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Senator Dixon describes his alma mater, Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. The college president, L. L. Hobbs, and J. Elwood Cox are planning to invite Theodore Roosevelt to Guilford’s commencement in May.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-26
Senator Dixon reviews the initial arrangements for Theodore Roosevelt’s trip to Missoula and Helena, Montana. He requests further information regarding Roosevelt’s travel arrangements in order to provide a definite program.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s western trip has become public knowledge and many Montana towns would like to host Roosevelt. Senator Dixon encloses a letter from the Lewistown Commercial Club requesting a Roosevelt visit. Dixon would be pleased if Roosevelt could make the trip but made it clear to the club that time and travel constraints make it unlikely.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-19
Senator Dixon will be returning to New York City on Friday and would like to meet with Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-24
Senator Dixon is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt is willing to deliver a speech in Montana but suggests that the address be in Missoula instead of Helena. Missoula is politically progressive, has advantageous rail service, and has never had the opportunity to host Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-20
Two delegates from Tennessee have been reelected to vote for Theodore Roosevelt and two delegates from Alabama have decided that it is their duty to support Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-16
Representative Dixon writes to the Secretary of the Interior regarding allegations about James H. Monteath, Agent of the Blackfeet in Montana.
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1904-03-23
Senator Dixon, Oscar K. Davis, and John Callan O’Laughlin believe that Theodore Roosevelt should visit Kentucky.
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1912-03-26
Senator Dixon is making arrangements for Theodore Roosevelt’s western trip and needs to know the earliest date that Roosevelt can leave New York.
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1912-03-18
Senator Dixon sends Theodore Roosevelt the statement he made in response to President Taft announcing his support for presidential preference primaries. Dixon’s statement points out several states where legislation to enact primaries is being opposed by Taft supporters. He questions whether Taft will now instruct his managers to support primary legislation.
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1912-03-18
Senator Dixon sends Theodore Roosevelt the statement he made in response to President Taft announcing his support for presidential preference primaries. Dixon’s statement points out several states where legislation to enact primaries is being opposed by Taft supporters. He questions whether Taft will now instruct his managers to support primary legislation.
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1912-03-18
The West Virginia tour will be arranged after Theodore Roosevelt’s return on April 1. Senator Dixon wired last night about the Detroit, Michigan meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-23
Senator Dixon agrees with Governor Hadley that Theodore Roosevelt should contact Walter S. Dickey. Dickey has been instrumental in previous Republican campaigns and could be of great use.
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1912-03-06
Senator Dixon has made a response to President Taft’s speech. He suggests that Theodore Roosevelt view the full response before making his own statement.
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1912-03-18
Senator Dixon requests that Theodore Roosevelt revise the Boston speech and then Dixon will circulate a revised copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-09