiliate Senator Platt, but only wants to make sure that Worden is taken care of.
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1903-03-12
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.
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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
George Rumsey Sheldon expresses his appreciation at the offered appointment as Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York. However, he is concerned about having to give up his own business on Wall Street in order to take up the position and suggests that Robert Bacon may be a suitable person for the post. Sheldon has telegraphed Senator Thomas Collier Platt, suggesting that Platt agree to the appointment of Charles Chandler Holt as the new district judge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-27
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
Reports that Senator Platt demanded the removal of three assistant appraisers due to their connection to the silk fraud cases are baseless.
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1903-03-03
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
George Rumsey Sheldon copies the text of a telegram from Robert Bacon expressing his inability to accept appointment as Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York because of previous commitments.
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1903-03-06
Governor Odell believes that Harry A. Hanbury could receive the position in the Brooklyn Tax Appraiser’s Office and Mr. Worden could be appointed Shipping Commissioner. Odell hopes this would be satisfactory for everyone and create “friendly feeling all around.”
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1903-02-20
F. Norton Goddard is concerned about a controversy in New York’s 25th Assembly District and provides his opinion on several leading New York Republicans. He complains that there was a conspiracy on the part of Henry Birrell to take over as Leader of the 25th District. Goddard also gives a negative opinion of Senator Platt and points out that while he thinks that Governor Odell is a likable person, he does not include him in any important information. He complains that Mayor Low is a drag on the idea that the Republicans are the party of good government and threatens to run a third-party campaign if Low runs again.
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1902-12-24
John Appleton Stewart has consulted with General James Sullivan Clarkson and is about to speak with Collector Nevada N. Stranahan at President Roosevelt’s request. He spoke with Senator Thomas Collier Platt, but did not mention strengthening the party through organizing clubs. Platt is doing all he can to support Roosevelt and Stewart has little doubt as to his sincerity. He wants a reconciliation between Captain F. Norton Goddard and Senator Platt. Stewart is coming up with a plan of action.
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1902-12-16
Nevada N. Stranahan has spoken to Governor Odell, who will be unable to come to Washington immediately for the Congressional reception, but will be able to travel to Washington, D.C., sometime after January 1 to visit with President Roosevelt and Senator Platt. Odell thinks that such a meeting might be productive for the Republican Party.
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1902-12-22
William H. Moody suggests several legislators that he believes should be invited to a dinner designed to be effective at increasing the Navy.
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1902-12-12