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William G. Cogswell recreates a local window advertisement he saw in Chicago that featured President Roosevelt unfavorably. The drawing was enclosed in a letter Cogswell wrote to Roosevelt’s secretary William Loeb on the matter.
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1905-06-29
Senator Dixon introduces J. F. Byrnes who is setting up a series of films of the presidential candidates. Dixon would like Theodore Roosevelt to “submit to the ordeal” as the film could reach several million voters.
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1912-03-23
Theodore Roosevelt encloses two letters; one suggesting the printing of cards and another from George A. Cady who is interested in starting a newspaper in Albany, New York.
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1912-12-12
Theodore Roosevelt encloses a letter with a suggestion from Dr. Coote. He also suggests giving wider publicity to a declaration from Governor Wilson to J. W. Park.
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1912-10-10
Theodore Roosevelt suggests distributing the enclosed extract from a speech by Woodrow Wilson.
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1912-10-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks R. K. Beymer for the political slogans that were printed in The Outlook.
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1912-09-16
Theodore Roosevelt encloses an item that is being used in Pennsylvania which he believes could be effective as a miniature.
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1912-08-17
Theodore Roosevelt encloses a drawing of a moose head that might make an effective campaign button.
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1912-07-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Cleaveland A. Chandler for sending Roosevelt copies of Mr. Lawson’s advertisements in the Boston newspapers.
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1912-05-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Hogansville, Georgia, and asks if there is anything its authors can do. He points out a letter that has been circulating from Representative Sulloway claiming that Roosevelt has opposed all pension legislation. The secretary suggests that this falsehood be answered, perhaps with an endorsement of Roosevelt from leading members of veteran organizations.
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1912-05-06
Frank Harper encloses a postcard that Theodore Roosevelt would like to be used in the campaign, particularly in rural areas where Roosevelt’s efforts to secure free postal delivery can be highlighted.
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1912-03-12
Theodore Roosevelt suggests that his statement on direct primaries be circulated as a pamphlet. The meeting at Carnegie Hall was a success. Roosevelt reviews his upcoming schedule and asks what the plan is for West Virginia and Massachusetts.
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1912-03-21
President Roosevelt urgently requests that Senator Lodge send him a copy of the advertisement in which, Lodge previously claimed, Roosevelt is said to have been responsible for Albert J. Beveridge’s selection, as Roosevelt is unable to find it himself.
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1907-02-01
President Roosevelt would like Elihu Root to speak with Henry L. Stoddard of the Mail and Express regarding potential Republican advertising.
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1904-02-27
Senator Dixon requests a short statement from Theodore Roosevelt to California Republicans for publication in the Los Angeles Tribune.
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1912
George W. Perkins sends a statement prepared by Borden D. Whiting arguing that Governor Wilson could have successfully combated business trusts in New Jersey but has failed to act. Whiting suggests that this failure will continue if Wilson is elected president.
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1912-10-18
Bainbridge Colby encloses a proof of a statement regarding preparations for the National Progressive Convention in Chicago, Illinois. He requests approval of the statement and would like it shown to Theodore Roosevelt.
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1912-07-26
Medill McCormick encloses progressive pamphlets that have been distributed in several states which he believes could be revised and published nationally. He argues for the importance of pamphlets in the campaign.
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1912-07-11
Wayne Whipple has designed a distinct American flag and offers it for use by the Roosevelt campaign. Whipple encourages the campaign to adopt the flag and to unite all American patriots. He also offers music for the campaign that is being created for Whipple’s “patriotic opera” by John Philip Sousa.
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1912-06-13
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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1912-03-19