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Theodore Roosevelt asks Robert John Wynne to arrange a luncheon with Redmond and O’Connor and dismisses those in Britain who would object to his meeting with the Irish Members. He has been open about his support of the British Empire and will meet with whomever he chooses. Roosevelt also mentions that he has received support from American Catholics regarding an issue with the Vatican.
1910-04-11
John J. Wynne discusses the political views of Catholics in the United States. He praises President Roosevelt’s desire to be impartial to religion in his appointments, but worries about the anti-Catholic views of some of his appointees. Wynne wishes that Eugene A. Philbin could have attended the Fourth Annual Convention of the Federation of Catholic Societies in Detroit, and encloses a letter from one of his subscribers in Hawaii. Finally, Wynne states that he does not sympathize with the criticisms of Reverend John B. Worrall and believes that Cardinal Francesco Satolli should have been received with honor at Washington.
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1904-08-24
Theodore Roosevelt discusses plans to visit Reno, Nevada on a trip through San Francisco, California, Portland, Oregon, and Oakland, California. Roosevelt sends congratulations to Senator Flanagan for his participation in the erection of a new Y.M.C.A building and expresses interest in “progressive Christianity,” which would establish Catholics and Protestants as ethically equal.
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1911-01-31
The writer criticizes Theodore Roosevelt’s recent selections for postmaster and judge in Washington, D.C., and states both men are “Romanists.”
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1906-04-22
Archbishop Messmer would like to keep a copy of President Roosevelt’s letter, which proves that he is not prejudiced against Catholics and is the best man for the presidency.
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1904-09-12
William P. Reilly intends to draft an editorial inspired by the copies of letters that President Roosevelt sent him. He encloses a clipping from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle showing that the situation in the Philippines is the primary concern for Catholics, although they also are voting based on other matters.
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1904-09-08
Eugene A. Philbin congratulates President Roosevelt on the election result in Vermont, which he is sure indicates overall victory in November. Philbin discusses and encloses several articles regarding the political views and concerns of Catholics, but does not think that too much should be published on the matter.
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1904-09-09
Father McLoughlin praises President Roosevelt and says that he will vote for him in the upcoming election, although he is a Democrat. McLoughlin also encourages his parishioners to vote for him and feels that there is strong support for Roosevelt among Catholics.
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1904-08-27
Addison B. Atkins reports that, amid fears of the schism caused by Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán and general anti-Catholic sentiments in the Philippines, Catholics are supporting Republicans over Democrats following candidate Alton B. Parker’s letter stating his belief that the United States should leave the islands and grant Filipinos self-government.
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1904-09-06
Addison B. Atkins reports that, amid fears of the schism caused by Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán and general anti-Catholic sentiments in the Philippines, Catholics are supporting Republicans over Democrats following candidate Alton B. Parker’s letter stating his belief that the United States should leave the islands and grant Filipinos self-government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-06