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Governor Hadley, Mrs. Hadley, Governor Willson, and Mrs. Willson are having a good time at the Governors’ Conference. They need to know what time to come to Oyster Bay, New York and which train to take.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
Progressive Party electors in Missouri can only be placed on the ballot by petition, and under these circumstances Roosevelt cannot win the state. However, under the arrangement previously suggested by Governor Hadley, Roosevelt could secure Missouri’s electoral vote. Hadley views progressive Republicans in Missouri and the Progressive Party as allies that can cooperate to elect candidates with progressive principles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-29
Governor Hadley has met with Ralph Stout regarding a plan to place the Republican state and local candidates for Missouri onto the Republican Party ticket and the Progressive Party’s ticket. Hadley views the potential arrangement as a compromise measure to allow progressive Republicans not ready to leave the party to remain Republicans while fighting for progressive principles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-18
Governor Hadley is confident that the progressive wing of the party will retain control of the Republican Party in Missouri. Hadley discusses the requirements for a third party in Missouri, but Hadley believes that Theodore Roosevelt’s ticket would be more successful if Roosevelt’s supporters argued that Roosevelt was the rightful Republican nominee rather then the leader of a new third party organization.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-09
Governor Hadley has decided to criminally prosecute those responsible for the “despicable article” that appeared in St. Louis, Missouri. Hadley regrets that he does not find it advisable to join Theodore Roosevelt’s third party movement but hopes that all progressive forces can continue to work together. Hadley believes that the Republican Party in Missouri can still be a “useful agency of good government.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-05
Governor Hadley regrets troubling Theodore Roosevelt about the preposterous article in a “newspaper” that was only a locally distributed bulletin attempting to discredit Hadley. Hadley will not be joining Roosevelt’s third party movement as he believes that he can perform better public service in the Republican Party, although he will continue to fight for progressive principles in Missouri.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-25
Governor Hadley was closely associated with Theodore Roosevelt throughout the Republican National Convention and saw nothing to substantiate the rumors that Roosevelt was drunk or even consumed any alcohol. While Hadley does not intend to join Roosevelt’s third party movement he will defend Roosevelt from unjust personal or political attacks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-25
Governor Hadley has learned that the publication and article are fake.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-24
A St. Louis paper is running a story supposedly by William Allen White that contains a statement from Theodore Roosevelt alleging disloyalty by Governor Hadley. Hadley has been asked to comment on the article but has declined as he believes it to be fake. Hadley asks if Roosevelt has made such a statement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-24
Governor Hadley believes that it is a risk to oppose the nomination of Senator Elihu Root as Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention. The dangers of Root being Temporary Chairman are less than the dangers of the Roosevelt campaign appearing weak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-03
Governor Hadley advises against contesting the election of the Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-03
Governor Hadley encloses the platform adopted by the Missouri Republican State Convention. Since Hadley may still serve as the Roosevelt campaign’s candidate for the Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention, he would like to speak with Theodore Roosevelt regarding Hadley’s address to the convention. Hadley suggests including Governor Deneen in this conversation as he could provide effective support at the convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-30
Governor Hadley encloses a copy of a letter he wrote to Senator Dixon. Hadley clarifies his position regarding the selection of a Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention. Hadley is willing to accept the responsibilities but wanted leaders of the Roosevelt campaign to feel free to select another candidate if advisable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-29
Governor Hadley believes that the majority of the Republican National Committee is opposed to Theodore Roosevelt and intends to control the Republican National Convention by ruling in favor of President Taft for all contested delegates. Hadley would like to influence the National Committee by challenging its membership. Several states elect National Committee members at the state convention which is contrary to the regulations for selecting committee members according the National Committee. Hadley believes that state conventions are a legitimate venue for electing National Committee members and would like these elected individuals to insist that they be seated on the National Committee at the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-29
Governor Hadley is honored to be considered for the position of Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention. Hadley is willing to serve but wants Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Dixon to be free to make another selection if advisable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-27
Governor Hadley has read that Senator Clapp is being considered as Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention. As Theodore Roosevelt’s opponents are considering Senator Root for the position, Hadley suggests that Clapp be the candidate for the Roosevelt campaign instead of himself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-28
Governor Hadley expands on the expected nature of Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming speeches in St. Louis, Missouri.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-22
Governor Hadley provides a tentative outline for Roosevelt’s visit to St. Louis, Missouri. The campaign is progressing well in Missouri and two more delegates were instructed for Roosevelt yesterday. Once again, President Taft supporters organized an opposing convention and appointed a contesting delegation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-21
Governor Hadley encourages Theodore Roosevelt to accept the speaking invitation from the Million Population Club of St. Louis, Missouri. Taft supporters are working hard to seat all of the contested Taft delegates in Missouri and Hadley expects another contested delegation from the fourteenth district.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-19
Governor Hadley does not believe that next week is suitable for an event in Saint Louis, Missouri featuring Theodore Roosevelt. The St. Louis Coliseum will not be available and Hadley believes that a trip closer to the Illinois and Missouri primaries would be beneficial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-19