Dixon, Joseph M. (Joseph Moore), 1867-1934

Letter from Herbert S. Hadley to Joseph M. Dixon

Governor Hadley believes that the majority of the Republican National Committee is opposed to Theodore Roosevelt and intends to control the Republican National Convention by ruling in favor of President Taft for all contested delegates. Hadley would like to influence the National Committee by challenging its membership. Several states elect National Committee members at the state convention which is contrary to the regulations for selecting committee members according the National Committee. Hadley believes that state conventions are a legitimate venue for electing National Committee members and would like these elected individuals to insist that they be seated on the National Committee at the Republican National Convention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-29

Letter from John H. Dickerson to Joseph M. Dixon

John H. Dickerson, claiming to represent the legitimate Florida Republican convention, says that the William H. Taft machine used strong arm tactics to dominate the first convention, and a second convention was held to support Theodore Roosevelt. These delegates have received no national support and feel unwanted. Dickerson asks if their attempt to contest the Florida delegation should halt.

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Creation Date

1912-05-29

Letter from Paul Eave Divine to Joseph M. Dixon

Paul Eave Divine has learned that one of his friends, a delegate to the national convention, has been contacted for his views regarding the election of Senator Root as temporary chairman. Divine supports Theodore Roosevelt and hopes that Senator Dixon can use this information to understand the opposition.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-05-29

Letter to Joseph M. Dixon

Several months ago a petition was prepared alleging that International Harvester was in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act but President Taft prevented the petition from being filed. Taft’s action was supposedly to provide more time for negotiations to voluntary dissolve the company but negotiations have achieved nothing.

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1912-04-24

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Joseph M. Dixon

Charles J. Bonaparte writes to Senator Dixon encouraging him to garner support and help campaign for Theodore Roosevelt in his 1912 Progressive Party bid for the presidency.

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1912-04-27

Letter from Abraham Joseph Arbeely to Joseph M. Dixon

Doctor Arbeely asks Senator Dixon to forward an enclosed letter to Theodore Roosevelt, to ensure it reaches him.

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1912-05-04

Letter from Willis Elbert Mollison to Joseph M. Dixon

Willis Elbert Mollison requests that Roscoe Conkling Simmons join them at the Republican National Convention in Chicago, Illinois where he will be helpful to several delegations.

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Creation Date

1912-05-04

Letter from William Wilson to Joseph M. Dixon

William Wilson encourages Senator Dixon to vigorously respond to William Brown McKinley’s allusions of corruption in the Theodore Roosevelt campaign. Wilson points out a variety of offenses committed by President Taft supporters and wants Dixon to challenge McKinley and President Taft to reject such improper conduct to show their good faith.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-18

Letter from Pearl Wight to Joseph M. Dixon

Pearl Wight reviews the confused Republican political situation in Louisiana. He expects that there will be three delegations from Louisiana to the Republican National Convention; office holders supporting President Taft, sugar industry supporters for Taft, and Wight’s Roosevelt delegation

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Creation Date

1912-04-17

Letter from Edgar A. Knapp to Joseph M. Dixon

Edgar A. Knapp argues that Theodore Roosevelt should spend a whole evening in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

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1912-04-11

Telegram from Travers D. Carman to Joseph M. Dixon

Travers D. Carman makes suggestions for Theodore Roosevelt’s travel schedule and insists that Roosevelt speak in New Hampshire.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-05

Telegram from Travers D. Carman to Joseph M. Dixon

Travers D. Carman confirms Theodore Roosevelt’s schedule as directed by headquarters in Chicago.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-04

Letter from Herbert S. Hadley to Joseph M. Dixon

Governor Hadley does not believe that next week is suitable for an event in Saint Louis, Missouri featuring Theodore Roosevelt. The St. Louis Coliseum will not be available and Hadley believes that a trip closer to the Illinois and Missouri primaries would be beneficial.

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Creation Date

1912-03-19

Letter from Everard Bierer to Joseph M. Dixon

Everard Bierer does not have a favorable opinion of Harry J. Robinson, which was confirmed through consultations with Robinson’s associates. He will continue to support Theodore Roosevelt’s candidacy but will not seek Robinson’s assistance. In a postscript, Bierer suggests circulating Roosevelt’s speech to the Ohio Constitutional Convention as a campaign document.

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Creation Date

1912-03-19

Receipt from The Outlook to Joseph M. Dixon

Receipt for an advance proof of an editorial by Theodore Roosevelt entitled “Do You Believe in the Rule of the People?” that will appear in the March 9 issue of The Outlook.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-04

Letter from Spencer B. Adams to Joseph M. Dixon

Attorney Adams laments the state of the Republican party in North Carolina since the election of William H. Taft and criticizes Taft’s treatment of southern Republicans. He also expresses enthusiasm for Roosevelt’s upcoming presidential campaign, to be led by Senator Dixon, and is confident of its success.

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1912-03-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt requests that Senator Dixon look over a telegram from Senator Clapp and Governor Stubbs who are suggesting a large campaign across the country. Roosevelt disagrees with this plan and believes that he should only speak a few times at select occasions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-05

Letter from Clarence J. Owens to Joseph M. Dixon

Clarence J. Owens, Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Commercial Congress, requests that Senator Dixon extend an invitation to Theodore Roosevelt to speak at their annual convention. Roosevelt has participated in previous conventions.

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Creation Date

1912-03-07

Letter from Oscar R. Hundley to Joseph M. Dixon

Oscar Richard Hundley relates the irregularities of the Alabama Republican Convention which was organized by state employees and supported President Taft. Roosevelt delegates were not seated and the legal requirement for a primary was ignored.

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Creation Date

1912-03-11

Letter from George E. Mathews to Joseph M. Dixon

On behalf of the Lewistown Commercial Club, George E. Mathews requests Senator Dixon’s assistance to convince Theodore Roosevelt to visit Lewistown, Montana during his trip through Montana.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-13