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In a private letter, President Roosevelt thanks the editor of Puck magazine for the editorial discussing the unfortunate suffering of some who are innocent in any movement to punish the guilty. Roosevelt disdains the belief that businesses must be protected at the expense of honest politics.
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1907-09-04
Governor Curry of New Mexico, following up on President Roosevelt’s letter, has expressed to the manager of the Santa Fe Water & Light Company that attempts at blackmail against the company will be prosecuted. Richard H. Hanna’s information about district court clerk William E. Martin is true, but the Department of Justice did not object to his appointment. Mariano Senna’s appointment as deputy clerk was a mistake, however, and he has been removed. Curry will personally fight any wrongdoing in the Territory of New Mexico, and the strife will not last.
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1907-08-31
President Roosevelt’s former classmate, James Ford Rhodes, reflects on Roosevelt’s administration and how it will be viewed by history. He believes three points will endure: the man whose critics called him a champion of war has become a peace keeper; Roosevelt has set a high standard of honesty in public service, and has inspired good young men to enter into politics; and his presidency has favored neither the rich nor the poor, but administered justice to both. Rhodes also reflects on the lives of the rich, comparing America’s wealthy with others in history, particularly those of the Roman Republic and Empire. He believes the Americans are better because of the use they make of their wealth. While the ancient Romans dedicated themselves to lives of sensual pleasure, the modern Americans live simply and give to educational and charitable causes.
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1907-03-16
President Roosevelt informs American novelist Winston Churchill that Augustus J. Hoitt has already been nominated and confirmed by the Senate, but Roosevelt will look out for the malpractice Churchill claims Hoitt has partaken in. Roosevelt must have proof before removing corrupt or inept federal officials, and can take no action against local officials, in accordance with the Constitution.
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1907-02-13
William B. Colver reviews his proposed program for Alaskan coal mines. In order to protect labor and prevent unfair competition, Colver wants government ownership of the coal mines, the rail transport to the coal mines, and of a fleet of Pacific colliers. He fears that private ownership in distant Alaska will allow private interests to corrupt and control the local administration leading to mismanagement and scandal detrimental to the public and the United States.
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1911-08-08
Meyer Lissner, on behalf of the Lincoln-Roosevelt Republican League, urges Daniel A. Ryan to withdraw from the San Francisco mayoral race and support the candidacy of Edward Robeson Taylor. Lissner believes that Ryan should put aside any personal or political grievances and support Taylor for the cause of good government and anti-corruption.
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1907-10-17
Charles Evan Hughes outlines his platform for the 1906 New York gubernatorial campaign.
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1906-10-22
Various forms of graft, fraud, and bribery were committed by San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmitz and members of the Board of Supervisors. Following trials of many offenders, a report is published on the causes of the corruption and recommendations made on how to prevent municipal corruption in the future.
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1910-01-05
In an open letter, Representative Parsons urges the Republicans of New York County to consider his case for “fusion” with the Independence League in the upcoming municipal elections. Cooperation with this political group will enable Republicans to elect assemblymen who support New York Governor Charles Evan Hughes, as well as allow for the retention of several judges appointed by Republicans. Furthermore, Parsons argues, fusion is the best way to defeat the ambitions of their mutual political enemy, Tammany Hall.
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1907-10-21
James Denison’s son, Lindsay Denison, wrote the pamphlet against political corruption that has been effective in the fight for reform in New York.
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1901-11-01