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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary forwards a letter from Mr. Sims requesting that Roosevelt visit Colorado.
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1912-03-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Senator Dixon and encloses a letter from John J. Sullivan suggesting a meeting of Roosevelt delegates before the Republican National Convention.
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1912-05-28
Frank Harper sends instructions to Senator Joseph Dixon regarding logistics for Theodore Roosevelt’s speeches and transportation during his planned campaign tour. Roosevelt dictated a conversation about the ineffectiveness of the Sherman Anti-Trust Law as enacted by President William Howard Taft’s administration. Roosevelt also takes issue with Taft’s inaction over the tariff and wants a commission established to revise it so that it benefits farmers and laborers. He believes in the people’s right to initiative and referendum, not as a replacement for representative government but as a means of ensuring it. President Taft feels that when the people elected him, “their voice was next to the voice of God,” but that in regard to passing judgment on their own laws they are not “entitled to rule.”
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1912-03
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Travers D. Carman sends Senator Dixon direction regarding Roosevelt’s traveling itinerary, to ensure the Progressive Party makes the most effective campaign stops in New Hampshire and Nebraska. Oregon is to be abandoned, since they have not had time to organize there.
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1912-04-07
Theodore Roosevelt agrees to meet with Mr. Dupont but wants it made clear that he will not make any agreements regarding his subsequent actions if elected president. For his attitude toward business, Roosevelt refers Dupont to his speeches and actions while president.
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1912-05-26
At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary encloses a letter from Leslie Combs.
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1912-11-15
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes that Roosevelt would like to meet with Senator Dixon and was pleased with the election figures from Missoula County, Montana, and Alamance County, North Carolina.
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1912-11-19
At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary encloses a letter from Mr. New, who has been asked to contact Senator Dixon regarding his potential services to the Progressive Party.
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1912-11-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mrs. Sargeant that should receive a response from Senator Dixon and the Progressive Party.
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1912-11-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Senator Dixon and encloses a letter from Mr. Horsky.
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1912-12-02
At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary encloses a letter and states that Roosevelt would like W. Sloan Simpson’s success confirmed at all costs.
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1912-12-05
Frank Harper requests that Senator Dixon join Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay for a meeting and that Dixon bring Senator Clapp if possible. Harper suggests alternate times and location this time will not work.
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1912
Frank Harper directs Senator Dixon to the correct train to take for Oyster Bay, New York.
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1912
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Senator Dixon and encloses a letter from Richlands, Virginia, and suggests that the matter be taken up with Mr. Harris.
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1912-10-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mr. Joyce, who is interested in Senator Dixon visiting Montana.
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1912-10-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes that Roosevelt is concerned about charging admission for the public meetings he addresses. He would like Senator Dixon, George W. Perkins, Oscar K. Davis, and Judge Hotchkiss to discuss the matter and decide on a definite arrangement.
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1912-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from W. J. Oliver for Senator Dixon’s attention.
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1912-08-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter Roosevelt received from Charles Insco Williams. The secretary asks that Senator Dixon meet with Williams to discuss forming Progressive parties in the Southern states.
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1912-07-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary forwards a letter to Senator Dixon and hopes Dixon will contact Senator Albert Fall per Governor George Curry’s suggestion.
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1912-07-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Senator Dixon that G. T. Taylor has been asked to represent Tennessee on the provisional committee of the Progressive Party.
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1912-07-03