Public Office Appointments and the Influence Question
A critical examination of how presidents traditionally rely on congressional delegation for appointing to public office. The piece accuses the current leadership of bypassing custom through influence led by figures such as Sissy Hitchcock Green and Teddy, labeling Hitchcock ignorant and erratic and warning of the danger to officials who depend on his counsel. The tone is sharply critical of presidential advisers and the shift in precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sissy Hitchcock
Sissy
Green
Teddy
John H. Mitchell
Binger Hermann
Protest Grows Against Forest Reserve Extensions in Oregon
The Roseburg Board of Trade leads a strong protest against forest reserve extensions in Western Oregon. US Senators from Oregon and congressional representatives support the resolutions. Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce statewide back the action condemning Secretary Hitchcock's land withdrawals as harmful to private citizens and regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg Board of Trade
Oregon
United States
Congress
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Hitchcock
Japan at the Fair Exhibit Space At St Louis
Japan requests 18000 square feet for display at the St Louis Fair in addition to 11000 already assigned bringing total space to 29000. The article praises Japanese industry and prospects for a strong exhibit and possible racing interest in international yacht events next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
St. Louis
Little Brown Men
Orient
United States
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas
Dan Patch's Limit Fails to Beat Mile Record
Dan Patch the world's greatest pacer with a 1 59 mile failed to lower his record at St Paul on August 31. Weather and track were ideal but his mile was paced in 2 00 with Old Mike as running mate. He may still lower the mark before the season ends despite the 1 59 feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Patch
St. Paul
Mike
Patch
Warships sent to Turkish waters amid broken promises
American officials in Constantinople say Turkish authorities fail to honor pledges in pending disputes and Roosevelt’s stance shows Turkey cannot trifle with U S representations. Five Beirut arrests link to a fatal shooting blamed on a feude joie at a native wedding.
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Constantinople
Magelessen
Washington
Porte
Roosevelt
Turkey
United States
Leishman
Beirut
William C. Magelasen
Kharput
Lieshman
Tripoli
Syria
Futurity Stakes Won by Hamburg Belle at $37,000 Purses
Hamburg Belle wins the Futurity Stake worth $37,000 with Leonidas second, the two colts Hamburg Belle and her half brother Leonidas delivering about $50,000 in first and second prizes. Warships Brooklyn and San Francisco to arrive off Beirut by week’s end.
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States
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Beirut
Hamburg Belle
United States
Leonidas
Hamburg
Hermann's Oregon district backing questioned in Ohio appeal
A 1903 letter from Ohio Republican Chairman Charles Dick urges Hon. Binger Hermann of Roseburg Oregon to aid Ohio’s campaign for Governor Myron Herrick and Senate ally Hanna. The message frames Ohio's election as a national indicator and requests Hermann’s speaking tour start mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binger Hermann
Oregon
Chas. Dick
State Central Committee
Ohio
Hermann
Columbus
Roseburg
Ore
Dean Sim
Myron T. Herrick
General Assembly
Hanna
United States
Senate
Duas
Hermann's Popular Standing with Ohio Administration Allies
The excerpt portrays Mr. Hermann as highly regarded by leading Ohio administration friends guiding the president's campaign. General Dick seeks Mr. Hermann's help from Oregon for Col Harrick's governor bid and for Marcus Hanna's U S Senate run. Republicans of Oregon only rebuke by aiding Sissy Hitchcock, the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hermann
Ohio
Oregon
Hermann
Col. Herrick
Marcus A. Hanna
U. S
Congress
Ald Sissy Hitchcock
President Roosevelt security scare ends with arrest
Henry Weilbrenner was arrested near Sagamore Hill after repeatedly attempting to reach President Roosevelt armed with a loaded revolver. He was detained in the village prison while doctors later deemed him insane. He is to be held for lunacy inquiry as to his mental state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenekedjian
American College
Oyster Bay
S. 1
Henry Weilbrenner
Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt
Weilbrenner
Phaeton
Secret Service
Crank
Weisbrenner
Franklin
Stewart
Banes
Nassau County
Syosset
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Board of Trade
Sam
Sultan
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