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Dix W. Smith asks Theodore Roosevelt to put him in touch with Representative Nicholas Longworth to discuss an investment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-12
Dix W. Smith received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter to Douglas Robinson and saw Robinson. He hopes it will bring results. He thanks Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-24
Dix W. Smith asks if Theodore Roosevelt knows any private investors who may be interested in investing in Patrick L. Flanigan’s property. He suggests that perhaps Roosevelt’s brother-in-law, Douglas Robinson, has connections to potential investors. Flanigan is confident in the profitability of the property.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
Dix W. Smith informs Frank Harper that he is going to his house at Elmira, New York, where further letters can be addressed in case Theodore Roosevelt desires further information. He will return to New York City next week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06
At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, Dix W. Smith encloses a letter written to him, and asks Frank Harper to deliver it. Smith informs Harper about where he can be reached if Roosevelt wishes to contact him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-28
Dix W. Smith tells Theodore Roosevelt about the valuable property of Patrick L. Flanigan, which Flanigan has issued bonds for. Smith believes Flanigan’s property to be a sound investment, and asks Roosevelt to suggest individuals or corporations that may have funds they would like to invest. He provides a list of personal references that can attest to his own character.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-28
Dix W. Smith has recently returned from Reno, Nevada, and will be in New York City next week. He would be pleased to pay his respects to Theodore Roosevelt during that time, if he is available.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-21
Dix W. Smith sends Theodore Roosevelt photographs from his visit to Reno, Nevada, and thanks him for coming.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-07
Dix W. Smith sends Theodore Roosevelt copies of several Reno, Nevada, newspapers to give him an idea of the lectures recently given in an effort to improve civic conditions. He asks if Roosevelt might have time to see him in Berkeley or San Francisco, California, during his trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-22
Dix W. Smith tells Theodore Roosevelt about some of the goings-on in Nevada, including legislative questions about gambling and divorce. Nevada Supreme Court Justice Frank H. Norcross spoke strongly against the return of legal gambling to Nevada, and Smith himself will be lecturing about the present divorce law shortly. University officials have been making arrangements for Roosevelt to speak during his visit to Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01
Dix W. Smith comments on Governor Tasker L. Oddie’s campaign for civic betterment lecture and sends Theodore Roosevelt some clippings. Oddie will introduce the resolution inviting Roosevelt to be Nevada’s guest and endeavors to give him “one of the best times.” Smith warns “that a scrap is on.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20
Dix W. Smith provides a tentative schedule for Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming visit to Reno. First, Roosevelt will speak at the state university and then in the evening give a public address about “civic righteousness.” There will be time in between for other addresses and meetings with politicians. Smith adds that he thinks that the university would be more prominent by now if laws about gambling and divorce did not make fathers reluctant to send their sons there. On a personal note, Smith says he is interested in organized labor and is asking for some of the best labor representatives to be on Roosevelt’s welcoming committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-09
Dix W. Smith is glad Theodore Roosevelt may visit Nevada on his western trip, where he would have “the biggest time.” Smith sends a newspaper account of the cornerstone exercises for the state’s first Young Men’s Christian Association building.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
Dix W. Smith received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and understands the telegram situation. He hopes Roosevelt can stop for a day in Nevada, the only Progressive Republican state.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-09