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Victor Mironko informs Judge Joseph F. Mulqueen that he is being threatened by a group of “white slave traders” due to his knowledge of their buying and selling of young girls nationally and internationally into prostitution. He has contacted several officials who have done nothing. Mironko wants to share his information with Mulqueen or a grand jury.
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1911-08-25
Joseph Bucklin Bishop believes President Roosevelt should answer Henry Loomis Nelson by sending a signed communication from Edward H. Van Ingen to the Boston Herald. Bishop also offers his help to Roosevelt in any possible way.
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1903-07-23
James Sheffield encloses a newspaper clipping from the New York Post. He states that he will undertake the organization of a Republican Club supporting Roosevelt in New York City, if Roosevelt wishes. Sheffield also mentions William Williams, Commissioner of Immigration, who wants to meet with Roosevelt after the presidential election in order to discuss a national naturalization law.
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1904-09-04
This newspaper article written by Walter E. Davenport speaks about labor congestion in New York, dwindling demand for immigrant labor, and subsequent deportations. The first half of the article focuses on the experiences of Italian immigrant Giuseppe Pissaro trying to find employment and being ordered for deportation by the Board of Inquiry.
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1911-06-06
This pamphlet advertises the 1912 candidacies of Theodore Roosevelt and Hiram Johnson, as well as the platform of the Progressive Party. Emphasizing Theodore Roosevelt’s past success and popularity as president, the pamphlet outlines some of the Progressive Party’s beliefs–particularly with regards to immigrants and immigration–and compares them to those of the Republican and Democratic parties. It also includes a substantial excerpt from Woodrow Wilson’s American People’s History as an example of Wilson’s views on race and immigration. The pamphlet closes by reminding everyone of their duty to vote, and urges them to vote for Roosevelt and Johnson.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1912
Arthur von Briesen writes to President Roosevelt to express his distress over Eugene A. Philbin, member of the Ellis Island Commission, disclosing confidential findings of the Commission to an Evening Post reporter, who published the abstract in the paper. Briesen comments on why the Commission’s report did not more strongly commend the administration of the Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island, William Williams.
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1903-12-04
Eugene A. Philbin of the Ellis Island Commission writes to President Roosevelt following meetings with commission members, Thomas W. Hynes and Ralph Trautmann. Philbin responds to Roosevelt’s criticism that he did not adequately commend Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island William Williams’ administration.
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1903-12-01
James R. Sheffield responds to President Roosevelt’s inability to attend the dinner for Commissioner Williams. Sheffield plans a visit to Washington, D.C., that will not conflict with the upcoming Yale versus Princeton football game and applauds the current situation in Panama.
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1903-11-09
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
Arthur von Briesen updates President Roosevelt regarding the Ellis Island investigation. Briesen encloses a photo of himself.
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1903-10-19
Francis C. Travers was pleased with President Roosevelt’s letter for Father Henry regarding Ellis Island. He appreciates the great work of Commissioner Williams.
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1903-10-14
M. J. Henry has only heard praise for the present administration of Ellis Island and Commissioner Williams. The main complaint from immigrants are the inadequate “pens” they are held in after their arrival.
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1903-10-12
Text of a letter from Commissioner of Immigration William Williams to Henry Loomis Nelson, defending and justifying the charges against Edward F. McSweeney, the former Commissioner of Immigration at New York.
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1903-08-20
Newspaper article supporting Commissioner of Immigration William Williams’s defense of the charges against Edward F. McSweeney.
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1903-08-20
William Michael Byrne tells Benjamin F. Barnes about a letter he saw discussing the possibility that the Attorney General assign more help to the New York District Attorney’s Office to help with naturalization cases. Byrne mentions that he has a good relationship with Assistant District Attorney Houghton, and hopes that he will be appointed to this position.
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1903-08-21
William Michael Byrne writes to Benjamin F. Barnes regarding a letter to be sent to Commissioner of Immigration William Williams about the ploy to misrepresent President Roosevelt to immigrants in order to garner favor for the opposing party. Byrne enjoyed Roosevelt’s speech to the Holy Name Society.
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1903-08-18
William Michael Byrne writes to Benjamin F. Barnes regarding Commissioner of Immigration William Williams’s intent to appoint Byrne and make the announcement.
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1903-08-17
William Michael Byrne fears that he will not be appointed for a new position unless he is backed by President Roosevelt.
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1903-07-20
William Williams outlines his connection to a warrant prepared by Secretary of the Treasury Shaw for the arrest of Edward F. McSweeney, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration at New York. Williams would like to meet with President Roosevelt, Shaw, Attorney General Philander C. Knox, and Commissioner of Immigration Frank P. Sargent to explain the full record of the matter.
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1903-02-04
The situation at Ellis Island has improved regarding Joe Murray. James Sheffield is doing all he can to work out the difficulties between Murray and the new Commissioner of Immigration, William Williams.
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1903-01-30