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Due to the varying situations in their states, Governor Hadley suggests that the governors supporting Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential candidacy should write individually to Roosevelt urging a public announcement to the effect that Roosevelt is willing to accept the Republican presidential nomination.
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1912-01-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a memorandum on the Georgia situation.
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1912-03-23
John Appleton Stewart has been working on the One Thousand Ton Barge Campaign and John J. D. Trenor has been very helpful. Trenor is well connected within the Italian American community and has been tasked with organizing the Italian vote for the campaign. Stewart requests a meeting between Trenor and President Roosevelt.
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1903-06-26
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
Frank Harper updates Governor Hadley on the Roosevelt campaign’s expectations for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit and schedule.
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1912
A collection of clippings about Roosevelt clubs being formed in Oregon.
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1904-02
At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary encloses a letter from Mrs. Killgore.
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1912-06-11
Thomas H. Cavanaugh has heard reports of a plan in the western states to break state delegations to the national convention against President Roosevelt. He believes the plan to be associated with the “Rockefeller-Morgan interests.” Roosevelt’s friends are aware of the danger and will work to oppose this effort.
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1902-01-28
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
Senator Hanna’s conference with President Roosevelt likely included a discussion of the Republican National Committee chairmanship. It is unlikely that Hanna will serve again as chairman due to health concerns. Likely successors include Senator Fairbanks, Senator Lodge, and Postmaster General Payne.
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1903-06-27
Russell B. Harrison provides an update on the campaign in Indiana. He expects Indiana to support President Roosevelt in 1904. Harrison suggests delaying the appointment of a circuit judge in Indiana due to the delicate political environment.
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1901-11-08
Richard Welling vents his frustrations with the latest campaign. Many committee members lack enthusiasm and Welling is concerned about defections to the Democratic Party. Welling proposes condensing the meeting schedule.
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1901-11-04
Character sketch of David Winfield Mulvane, the Republican National Committeeman for Kansas.
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1901
Alexander O. Brodie requests Vice President Roosevelt’s opinion on the proper timing for setting up Roosevelt clubs in Arizona for the 1904 presidential campaign. He hopes “strong action” is taken in response to the attempted assassination of President McKinley.
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1901-09-12
Lawrence Yates Sherman confirms favorable conditions in the states about which Vice President Roosevelt inquired, as there are many people from Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio in those states. He feels that this will be an advantage in the northwest.
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1901-09-07
Albert Baird Cummins expresses his gratitude that President McKinley is progressing towards recovery. He has been appalled by the emergence of a movement to subvert the government and assassinate its officials. Cummins is pleased that Vice President Roosevelt has agreed to make two speeches in Iowa and suggests the meetings be held in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa.
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1901-09-10
It is understood that Vice President Roosevelt has agreed to speak at two political meetings in Iowa and William Greene Dows would like one of the meetings to be in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Albert Baird Cummins has agreed to the Cedar Rapids location. Dows understands that the attempted assassination of President McKinley will stop campaigning until McKinley’s recovery is assured. However, as soon as the date for Roosevelt’s trip is fixed he would like to know in order to “arrange for the greatest political demonstration Iowa has ever witnessed.”
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1901-09-10