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J. D. Powers laments the condition of the political system in Kentucky. Many civil servants have trampled the rights of the people, ruined the Republican Party, and destroyed the chance to defeat the “political Buckaneers.”
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1901-11-09
D. D. Walker refused to write a letter of recommendation for Mr. Smith, the collector of customs at St. Louis, Missouri. Some of Walker’s associates wrote letters for Smith as they were unaware of Smith’s poor reputation. He has asked his associates to withdraw their letters and hopes that President Roosevelt removes the entire corrupt delegation of Richard C. Kerens.
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1901-11-11
Byron E. Shear claims that Charles C. Goodale and Charles J. Christian are part of Colorado’s “Wolcott-Stevenson regime” and are using their positions to demand money each month from their employees. Changes need to be made to protect the Republican Party in Colorado.
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1901-11-12
James B. Belford details who in the Colorado Republican Party has gone past patronage into the areas of corruption and ballot box stuffing. He would like President Roosevelt to remove the corrupt officials who are ruining the reputation of the party.
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1901-11-07
James B. Belford claims that federal officer holders have taken over the leadership of the Republican Party in Colorado and are damaging the party. “Decent representatives of the party” need to be appointed.
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1901-11-07
William Allen White is glad President Roosevelt liked the endorsements of Cyrus Leland. He defends accusations made against Leland by Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and asks Roosevelt to meet with Leland in person before making any adverse decisions against his appointment.
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1901-10-30
James Harrison Wilson recommends the appointment of Robert Houston as collector of the port in Wilmington, Delaware. He believes the appointment of Caleb Churchman would be a mistake as Churchman is not viewed as a leader in the community and his appointment would be seen as an act of “Addicksism.” Wilson argues in favor of balancing the distribution of federal appointments throughout the state as a means to temper the influence of John Edward Addicks.
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1901-11-01
Pamphlet presenting evidence of the “ruining” of underage girls in New York, New York, by a combination of criminal organizations, the police, and government officials. Several cases are presented and a summary of the situation is given by Eugene Philbin, district attorney of New York County.
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1901-10
Senator Scott is concerned that Assistant Secretary Cridler is being removed in favor of the appointment of a personal friend of Senator Lodge. Scott hopes that it is a mistake and that Cridler will maintain his position.
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1901-10-23
John S. Wise describes the creation of the current Republican Party organization in Virginia and its leadership. He argues that the current Republican machine of Virginia is corrupt and wants their recognition and patronage to be withdrawn.
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1901-10-15
Hugh Henry Hanna went to North Carolina to discuss federal appointments in the state with John William Fries. They will continue to canvass the subject and find a few men that can be relied upon by President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-17
Thomas Lafayette Rosser agrees that the Republican Party in Virginia is corrupt and that with the help of President Roosevelt, they can make the party respectable again. Judge Paul is very ill and Rosser hopes that the Virginia political ring is not able to secure the appointment for one of their candidates.
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1901-10-12
William H. H. Llewellyn claims that Robert Bradley Hawley controls all federal appointments in Texas in exchange for delivering thirty-six votes at the Republican National Convention. He fears that this combination could be used against President Roosevelt and that unfit individuals, such as the collector at the Port of El Paso, are being maintained in their positions.
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1901-10-14
Frederick Muller is concerned about corruption in New Mexico Territory. He would like to discuss the appointment of the territorial governor with President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-14
Richard Henry Rawles agrees that the public is ready for a change and that the Republican machine in Virginia should be challenged. He believes a strong leader could make the state solidly Republican. Rawles has removed himself from “active politics” but is willing to help.
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1901-10-14
Guild Copeland requests a statement regarding accusations that railroad companies paid for President Roosevelt’s western trip.
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1903-08-26
John W. Cary claims that he collected funds for the Wimberly Combine of New Orleans, Louisiana, at the direction of Henry Demas. There was an understanding that the people who donated would be appointed to federal positions and Cary would also receive an appointment for his work. No one has received an appointment and Cary has been threatened with prosecution. Cary suggests that if President McKinley looks into the matter the people will be given back their money.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-11-07