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Puerto Rico Governor Post tells President Roosevelt that he is having a dinner for men who have previously served in Puerto Rico. He would like Roosevelt to join, and to let Governor Beekman Winthrop know.
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1908-04-06
Willis Sweet sends Secretary of the Interior Garfield a copy of the statements he collected as evidence for his article in the Porto Rico Review pertaining to controversial comments made by Governor of Puerto Rico Regis Henri Post. It is well known that any public official in Puerto Rico caught divulging information about the comments will be immediately let go, so Sweet asks for Garfield and President Roosevelt to ensure that the witness not suffer retribution for coming forward with a statement. Sweet stands by the content of the article, asserting he had not exaggerated any of its details and had in fact downplayed several details.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-28
Commissioner of the Interior for Puerto Rico Grahame informs President Roosevelt that in light of a recent controversy related to Governor of Puerto Rico Regis Henri Post, the general consensus within Puerto Rico is that Post would not be confirmed for a second year as governor. Grahame privately puts his name forward to be considered as governor to replace Post, but affirms that if Post is reconfirmed as governor or Roosevelt chooses another appointee he will accept such a decision and will not do anything to embarrass the president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-18
Commissioner of the Interior for Puerto Rico Grahame informs Secretary of War Taft that the general consensus in Puerto Rico is that Governor Regis Henri Post would not be confirmed for another year as governor. Grahame puts his name forward for consideration should Post not be reconfirmed and asks that Taft recommend him as well to President Roosevelt. Grahame confirms that this letter and a similar one he sent to Roosevelt are the only steps he has taken on the matter.
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1907-11-18
Paul Morton has heard rumors of Senator Francis Marion Cockrell’s retirement from the Interstate Commerce Commission. If they are true, Morton recommends James A. Peabody as a potential successor and can attest to his qualifications.
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1907-11-09
Attorney General Bonaparte gives President Roosevelt details about his encounter with former Illinois Governor Richard Yates. Yates has been offered a job with the Department of Justice and is unsure if he will accept it. Bonaparte is sorry to hear that Solicitor General Henry Martyn Hoyt is having surgery and will be incapacitated for some time. In a postscript, Bonaparte adds that he has spoken with Cardinal James Gibbons. Among other matters, they agree the government should not involve itself in the lawsuit between the Catholic Church and Puerto Rico.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-21
Governor of Puerto Rico Post sends President Roosevelt details regarding the performance of Francisco de Paula Acuña Paniagua in his role as Director of the Department of Health, Charities, and Correction of Puerto Rico. Post lists the reasons he wishes Acuña to be removed, and proposes a method to effect the change via telegram rather than wait weeks for the mails. Post also believes Herminio Díaz Navarro, a member of the Executive Council, should be removed due to his continued work as a lawyer in private practice.
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1907-07-30
Senator Foraker informs President Roosevelt that while Alaska is not in his committee’s jurisdiction, Hawaii is. Foraker updates Roosevelt on several matters concerning legislation regarding Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
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1906-11-28
Secretary of War Taft concedes to the opinions of Secretary of State Elihu Root and President Roosevelt and withdraws the nomination of Beekman Winthrop. Conditions in Puerto Rico make it hard to use him. Taft asks Root for a fast answer so that he can notify the USS Denver by wireless.
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1906-10-03
Juan M. Ceballos discusses the American intervention in Cuba. He believes forming a provisional government in Cuba with General Wood in charge would benefit everyone. Although the Cuban people generally do not like Americans, Ceballos believes propaganda and education could be used to change their minds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-19
This memorandum details the number of marines that could be assembled to send to Cuba, and how many would remain at various ports. It also lists the number of marines serving on board ships currently in North Atlantic waters.
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1906-09-15
Enrique Domenech acknowledges receipt of William Loeb’s letter enclosing a letter from President Roosevelt and an advertisement for Puerto Rican coffee. Domenech indicates that the Porto Rico Commercial Agency is looking into the matter and he will pass the results on to Loeb when the investigation is completed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-07
Shannon & Co. informs Enrique Domenech, regarding the coffee sample submitted by Brummer & Co., that no expert could discern the coffee bean type. The company has also been unable to trace any Puerto Rico coffee in the sample.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-09
Brummer & Company, importers and jobbers of coffee, wish Enrique Domenech to know that he does not need to worry about the genuineness of the Puerto Rican coffee that they will deliver. They also wish Domenech to know that distribution of circulars is just the beginning of their advertising campaign for the coffee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-11
The writer makes a note of where a letter concerning President Roosevelt’s coffee purchase is filed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-21
Senator Foraker is hopeful of getting the bill conferring citizenship for Puerto Ricans up for consideration in the near future. Foraker assures President Roosevelt that he will work his hardest to secure passage of the bill.
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1906-05-31
Secretary of Puerto Rico Regis Henri Post reports to President Roosevelt that there are complaints concerning Charles F. McKenna, who was appointed as a judge in Puerto Rico by Roosevelt. American members of the Island Bar Association have expressed concerns, and Post asks Roosevelt to send lawyers to investigate.
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1906-04-17
Beekman Winthrop states he is returning to Washington, D.C., and asks William H. Taft to wait on appointing a successor for the United States District Judge of Puerto Rico.
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1906-04-21
Beekman Winthrop is coming to Washington, D.C., to speak with Secretary of War Taft and President Theodore Roosevelt about the potential vacancy of the United States District Court Judge of Puerto Rico. Winthrop states the court has influence over the Puerto Rican lawyers and needs a younger judge to fill the role.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-21
Secretary of War Taft encloses a telegram from Governor Winthrop of Puerto Rico discussing the performance of Judge Charles F. McKenna who has “turned out badly.” Winthrop has received telegrams that accuse McKenna of soliciting and accepting loans from litigants. Taft encloses another telegram which states that McKenna will resign his judgeship effective June 15, and he mentions that Winthrop would like to be heard before a new judge is appointed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-22