Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

President and his characteristics better
doubtedly starts out with the complete con-
fidence of the chief executive that his man.
agement of his new Office will be all that
it should be. Mr.. Loeb will probably not
get we'll into his new harness for few
days, or until Secretary Cortelyou leaves
his desk at the White House
Secretary Loeb's Career.
William Loeb, jr., was born October 0,
1866. at Albany, N. Y, of German parent
age. He graduated from public school No
IA and entered the Albany High School,
where he remained for two years. He then
began the study of shorthand and found
employment, first with a newspaper CORE
spondent. and then with several business
concerns He was Bishop DoaneS amanuen-
sis for time. His ambition was to be a
law and general reporter. and in further
ance of it he formed a connection with the
late Eugene Burlingame, a prominent at
torney and the republican leader of Albany
county. Mr.. Loeb early evinced taste for
politics, and under Mr.. Burlingame's tute-
lage he began to take an active part in
political affairs and became his chief lieu
tenant. He was a member of the reDub-
lican county committee for several years
and was its secretary. He was also promi-
nent in the management Of the Uncondition-
al Republican Club, and was its vice presi-
dent for two years. At the organization OF
the legislative session Of 1888 he had strong
political backing and was elected official
stenographer of the assembly by four votes.
For several years thereafter, in connection
with his business Of a general law stenog-
rapher. he reported various legislative and
investigating committees, and served as pri-
vate secretary and stenographer for Mr..
Fassett, president pro TEN. of the senate,
Speaker. Malby and Lieut.. Gov. Saxton. He
was Mr. FaSsett's secretary when the latter
was candidate for governor against Ros-
well P. Flower, and accompanied him on
his tour Of the state. In 1894 he was a
member Of the stenogra phic corps that re-
ported the debates of the New York Con-
stitutional convention. The year following,
district attorney and grand jury stenog-
rapher for Albany county, District Attor-
ney Burlingame appointed him to the po-
sition, which he held until a few months
after Mr.. Burlingame's death, in 1898.
When Mr.. Roosevelt became governor. jan
uary 1. 1899. Mr.. Loeb was appointed one of
the four executive stenographers. His abil-
ity and familiarity with public men and
affairs soon attracted the notice Of Gov.
Roosevelt who made him his private and
confidential secretary. When the governor
was nominated for the vice presidency and
made his memorable tour Of the country
Mr.. Loeb accompanied him, and when he
was elected Vice President was made his
secretary. When Mr.. Roosevelt took up the
reins as President he appointed Mr.. Loeb
his assistant secretary.
Mr.. Loeb has home at 249 State street,
Albany. N. Y, where his father, three sis
tiers and brother Edward live. He was mar
ried December II. 1901. to Katharine W.
Dorr of Albany Their Washington home is
No. 1873 Riggs place. He is prominent in
Masonic circles. being member of Wads-
worth Lodge. No. All, F. and A. NJ, of
Albany, and of Washington Chapter, No. 2,
Royal Arch Masons. of this city. 80