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Postmaster General Payne transmits lists of third and fourth class post offices where allowances for separating service and for unusual business has been reduced or discontinued. He discusses the salary of the postmaster and the legislation relating to appropriations for separating services – particularly Section 308 and 309 of the Postal Laws and Regulations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-05
The list of allowances for reduced clerk-hire at third and fourth class post offices requested by Congress cannot be completed in time. There is not enough time to compile the list and many of the cases are still in the hands of inspectors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-30
An article highlighted in the January 9, 1904, issue of The Churchman about President Roosevelt’s message to Congress defends his actions regarding Panama and encourages the ratification of the treaty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-09
George Frisbie Hoar discusses President Roosevelt’s policy concerning Panama and the debate in Congress concerning the constitutionality of the president’s actions, as well as recent newspaper reports along similar lines.
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1903-12-24
Rollo Ogden informs President Roosevelt that The Evening Post will publish results from a canvas of Republican representatives regarding African American disfranchisement. Ogden asserts that the findings reflect racial inequality that contradict the Fourteenth Amendment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-25
William Loeb writes that Representative James Monroe Miller, his wife, and Saidee Steen were sent invitations to three receptions last year, just like the other members of Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-31
William E. Chandler assures President Roosevelt of supportive public opinion in the Southern United States in regard to Roosevelt’s policies on civil rights, fiscal policies, Panama, and Cuba despite Congressional representation.
Arthur B. Farquhar conveys support for Leonard Wood’s promotion to Major General and admonishes the testimonies of Estes G. Rathbone and James E. Runcie against Wood. Farquhar comments on the status of the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty and President Roosevelt’s policy in Panama.
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1903-11-20
Secretary of State Hay sends drafts of formal messages to Congress requesting their approval of the reciprocal commercial convention between the United States and Cuba.
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1903-11-09
George Turner sends thanks to President Roosevelt in receipt of his congratulatory note, likely regarding the success of the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Turner will convene with Congress in Washington, D.C., and hopes to dine with Roosevelt at the White House. General Foster will report to Roosevelt with details regarding the award at London.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-30
United States Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson writes from Texas about efforts to educate cotton growers about boll weevil. Wilson relays that the Louisiana delegation in Congress opposes the Cuban treaty, but that businessmen and growers support President Roosevelt’s policies. Wilson also mentions African American civil rights in relation to the Republican Party.
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1903-11-03
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
Henry Lee Higginson discusses financial matters and United States currency. Higginson writes of a meeting with Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw and a number of bank presidents, as well as a recent conversation with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Higginson asserts the need to draft a Banking and Currency Bill for review by the United States Congress.
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1903-11-06
Senator Beveridge encloses letters regarding the statehood issues and argues for preventing statehood becoming an issue during the upcoming session of Congress.
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1903-10-05
Representative Bingham is opposed to the calling of an extraordinary session of Congress for November 9 as no extraordinary condition exists. He does not believe that the currency question or Cuban reciprocity are sufficiently important for an extra session. Senator Boies Penrose agrees with Bingham and adds his signature.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28
Lyman Abbott writes to President Roosevelt regarding the enclosed proof of an editorial to appear in The Outlook. Abbott believes Roosevelt, Secretary of War Root, and Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock could influence Congress.
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1903-09-05
Senator Hanna writes to President Roosevelt about the Republican campaign in Ohio. Hanna is against the extra session of Congress.
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1903-08-27
Senator Quay spoke out against calling an extra session of Congress for the fall and does not believe that Congress can do anything to stop certain Wall Street interests from cornering the money market.
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1903-08-24
Representative Hinshaw writes to President Roosevelt regarding an extra session of Congress, the Cuban Treaty, and financial legislation. Hinshaw also writes that Roosevelt was endorsed for the presidential nomination in Hinshaw’s state of Nebraska.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-22
Postmaster General Payne would like a new rule adopted regarding appointments to unclassified positions in post offices. The rule would require these appointments to be requested and recommended by the local postmaster to the Post Office Department. Previously, members of Congress have been able to request and receive an allowance for a clerk position without the consent or knowledge of the postmaster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-25