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The situation is satisfactory in Missouri but Governor Hadley cannot leave at this time. He may be able to travel to New York late next week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-29
Governor Hadley suggests that Theodore Roosevelt delay his public statement regarding the presidential nomination as the “element of suspense and uncertainty” is helping the situation. After further demands for Roosevelt’s candidacy, he can announce his willingness to accept the nomination. Hadley recently had to disprove a claim by “administration forces” that he had said in December that he would support President Taft.
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1912-01-24
Governor Hadley offers his views on the presidential situation in Missouri. He believes that Theodore Roosevelt could secure a majority of delegates from Missouri but the ambiguity of Roosevelt’s candidacy is allowing President Taft’s supporters to secure the state convention by default. Hadley understands Roosevelt’s difficult situation but is confident that the majority of the Republican Party would prefer Roosevelt over Taft as a presidential candidate. If Roosevelt agrees, Hadley believes that it is Roosevelt’s duty to announce that he will accept the nomination.
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1912-01-16
Governor Hadley corrects an inaccuracy in his previous letter. New information shows that Republican leaders in St. Louis, Missouri now favor Theodore Roosevelt’s candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination and may pass a resolution to that effect at a meeting tonight. Hadley believes that these leaders are following the large public sentiment in favor of Roosevelt throughout Missouri and the nation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-18
Governor Hadley believes that the majority of Missouri Republicans want Theodore Roosevelt to be their presidential candidate in 1912. He encourages Roosevelt to announce his “willingness to accept the nomination if tendered.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-22
The situation is satisfactory in Missouri but Governor Hadley suggests that Theodore Roosevelt defer his public statement.
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1912-01-24
Senator Dixon authorized lunch with the City Club and dinner with the Million Population Club. It is too late to alter arrangements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-25
Governor Hadley regrets to hear that Theodore Roosevelt will not be attending the Rough Riders reunion but will hold him to his promise to visit Jefferson City, Missouri when he travels west. He has suggested to Governor Willson that they visit Oyster Bay, New York together on September 16.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-29
If Theodore Roosevelt decides to travel to Oklahoma for the Rough Riders reunion, Governor Hadley encourages Roosevelt to spend a day or two in Jefferson City, Missouri with Hadley and his family. Hadley will be able to visit Oyster Bay, New York in September either before or after the Governors’ Conference. He recently hosted Governor Willson of Kentucky, a great admirer of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-22
Govern Hadley appreciates Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation to visit Oyster Bay, New York and may be able to visit in September when he is attending the Governors’ Conference in New Jersey. Hadley has been assured by several Republican senators that the provision in the Congressional Apportionment Bill preventing the use of the initiative and referendum will be amended. Conditions in Missouri continue to favor the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-21
The House of Representatives has passed a bill providing for the basis of representation in Congress according to the 1910 census. The Democratic representatives from Missouri inserted a provision into this bill that gave the duty of redistricting to the state legislatures. Governor Hadley believes that this was done to prevent redistricting through the initiative and referendum which was recently added to the Missouri Constitution. In recent elections, the Republicans have been very successful in Missouri but the Democrats maintain undue influence through gerrymandered districts. Hadley requests Theodore Roosevelt’s help to remove the redistricting by state legislatures from the Senate version of the bill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-10
Governor Hadley provides Saint Louis, Missouri, as a counterargument to the press’ claims that Democratic majorities occurred in cities where Theodore Roosevelt spoke. He believes Roosevelt’s courageous fight in New York prevented an even greater Democratic victory.
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1910-11-14
Governor Hadley reviews the tentative program for entertaining Theodore Roosevelt during his visit to St. Louis, Missouri. He thoroughly approves of Roosevelt’s refusal to dine with Senator William Lorimer and hopes it will put “some moral purpose” into the Illinois Republican party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-09-09
Governor Hadley sends Theodore Roosevelt a “delicious” editorial.
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1910-09-06
Governor Hadley sends this letter of introduction for Harry J. Cantwell, a prominent lawyer and Roosevelt Democrat from St. Louis, Missouri. Cantwell is connected with litigation affecting the rights of Native Americans in Oklahoma and would like to discuss the matter with Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-02-09
Due to the varying situations in their states, Governor Hadley suggests that the governors supporting Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential candidacy should write individually to Roosevelt urging a public announcement to the effect that Roosevelt is willing to accept the Republican presidential nomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-22
Governor Hadley encloses a memorandum with Missouri polling results provided by Colonel Nelson. He believes that this information will display whether there is a demand in Missouri for Theodore Roosevelt to be a presidential candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-02-02