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Theodore Roosevelt suggests a gathering of the national committeemen from the states that have declared for Roosevelt in order to review the contests where the Roosevelt campaign has been “robbed.” A statement on these contests could be helpful at the Republican National Convention.
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1912
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary forwards a telegram from Mr. Lind to Senator Dixon along with instructions for Dixon to contact Lind.
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1912-07-15
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Senator Dixon for his handling of the campaign.
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1912
Frank Harper forwards a letter from Mr. Terrell requesting contact with a campaign representative regarding delegates from Georgia.
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1912-03-19
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Representative Fish who is going to Chicago, Illinois, and may be of assistance at the Republican National Convention. He also requests information regarding the convention tickets Theodore Roosevelt would like for his friends and family.
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1912-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt supports state primaries for the nomination of the Republican presidential candidate. Roosevelt believes that the candidate should reflect the will of the people while his opponents view the nomination process as a game played for the benefit of the contestants.
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1912-03-08
Theodore Roosevelt forwards letters from Charles E. Wortham and Representative C. Bascom Slemp, asking Joseph M. Dixon to do what he sees fit and then return Slemp’s letter to Wortham.
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1912-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary has sent Senator Dixon twenty-two volumes of Roosevelt’s works, many of Roosevelt’s speeches, and issues of The Outlook that contain articles by Roosevelt.
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1912-03-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses documents that may be helpful for the Alabama campaign.
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1912-04-25
S. P. Hackett, editor of Human Life, will call on Senator Dixon regarding a proposition for that newspaper. Theodore Roosevelt cannot handle the matter personally, and his secretary hopes that Dixon can give Hackett an appointment.
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1912-03-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from W. H. Phipps regarding the two delegates from the Philippines.
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1912-03-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a memorandum on the Georgia situation.
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1912-03-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from an unnamed clergyman seeking a role in the convention that is being held by “colored delegates” prior to the Republican National Convention.
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1912-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt suggests that P. V. Collins of the Northwestern Agriculturalist would be a good candidate to make the seconding speech in Minnesota.
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1912
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter and contribution to the Roosevelt campaign that was sent to The Outlook.
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1912-03-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Sidney D. Redmond, stating that Roosevelt would like an African American to second his nomination at the Republican National Convention. If Senator Dixon finds Perry Wilson Howard to be the best candidate, the secretary requests that he contact Redmond directly.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mr. Sims suggesting that a letter be written to Mr. Dickey of Kansas City. The secretary requests Senator Dixon’s opinion on the suggestion and what Roosevelt should write.
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1912-02-02
At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary encloses a letter from Mrs. Killgore.
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1912-06-11
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary requests Senator Dixon’s opinion on the suggestion that Roosevelt write personal letters eliciting the support of officers of the Railroad Trainmen’s Union. He also encloses a letter from E. Mont Reily regarding the situation in Texas.
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1912-05-01
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Senator William Flinn of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Roosevelt promised to bring Flinn’s suggestion to Senator Dixon.
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1912-03-08