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Judge Lindsey congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his speech. Roosevelt’s popularity remains strong in the West but opposition remains, including from the Colorado Republican State Committee.
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1912-02-24
Judge Lindsey congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his speech at the Columbus Convention.
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1912-02-22
Judge Lindsey provides a letter of introduction for W. H. Bryant who would like a meeting with Theodore Roosevelt.
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1912-02-17
Judge Lindsey thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter regarding limiting the power of the courts. He is working on a state amendment to limit the absolute right of Colorado courts to declare a law unconstitutional, which has been received enthusiastically. The sentiment for Roosevelt’s nomination continues to be strong. Lindsey expects Edward Prentiss Costigan and Philip Battell Stewart to be the progressive Senate candidates in Colorado.
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1912-02-13
Judge Lindsey is embarrassed by a rumor that appeared in a Hearst paper suggesting that he is being considered as vice president on a Roosevelt presidential ticket. He believes the rumor is being spread for a “vicious purpose.” Lindsey also encloses a clipping on a mothers’ compensation law he is campaigning for and would appreciate a public statement from Roosevelt on the law.
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1912-02-11
Judge Lindsey wants to make sure that the real sentiment of the people is heard, which is impossible if Theodore Roosevelt’s views on the presidential nomination are not made public. As such, he has been saying that Roosevelt would accept the nomination if it was the clear wish of the party and the people.
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1912-02-08
Judge Lindsey requests an audience for Edward Prentiss Costigan, a leading Colorado progressive, who will be visiting New York.
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1912-02-08
Judge Lindsey has drafted an amendment to the Colorado Constitution that would give the people the final say as to the constitutionality of laws when a Colorado Supreme Court justice dissents from a majority opinion that declares a law unconstitutional. The sentiment for Theodore Roosevelt’s nomination in the West is “overwhelming” and Lindsey might resign from the Wilson Club in order to fully support what he expects to be Roosevelt’s certain nomination.
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1912-01-30
Judge Lindsey has seen a great deal of public support for Theodore Roosevelt’s nomination and does not think that the “third term taboo” is applicable. He believes that Roosevelt is the best man to lead the country’s progressive element. Unless Roosevelt is nominated, Lindsey will be supporting Woodrow Wilson as the Democratic nominee and Robert M. La Follette as the Republican nominee.
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1911-12-15
Judge Lindsey agrees to regard Theodore Roosevelt’s letter as directed and plans to write at length on the situation in a few days.
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1911-12-14
Judge Lindsey will be writing an article in favor of Governor Wilson’s nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate. However, he made it clear to the Wilson campaign that he would support Theodore Roosevelt if Roosevelt is nominated by the Republican Party. Lindsey has been seeing a great deal of public support for Roosevelt’s nomination.
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1911-11-28
J. S. Temple has resigned from the board of the Bureau of Child and Animal Protection as his name was being used in “unwarranted and unjustifiable attacks.” Judge Lindsey is pleased as Temple is a Progressive Republican.
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1911-11-02
A decision by the Colorado Supreme Court is being used to argue that Judge Lindsey’s juvenile court has been abolished. Lindsey does not believe that the decision abolishes the court or removes him as judge. He is willing to go through the courts to maintain his position.
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1911-10-26
Judge Lindsey provides an update on his conflict with the Humane Society that he believes is unconstitutionally receiving state appropriations. He has decided that the best course of action is to take up the matter with the next legislature.
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1911-10-26
Judge Lindsey has returned Theodore Roosevelt’s editorial and promises to keep him appraised of the situation.
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1911-08-18
Judge Lindsey provides on update on the controversy with the Humane Society. The matter has been referred to the courts where Lindsey doubts anything will happen. The Humane Society has been arguing that their work will suffer during a legal battle.
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1911-07-24
Judge Lindsey provides an update on the controversy with the Humane Society. He thanks The Outlook and Theodore Roosevelt for their support in the matter.
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1911-07-24
Judge Lindsey intends to be in Oyster Bay on Monday to meet with Theodore Roosevelt.
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1911-07-06
Judge Lindsey will be unable to be in New York on Wednesday.
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1911-07-04
Judge Lindsey is sympathetic to George Robley Howe’s proposal for an International Congress of Education but his own activities will prevent him from being an active supporter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-29