Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey provides details on the progressive victory over the Evans-Guggenheim machine in Denver, Colorado.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1912-05-31
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Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943
Telegram from Ben B. Lindsey to Frank Harper
Judge Lindsey would like Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion on his plan to contest the Taft delegation from Denver, Colorado, at the Republican National Convention. He intends to publicly expose the efforts of the Evans-Guggenheim machine.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-06-02
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Telegram from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
The Republican and Democratic machines in Denver, Colorado have united against Judge Lindsey’s reelection as juvenile court judge. He claims this stems from his support for Theodore Roosevelt. Lindsey requests a telegram endorsing his candidacy or supporting the progressive cause.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-12
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Due to several reversed decisions by the Colorado Supreme Court, it is unclear if the Denver Juvenile Court is a county or state office. As such, Judge Lindsey will need to run for election at the county election in May and the state election in November. Lindsey is running as an independent and the Republican and Democratic machines are cooperating against him.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1912-05-09
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey is feeling confident about the political situation in Denver, Colorado. He declined to accept a nomination to run for mayor but is up for election as a juvenile court judge. Lindsey is confident of victory as there is great enthusiasm for the progressive cause and his opponent has accepted bribes. He concludes with a request for Theodore Roosevelt’s endorsement.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-12
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Telegram from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
The Republican and Democratic machines in Denver, Colorado have united against Judge Lindsey’s reelection as juvenile court judge. He claims this stems from his support for Theodore Roosevelt. Lindsey requests a telegram endorsing his candidacy or supporting the progressive cause.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-12
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Telegram from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the telegram. He is pleased with the results from California and is confident in Roosevelt’s nomination.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1912-05-15
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey provides an update on the various progressive campaigns in Denver, Colorado.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1912-05-19
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Telegram from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his nomination victory in Ohio and announces a landslide victory for the progressive Citizens’ ticket in Denver, Colorado.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-21
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Telegram from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey announces a great electoral victory for himself and the Citizens’ ticket in Denver, Colorado. The fraudulent Democratic and Republican political machines were soundly defeated.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-22
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey believes that the great victory of the Citizens’ ticket in Denver, Colorado displays the people’s sentiment towards Theodore Roosevelt. He is confident in Roosevelt’s victory at the Republican National Convention. Lindsey will be traveling to New York and requests a meeting.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-26
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Memorandum from Ben B. Lindsey
Judge Lindsey argues that the success of the Citizens’ ticket in Denver’s municipal elections shows that the people’s desires were not represented in the Republican nomination process. The “Evans-Guggenheim-Taft machine” gave all of the delegates to President Taft.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-29
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Frank Harper
Judge Lindsey encloses statement from Edward Prentiss Costigan, Frank Knox, and Medill McCormick for Theodore Roosevelt’s attention if he decides to visit California or Colorado.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-04-26
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey encloses statements from Edward Prentiss Costigan and Hiram Johnson regarding the presidential nomination. He reviews the political situation in Denver, Colorado where he has decided to not run for mayor as a third party candidate but is facing two elections to retain his judgeship on the juvenile court.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-04-24
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey reviews the political situation in Denver, Colorado. He is currently on a speaking tour of New England where there is considerable opposition to a Roosevelt campaign.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-03-13
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Due to previous engagements, Judge Lindsey was unable to accept a speaking invitation from Frank S. Talcott of Fargo, North Dakota. Lindsey believes that the situation in the Dakotas is serious as Robert M. La Follette is popular and the delayed announcement of Theodore Roosevelt’s willingness to accept the Republican presidential nomination allowed La Follette to fortify his position.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-03-13
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Frank S. Talcott
Judge Lindsey will be unable to speak in North Dakota due to other commitments. He argues that North Dakota progressives must support Theodore Roosevelt even though Robert M. La Follette is very popular in the state. La Follette cannot win nationally but Roosevelt can succeed and a strong showing in North Dakota will be very helpful for the Roosevelt campaign.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-03-13
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Mr. McCormick
Judge Lindsey provides an update on his travel schedule.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-03-11
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey is traveling to New England for a lecture trip and would like to meet with Theodore Roosevelt to discuss Colorado politics and his bill that will allow for the recall of judicial decisions. He provides an update on the bill’s progress.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-03-01
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey encloses bills he has been working on which would allow for the recall of judicial decisions declaring laws unconstitutional and create a separate court in charge of child welfare. Theodore Roosevelt’s speech in Columbus, Ohio has helped Lindsey’s cause and he would be grateful if Roosevelt could mention the bills publicly.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-02-26