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President Roosevelt says he will stand by Governor Post if he thinks “this man” should be removed but cautions him to avoid a fight especially so early in his term.
1907-08-01
President Roosevelt received Governor Post’s letter about Francisco de Paula Acuña Paniagua, and if Post desires to remove him, he should notify Roosevelt who will act by cable. Roosevelt will also act how Post deems best about Diaz but cautions him to be certain of the facts.
1907-08-05
Governor Hunt of Puerto Rico encloses a copy of his message to the legislature for President Roosevelt.
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1904-01-19
Text of Governor Hunt’s speech to the Second Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico. Hunt reviews the status and goals of the island.
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1904-01-12
Regis Henri Post assures President Roosevelt that he is content with his present job and does not need to become the Commissioner of Interior. Post does not believe it is wise to make it obligatory to hire native Puerto Ricans as assistant heads of departments. An assistant head is just as important as the department executive, and as of now Post does not know of any native who is capable and honest enough to have this amount of responsibility.
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1904-01-04
Edward B. Field recommends D. B. Fairley for the governorship of Puerto Rico.
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1903-12-28
Governor Hunt responds to a letter from Bishop Blenk concerning a conflict between the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican government.
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1903-12-16
Governor Hunt agrees to stay another year in Puerto Rico at President Roosevelt’s request and continue his work “with great satisfaction and pleasure.”
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1903-12-08
Governor of Puerto Rico William Henry Hunt suggests to William Loeb that President Roosevelt wait to make Governorship decisions until he receives items by mail.
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1903-11-13
Henry Cabot Lodge discusses governorship in Puerto Rico, requesting a meeting with President Roosevelt. Lodge sends a positive report in regard to Massachusetts politics.
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1903-11-01
The conditions in Puerto Rico are generally satisfactory and Governor Hunt recently delivered a speech to several thousand “respectful and well behaved” people. Bishop Blenk made a mistake by opposing a public school system which has created considerable excitement. Hunt fears that there will be far reaching consequences to Blenk’s misstep.
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1903-10-06
Typed copy of a newspaper article criticizing Bishop Blenk for refusing to attend a school event in San Juan, Puerto Rico, due to the legal separation of education from religion.
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1903-10
Acting Attorney General Purdy informs President Roosevelt that Judge William Henry Holt’s term as District Judge of Puerto Rico expires June 4, 1904.
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1903-09-21
Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt would like to be considered for the vacancy on the United States Court of Claims in Washington, D.C. He would also accept District Judge for Montana with the expectation that there would be a vacancy at the United States Circuit Court within a year or two. Hunt suggests that the embarrassments of selecting a new governor of Puerto Rico could be avoided by appointing Judge Henry C. Ide whose fitness and experience would be acknowledged by everyone. Appointing someone from outside Puerto Rico would create some disappointment but no one would be disgruntled. Hunt is interested in the annexation of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and directs President Roosevelt to read Ulysses S. Grant’s arguments in favor of annexation.
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1903-09-24
Secretary of State Hay writes to William Loeb informing Loeb that Hay has enclosed a copy of a memorial recently adopted by Puerto Rico.
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1903-09-05
Regis Henri Post is concerned about American officials favoring the Puerto Rico Republican Party, including interference in elections and protecting dishonest officials. Post suggests that Governor Hunt discuss the situation with Bishop James Herbert Blenk and John Dandridge Henley Luce.
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1903-08-30
Acting Secretary of Puerto Rico Gale writes to Congress regarding an amended resolution for a delegate to the House of Representatives from Puerto Rico, and he writes about empowering the Secretary of War to authorize construction on the island.
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1903-08-26
Regis Henri Post writes to President Roosevelt to recommend that Governor Hunt be made a canal commissioner due to his experience in Puerto Rico. Post also mentions Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
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1903-08-16
Lafayette Young writes to President Roosevelt regarding the appointment of his son to the secretaryship of Puerto Rico.
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1904-08-11
Governor Hunt describes Department of War personnel as “agreeable” following conferences on the adjustment of land in Puerto Rico.
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1903-07-30