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President Roosevelt thanks Anna Roosevelt Cowles for the letter from Lady Lenox that she forwarded to him along with a clipping. Roosevelt states that he intends to have the Reids over soon.
1902-07-30
James Callahan has received an appointment from Collector Ferdinand Eidman after F. Norton Goddard’s recommendation. Goddard requests President Roosevelt’s help “in the matter of the Cashier of the Custom House.”
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1902-01-24
Governor Roosevelt discusses “the unification business,” a legislative effort to reorganize the school system of the state of New York, noting that one issue is which group should elect the chancellor. Roosevelt also mentions that the “administration and the machine” are disturbed by his published statement about the canal treaty.
1900-02-15
William D. Murphy reports that John N. Partridge, New York Police Commissioner, and he met with Nevada N. Stranahan, Collector of the Port of New York, concerning issues that were already discussed with President Roosevelt.
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1904-02-03
Governor Odell wants President Roosevelt to send Nevada N. Stranahan, Collector of the Port of New York, to speak with him concerning matters mentioned in Roosevelt’s letter.
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1904-01-15
James R. Sheffield discusses the impact of the “dirty tactics” employed by Senator Hanna’s supporters, a conversation he had with Senator Platt, and the possibility of New York politician Nevada N. Stranahan running for governor.
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1904-01-09
John A. Sleicher asks to have Roosevelt’s wife, Edith, autograph a photograph for his daughter. Mentions that issue that he wrote to Nevada N. Stranahan about is moving along “encouragingly.”
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1903-12-17
James R. Sheffield passes along Nevada N. Stranahan’s suggestion to invite Frank Swett Black, former New York Governor, to the White House. Black is interested in being sent to the Republican Convention as delegate-at-large.
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1903-12-05
Attorney General Knox defends the integrity of C. A. S. Frost, who he appointed as assistant to Francis J. Heney, chief prosecutor of the Oregon Land Fraud trials. In 1901, Frost had been convicted of involvement in a conspiracy.
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1903-12-02
James R. Sheffield accepts an invitation to lunch with President Roosevelt on Saturday, December 12 and relays that he will consult with Nevada N. Stranahan and James Sullivan Clarkson.
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1903-12-01
F. V. Greene discusses an upcoming meeting between President Roosevelt and New York Governor Benjamin B. Odell. Greene is glad Roosevelt recently contacted Nevada N. Stranahan.
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1903-11-23
New York Governor Benjamin B. Odell accepts an invitation delivered by Collector of the Port of New York Nevada N. Stranahan to dine with President Roosevelt.
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1903-11-22
After meeting with Lieutenant Governor Higgins and Senator Ellsworth, Collector Stranahan called to suggest that Colonel Dunn stay until Tuesday in order to be present at the dinner with President Roosevelt, Senator Platt, and Governor Odell. Stranahan believes that the situation is serious.
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1903-11-21
Hamilton Fish expresses his disapproval of General John H. Ketcham as a candidate for Chairman of the House Post Office committee. Fish encourages President Roosevelt to meet with Senator Platt regarding The Outlook. Fish assumes that Roosevelt is pleased to hear through Mr. Loeb that he and Mr. Stranahan secured a meeting with Platt.
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1903-11-07
James R. Sheffield informs President Roosevelt of plans to gather a group to meet with Commissioner of Immigration William Williams. The invitees include Stuyvesant Fish, Nevada N. Stranahan, Joseph Bucklin Bishop, Mr. Seul, Mr. Greene, Nicholas Murray Butler, and George Rumsey Sheldon. Sheffield extends a hopeful invitation for Roosevelt to attend the dinner at the University Club.
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1903-11-06
Hamilton Fish writes that Mr. Stranahan supports a plan to publish an interview with Senator Platt in the morning papers. Fish asks that the recipient relay the contents of the letter to President Roosevelt.
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1903-11-05
Secretary of War Root details his travel schedule from Liverpool, England, to Washington, D.C. He wants Collector Nevada N. Stranahan to have a clear understanding that they, and their baggage, should be allowed to enter the country without examination as diplomatic officers. Everyone is well and Root has been receiving the enclosures. They are still unsure how the boundary issue will turn out.
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1903-10-05
James Sullivan Clarkson responds to the letter Francis C. Travers had written on behalf of former inspector Lawrence J. Hanley. Clarkson informs William Loeb of Hanley’s poor performance in various positions but promises to look into the matter further.
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1903-09-12
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw reviews potential changes to the Board of General Appraisers. He suggests the announcement of New York State Senator Charles P. McClelland’s appointment, effective October 1. Shaw has constant trouble with the board, and he believes Judge Henderson Middleton Somerville is the primary difficulty. Removal of Somerville would make room to appoint a southern Democratic, perhaps Rudolph Kleberg. There is also an opening for Republican, and Shaw suggests William Henry Eustis for the vacancy.
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1903-08-10
Senator Platt has spoken with Governor Odell and Nevada N. Stranahan regarding the appointment of Harry A. Hanbury as Shipping Commissioner. Platt would like President Roosevelt to act on the appointment before leaving on his trip.
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1903-03-30