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Governor Hadley is honored to be considered for the position of Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention. Hadley is willing to serve but wants Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Dixon to be free to make another selection if advisable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-27
Governor Hadley has read that Senator Clapp is being considered as Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention. As Theodore Roosevelt’s opponents are considering Senator Root for the position, Hadley suggests that Clapp be the candidate for the Roosevelt campaign instead of himself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-28
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-29
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-29
As control of the Maryland state convention is based on legislative districts and not the majority vote, Senator Dixon reviews a revised schedule for Theodore Roosevelt’s campaign trip through Maryland.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-27
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-04
Senator Dixon has urged Governor Stubbs and Governor Hadley to go to Minnesota this week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-05
Edgar A. Knapp argues that Theodore Roosevelt should spend a whole evening in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-11
Senator Dixon provides and update on the campaign’s success in several states and reviews the itinerary for the New Hampshire trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-07
Travers D. Carman makes suggestions for Theodore Roosevelt’s travel schedule and insists that Roosevelt speak in New Hampshire.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-05
Governor Hadley expands on the expected nature of Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming speeches in St. Louis, Missouri.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-22
Senator Dixon, the chairman of Roosevelt’s National Committee, informs Frank Harper, Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary, about travel plans. He explains changes to the week’s Detroit and Chicago stops and notes that a tour of West Virginia will be arranged after April 1.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-23
Senator Dixon outlines the schedule for Theodore Roosevelt’s western trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-23
A brief stop for a greeting has been arranged in Marshall, Michigan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-26
Senator Dixon will be sending multiple statements on irregularities during the New York primaries. He suggests that Theodore Roosevelt use these incidents in upcoming speeches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-26
Senator Clapp has been in Massachusetts and New Hampshire where he found great enthusiasm for Theodore Roosevelt. President Taft recently said that his is a “government of all the people by a representative part of the people” which Clapp believes is the perfect quote to describe an oligarchy and attack Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-12
Senator Dixon provides a code for use with confidential telegrams sent to the offices of the National Roosevelt Committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-12
Governor Hadley will be able to attend the meeting in New York on Friday and requests that Thomas Key Niedringhaus also be invited.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-12
Representative Hanna is concerned that losing the North Dakota primary will damage the Roosevelt campaign’s momentum. Senator La Follette has decided to campaign in the state and Hanna encourages Theodore Roosevelt to do the same.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-12
Governor Stubbs suggests that the combined votes for Theodore Roosevelt and Senator La Follette in the upcoming North Dakota primary be portrayed as the total progressive opposition to President Taft. It can be assumed that this opposition will support either progressive candidate against Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-13