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Secretary of the Treasury Shaw writes to President Roosevelt regarding Daniel Hudson Burnham and the site for the Hall of Records. Senator William M. Stewart is anxious for a decision, and Congress will pay little heed to the Park Commission.
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1903-07-18
George W. Perkins thanks President Roosevelt for giving him the pen that was used to sign the act creating the Department of Commerce and Labor. Perkins remains unsure about announcing the purpose of the extra session of Congress and notes that some work has been done to get their “Western friends into a conference.”
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1903-07-03
Henry Cabot Lodge informs President Roosevelt that he has received a letter from Senator White about a delay of the sittings for the commission in London because Lord Alverstone might go shooting. Lodge wrote to try to convince him otherwise. Senator Herbert spoke with Mrs. Nannie Lodge about a possible delay in the Tribunal meeting, which will conflict with other scheduled work. Lodge thinks the friends of the administration should be on hand in force for the “Cuban business,” but feels that he and Root should act on the commission. Lodge wonders whether the delay of the Tribunal is to force “us to resign” and get others who are more amenable. Lodge encourages Roosevelt to write himself to Lord Lansdowne to set things straight.
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1903-06-23
Joseph Bucklin Bishop encloses a document for President Roosevelt. He comments on “the exhibition which Congress made of itself” and finds that Roosevelt looks good in comparison.
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1903-03-04
Senator Hoar returns papers related to Governor Taft and the Philippines. He questions the fitness of Americans to govern the Philippines in light of Taft’s statements and the actions of Congress.
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1903-03-04
David Henderson believes that the House of Representatives has the power to pass a resolution in the manner suggested by President Roosevelt. However, he feels that such an action is improper and could not be passed during this session of Congress.
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1903-02-02
David Banks Sickels encloses a letter he sent to 23 members of Congress.
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1903-01-19
John C. Shaffer is disgusted with Senator Quay’s efforts to pass the Omnibus Statehood Bill and believes it would be better to pass no legislation than submit to Quay’s heavy handed tactics.
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1903-01-21
Senator Lodge encloses the amendment he added to the Sundry Civil Appropriations bill. Governor Taft has noted the importance of this amendment and Lodge asks President Roosevelt to recommend its passage to Congress.
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1903-01-06
Article discussing how similar President Roosevelt’s message to Congress was to his message a year ago. The message covers trusts, amending the Constitution if needed, the United States monetary system, and the Panama Canal.
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1902-12-03
Representative Babcock encloses a list of legislators elected to Congress, of which at least 206 are Republican.
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1902-11-05
Representative Jenkins suggests a special session of Congress to repeal all tariff duties on coal and declare the necessity of exercising the power of eminent domain regarding coal. Jenkins believes these actions would be constitutional and quotes several authorities.
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1902-10-16
David Rowland Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, is in the process of inviting European royalty to the exposition and acquiring their acceptance. Royalty will also need to be entertained and Francis hopes that Congress can commit to a provision for entertainment.
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1902-10-20
Representative Jenkins believes that the Anthracite Coal Strike is damaging the Republicans because the public associates the party with the wealthier part of society. He is confident that Congress has sufficient power to end the strike.
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1902-10-06
William Michael Byrne resigns as United States Attorney of the District of Delaware. He has accepted a nomination to run for Congress in Delaware.
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1902-09-24
Representative Payne suggests that the treaty with Cuba should not be binding until approved by both the House and Senate. This will avoid animosity as Representatives believe that treaty making power is subject to their right to originate revenue bills.
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1902-08-15
Philip Battell Stewart’s letters to President Roosevelt might have been made public when the Senate Committee sent for the papers.
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1902-07-30
The Catholics of Grand Rapids are upset over the treatment of their fellow Catholics in the Philippines.
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1902-07-13
Bond Steel Post Company complains to Senator McMillan–and by extension to President Roosevelt–of the political implications of inability to acquire material.
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1902-06-27
Nicholas Murray Butler offers his views on several issues. He believes Congress is unpopular for not supporting Roosevelt and Republicans should be stronger on the Philippines issue.
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1902-05-31