Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928

John O. Yeiser explains to Frank Harper the reason for his telegram asking permission to publicize some of his correspondence with Theodore Roosevelt. Yeiser is anxious to make Roosevelt a candidate and would appreciate being able to share something to help the movement succeed. Roosevelt’s name will be on the Nebraska primary ballot which will provide a poll of the voters preference.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

John O. Yeiser asks Frank Harper for permission to make the letters public in light of today’s developments in Washington.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Petition to join The Great Unpledged Republican Club which will be composed of citizens of Nebraska who support Theodore Roosevelt to lead the Republican Party but who are not opposed to William H. Taft being renominated if it becomes impossible to induce Roosevelt to accept the nomination. A banquet will be arranged in cities of Nebraska for the opening meeting of the club.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911

John O. Yeiser is sending a petition along with this letter hoping the recipient will talk with a few trusted friends and begin to obtain membership to the club, though Yeiser does not want it getting out yet in order to reduce rival efforts. The effort is being started in prominent cities of Nebraska to bring good men together to choose who they will vote for. If Theodore Roosevelt will not be nominated, they need to decide who they will choose, even if it is William H. Taft.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-23

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-22

Creator(s)

Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

John O. Yeiser responds to Theodore Roosevelt with appreciation for Roosevelt’s personal feelings about running for President, but Yeiser wishes Roosevelt to know he will not be discouraged from seeking to nominate Roosevelt. Yesier explains his reasons for wishing Roosevelt to be nominated over William H. Taft and Robert M. La Follette. If nominated, Yeiser believes Roosevelt will do his duty and accept.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-01

John O. Yeiser thanks Isaac T. A. Reneau for volunteering to support this work of bringing Roosevelt’s men together in his city in order to get Roosevelt nominated for President. They are not asking Roosevelt what he thinks, but Yeiser does not believe Roosevelt would refuse the nomination and allow Taft to win again. Yeiser encourages Reneau to get the “real rough Roosevelt men” to sign the petition, and the rest will follow and Roosevelt will be elected President.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-29

John O. Yeiser tells Theodore Roosevelt he has taken the responsibility of mailing out petitions to get an idea of what people are thinking about the presidential nomination, though he is being cautious. Yeiser does not need Roosevelt to approve of the endeavor, but Yeiser does ask if Roosevelt might consider coming to Nebraska to speak at one of the banquets he plans to hold. Any correspondence between them is strictly confidential unless Roosevelt authorizes Yeiser to mention it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-23

John O. Yeiser, a committeeman of the Republican party, discusses plans to “draft” Theodore Roosevelt as commander in chief by organizing political clubs to support him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-08

John O. Yeiser, a committeeman of the Republican party, discusses plans to “draft” Theodore Roosevelt as commander in chief by organizing political clubs to support him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-06