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John A. Sleicher writes to William Loeb to suggest the possibility of President Roosevelt seeking trade agreements with other countries now that Russia has lifted restrictions on American trade. Sleicher praises Roosevelt’s “magnificent administration,” saying that it will “live forever in American history.”
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1905-09-12
John A. Sleicher encloses a letter from a contributor who will be sending dispatches from South America, which he thinks will interest President Roosevelt as it gives insight into the reception that Mr. Calhoun is receiving. Sleicher also sends a copy of an upcoming editorial he plans to publish. He comments on a suggestion in the Evening Post that Roosevelt might run again in 1912, and hints at another opportunity in the immediate future which he thinks would please Roosevelt. He will look for an occasion to discuss it with Roosevelt privately. In a postscript, Sleicher encloses another letter, this from the editor of a leading Methodist paper in Ohio. He fears the situation in Ohio is “ominous.”
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1905-09-07
John A. Sleicher writes to William Loeb, asking if a photographer can take a photograph of President Roosevelt in order to commemorate the peace between Russia and Japan.
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1905-08-30
John A. Sleicher apologizes for the “objectionable cartoon” decided upon during a meeting over which he presided.
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1905-07-25
John A. Sleicher believes that President Roosevelt has called attention to the presence of graft everywhere. He hopes that the President’s next message will focus on honesty and economy in public service.
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1905-07-21
John A. Sleicher believes that if the state of New York is to be saved from corruption and government scandal, President Theodore Roosevelt will have to do it. American people object to the levying of war taxes in a time of peace. Sleicher hopes to talk with Roosevelt when Roosevelt has some time.
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1905-07-15
John A. Sleicher informs William Loeb that he attended the New York State Republican Convention and he is confident in the party’s excitement for President Roosevelt. Despite setbacks from having two candidates for the governorship and the subsequent withdrawal of Timothy Woodruff from the campaign for Governor, Sleicher believes Roosevelt will carry the state in the presidential race. He stresses the importance of campaigning hard in the final months before the election.
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1904-09-16
Both of the changes that William Loeb suggested have been commended by platform committee to be presented at Saratoga. John A. Sleicher intends to meet the Democratic editors that have been called to a meeting by Judge Alton B. Parker and Thomas Taggart; he believes after he speaks with them, he will have a better idea of how rural districts will vote. Sleicher still wishes that Elihu Root would run for Governor of New York.
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1904-09-07
John A. Sleicher and Edward Lauterbach have written a tentative draft of the party platform for the New York State Convention, and on the suggestion of Governor Odell, are enclosing a copy for President Roosevelt to review.
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1904-09-01
John A. Sleicher writes about a conversation he had with Kentucky journalist Henry Watterson. Watterson spoke favorably about President Roosevelt. Sleicher believes there is support for Roosevelt throughout the south. Sleicher plans to learn more about sentiments in the rural areas of the state of New York.
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1904-08-29
John A. Sleicher informs William Loeb that he is happy to accept President Roosevelt’s invitation to lunch.
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1904-07-21
John A. Sleicher hopes that Leslie’s Weekly will have the chance to report on the formal notification of President Roosevelt on July 27 and that Mr. Wallace will be allowed to take some photographs of the president and his family at Oyster Bay. Former New York Governor Frank Swett Black wants to meet with Sleicher, and Sleicher would like to speak with Roosevelt before such a meeting.
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1904-07-18
John A. Sleicher sends William Loeb a letter received at his office. Sleicher suggests that Loeb either hand the letter to the Secret Service or destroy it because of its content.
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1904-07-14
John A. Sleicher informs William Loeb that he has arranged for Brown Brothers in conjunction with photographer Henry C. White to publish photographs of President Roosevelt in support of his presidential campaign.
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1904-07-12
John A. Sleicher reports to President Roosevelt that the Democratic National Convention was a disaster and says he believes Roosevelt will have an easy time winning in the upcoming election.
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1904-07-09
John A. Sleicher praises Frank Swett Black’s convention speech and recommends to President Roosevelt that he actively campaign in New York and in any states where a Roosevelt win is doubtful. Sleicher passes along information from Amos Parker Wilde that the political situation in Wisconsin is not good. He informs Roosevelt of his plans to travel to the Democratic National Convention and asks to see Roosevelt on his way home.
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1904-06-28
John A. Sleicher discusses his expectation that President Roosevelt will receive a majority of the votes in New York in the upcoming election. He has an idea for the governorship of New York, and he tells Roosevelt that the investigation into the General Slocum accident has interfered with Tammany Hall election plans.
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1904-06-25
John A. Sleicher writes to President Roosevelt about the upcoming Republican National Convention including the speech to be made by former New York Governor Frank Swett Black and strategies to ensure that Roosevelt will be nominated.
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1904-06-09
John A. Sleicher updates William Loeb regarding his efforts to quietly coordinate with other Republican editors for the upcoming campaign.
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1904-05-31
John A. Sleicher informs President Roosevelt that New York is “solid” in its support for Roosevelt’s re-election.
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1904-02-12