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Senator Cummins writes to inform Theodore Roosevelt that he is unable to travel to New York as work continues on the Panama Canal bill and the Post Office Appropriation bill.
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1912-07-30
Senator Cummins hopes to meet with Theodore Roosevelt soon but he cannot leave Washington, D.C., as important legislation is under consideration.
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1912-07-24
Senator Cummins assures Theodore Roosevelt that Wharton Barker’s diatribe before the Interstate Commerce Committee made no impression on the committee members.
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1911-12-01
Senator Cummins introduces Gardner Cowles and Jay N. Darling of Des Moines, Iowa. Cummins suggests Theodore Roosevelt invite Cowles and Darling to meet to discuss the Iowa political situation. Cummins is exasperated at the chaotic political situation in Washington, D.C.
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1911-04-24
Senator Cummins will be at the Holland House on Friday and can meet with Theodore Roosevelt during the day.
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1911-01-11
Senator Cummins received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter. He will be in New York next Wednesday and can discuss matters in person.
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1910-10-01
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1910-07-07
Cummins, Albert Baird, 1850-1926
Governor Cummins of Iowa writes to President Roosevelt about the upcoming presidential election. If he himself is not selected, most of his crowd will vote for Secretary of War William H. Taft, though they will likely harbor hidden hostility. If Leslie Shaw is nominated, as Cummins suspects he will be, things could end up worse. Cummins would like to meet with Roosevelt in person to discuss the situation if possible.
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1907-12-20
Governor Cummins understands and accepts why President Roosevelt cannot address inaccurate newspaper reports. Cummins hopes to be able to see Roosevelt while he is in Washington.
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1907-12-02
Governor Cummins has heard that there will be a concerted effort to secure President Roosevelt’s endorsement in the re-election campaign of Senator William B. Allison, against whom Cummins is running. Cummins attaches an article from The Des Moines Capital falsely quoting Roosevelt saying as much and asks that Roosevelt send a letter affirming his neutrality in the campaign.
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1907-11-23
Governor Cummins would like to nominate a candidate for postmaster who has support from the community where he lives. Cummins will speak to Senators William B. Allison and Jonathan P. Dolliver about suggesting a candidate. He is concerned that in the particular district in which he is interested, the senators might insist that Representative John F. Lacey’s recommendation take priority, rather than that of Cummins.
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1907-05-07
Governor Cummins inquires about recommending some of his friends to postal appointments in Iowa, despite the fact that the district is represented by a Democrat.
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1907-04-30
Governor Cummins updates President Roosevelt on the political situation in Iowa and the West, particularly regarding the current controversy in the Republican party. Although Roosevelt has stated that he does not want the nomination for president in 1908, Cummins urges him to accept, believing that he will win the nomination and re-election. This would allow Republicans to continue to pursue their agenda rather than drift into infighting and controversy.
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1907-04-23
Governor Cummins writes to President Roosevelt regarding an article in the Chicago Record-Herald. Cummins denies the article, which claimed he gave a speech attacking a bill, Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver and the President. Cummins is frustrated and exasperated by this false attack in particular.
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1906-01-01
Governor Cummins of Iowa would like President Roosevelt to hold off removing John M. Kemble as Internal Revenue Collector for the southern district of Iowa.
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1902-06-26
Albert Baird Cummins regrets he cannot see President Roosevelt in Iowa during the upcoming campaign. Cummins was unable to call on Roosevelt during his time in Washington, D.C., and wanted to tell him that the West has absolute confidence in him. He has a deep interest in the Roosevelt administration and offers his aid.
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1901-09-21
Albert Baird Cummins expresses his gratitude that President McKinley is progressing towards recovery. He has been appalled by the emergence of a movement to subvert the government and assassinate its officials. Cummins is pleased that Vice President Roosevelt has agreed to make two speeches in Iowa and suggests the meetings be held in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa.
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1901-09-10
Albert Baird Cummins was nominated as the Republican candidate for governor of Iowa and was pleased with Vice President Roosevelt’s letter of congratulations. Cummins expects to win the election by a large majority but still wants a campaign of “interest and enthusiasm.” He requests that Roosevelt visit Iowa for a few campaign speeches.
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1901-09-02