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President Roosevelt examined San Francisco’s application for permission to obtain its water supply from Yosemite National Park. He wants Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock’s thoughts on using other water sources.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-08
Alfred R. Conkling invites Theodore Roosevelt to speak at a subscription dinner that will be hosted by the New York City Realty League on February 28. Roosevelt is welcome to speak on any matter that is of interest to the taxpayers. Conkling lists issues such as the potential annexation of Westchester County as a sixth borough, the Catskill aqueduct, and the hours that city offices should be open. Conkling is against a proposed bill in the State Assembly that would make building owners responsible for fire safety measures.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
Congressman John F. Lacey, on behalf of the Committee on the Public Lands, submits a report recommending changes to a bill which would grant Los Angeles, California the right of way to construct the necessary structures to provide the city with water and electric power. The suggested wording stipulates that within one year Los Angeles will file maps showing the land it has used in this matter. Land used in this way does not supersede homestead, mining, or other valid claims to the land without due process of law to acquire the land. Los Angeles must not impact the Forest Reserves in the course of construction, and must pay for any damages that occur. The suggested changes will ensure that Los Angeles has an abundant supply of water and power, and will be able to continue to grow in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-26