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President Roosevelt explains to Frank Andrew Munsey that he would like to appoint Munsey’s candidate, Amos P. Wilder, to a diplomatic post, but cannot because there are already too many Wisconsin men in the diplomatic corps.
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1905-02-24
President Roosevelt will not permit communications with Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild about the lies alleged by the Boston Herald. Roosevelt has barred the paper from the White House, and thinks the action suggested by Guild would be foolish. He suggests that instead of being nervous about the matter, it would be wise for Guild to point out that the majority across both parties are passing the amendment, and that it is an outrage for General Nelson Appleton Miles to act as he currently is.
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1905-02-02
President Roosevelt informs Senator Fulton that Samuel S. Barney has a prior claim to other applicants, which Wisconsin Senator John C. Spooner reminded Roosevelt about. However, the president has told the Department of Justice that Gary will come next unless a reason to the contrary appears.
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1904-12-20
In view of the recent Supreme Court decision, there should not be any favoritism toward the “stalwarts.” According to this decision, “any weakening of the La Follette ticket is a weakening of the National ticket.” Joseph Foraker also must be brought back from Wisconsin if he has gone as a member of the “stalwart” committee.
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1904-10-06
After Judge Alton B. Parker’s letter to John G. Milburn, President Roosevelt thought it wise not to use the extract from Elihu Root’s speech in his letter of acceptance. Roosevelt hopes that Root stays in Newfoundland for as long as he can.
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1904-08-26
President Roosevelt expresses concern for the governorship of New York since Elihu Root will not accept the position. Roosevelt asks Senator Fairbanks to expand on his Canadian reciprocity statement to include that an agreement has not yet been reached. Roosevelt also requests feedback from Fairbanks on the rough draft of a letter that he also sent to Senators John C. Spooner and William B. Allison.
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1904-08-26
Theodore Roosevelt feels that the actions of Senators Spooner and Quarles may have jeopardized the national ticket. There cannot be any perception that post office employees are working for either side in Wisconsin.
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1904-07-15
President Roosevelt wishes for Nicholas Murray Butler to visit and concurs that William J. Calhoun is worthy of esteem. Roosevelt comments at length on an article in Collier’s Weekly, one he assumes was written by Norman Hapgood, and desires Butler to “know the exact facts.” On careful reading, Roosevelt believes the article was written with malicious intent due to its numerous falsehoods regarding the construction projects at the Capitol and the White House, the hiring of the architects completing these jobs, appointments of others to government posts, and other matters. In his explanation, Roosevelt makes analogies to many political situations, past and present.
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1904-06-03
President Roosevelt writes to William E. Cramer concerning advice he received from Senator Spooner discouraging him from interfering in the contested delegation in Wisconsin or from any other area. Roosevelt states that it would be improper for him to interfere with the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-27
President Roosevelt will consult Senators John Kean and John F. Dryden about the judgeship. He sends enclosures relating to the pension order and Senator John C. Spooner’s speech.
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1904-05-05
President Roosevelt would like to set up a time to have a meal with Cornelius Newton Bliss, along with Senators Aldrich and Spooner, to discuss the selection of the chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-04-16
President Roosevelt looked into finding a secretary of legation position for Henry James but there are no vacancies and two others have already been promised secretary positions ahead of James. However, Roosevelt would be pleased to appoint James at the earliest opportunity.
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1904-03-07
President Roosevelt encloses papers regarding Mr. O’Brien. Roosevelt’s inquiries have shown O’Brien to have an excellent reputation.
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1904-03-05
President Roosevelt would like Inspector Fitzgerald to speak with Senator Spooner and the others about the Indianola, Mississippi, post office.
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1903-12-29
President Roosevelt sends the letter from Ray Stannard Baker and asks it to be shown to other Senators.
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1903-11-25
President Roosevelt is working towards having the Panama and Cuban treaties confirmed over Democrat opposition.
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1903-03-12
President Roosevelt discussed the spending reductions with Senator Aldrich, who is unsure how government revenues will be affected by the last sessions of legislation. Roosevelt will raise the matter again with Aldrich, and with Senators Allison and Spooner.
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1901-11-01
Erastus L. Hawks owns 110 acres near Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. which he is looking to sell, and offers it to Theodore Roosevelt. He believes it could be turned into a park, which he proposes naming for Roosevelt, or sold off as sub-divisions. If Roosevelt is not interested, Hawks asks him to refer it to any interested friends he may have.
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1911-06-30
Senator Beveridge writes to follow up on an earlier conversation with President Roosevelt about the constitutionality of the Child Labor Bill. The jurisprudence is unambiguous in demonstrating that Congress may regulate all matters relating to interstate commerce. Beveridge also notes that many initiatives by the states to solve this issue have been ineffective, citing several examples. He has also seen the popular sentiment stirred up by the long campaign against child labor, and believes this bill is an example of good governance.
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1907-10-22
Secretary of War Taft speaks as a traveler rather than as a government representative. He begins by explaining the relationship of the United states to the Philippines and that there will be no sale of the islands. He then outlines the policy of the United States toward China as it relates to trade, the expansion of China, and monetary reform. Taft explains that the “China for the Chinese” attitude is in favor of China’s own growth. Taft also discusses education of the Chinese in America, improvement in relations between the two powers, and the creation of a United States Circuit Court for China. For additional developments, Taft suggests the further development of the court and the establishment of a suitable government building in Shanghai.
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1907-10-08