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Judge Lindsey provides an update on his efforts combating special interests, particularly his contention that the Colorado State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection is a private society in violation of the state constitution. He requests input on another article and would like to meet with Theodore Roosevelt in early July.
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1911-06-22
Christian F. Reisner requests a meeting with Theodore Roosevelt to discuss a matter he thinks “will be of interest.” He has a letter of introduction from Mayor Robert Walter Speer of Denver, Colorado.
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1911-04-20
W. F. Bartlebaugh sends Theodore Roosevelt a poem he wrote about the Rocky Mountains after hearing him express appreciation for mountain scenery in his speech in Denver, Colorado.
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1911-04-09
Judge Lindsey understands the reasoning for the rejection of the article regarding press attacks on himself and Theodore Roosevelt. However, he believes that these attacks need to be addressed.
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1911-03-22
William H. H. Llewellyn tells Theodore Roosevelt that he recently shook hands with Roque González Garza, who is involved in the Mexican Revolution. Llewellyn is afraid that trouble will continue for a long time in Mexico if there is no compromise. The reception Roosevelt has received in Texas and New Mexico have convinced Llewellyn that Roosevelt and his policies are even more beloved by the people than they were when he was in office. Llewellyn feels sad he was left at El Paso by accident, and asks what Roosevelt’s route is so that he can possibly meet up with him again.
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1911-03-16
Huelin C. O’Neill, editor of the Denver Times, regretfully acknowledges receipt of Theodore Roosevelt’s letter explaining that he cannot visit Denver to speak on his platform of New Nationalism at this time. O’Neill feels that New Nationalism is “a political prophecy, rather than a political doctrine.”
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1911-03-02
Gifford Pinchot provides information on Hugh O’Neil, editor of the Denver Times, who has invited Theodore Roosevelt to speak in Denver, Colorado. O’Neil was supportive in the fight against the Forest Service but his recent attitude has been questionable and he is hostile towards Judge Lindsey.
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1911-02-23
Hiram R. McCullough shares his summer travel itinerary with Theodore Roosevelt. He invites Roosevelt and guests to accompany him if possible. McCullough does not need a reply until May 15.
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1911-02-20
Republican National Committee member Frank B. Kellogg thinks President Roosevelt’s letter to Republican National Committee Treasurer George Rumsey Sheldon will be helpful. Kellogg showed the letter to William H. Taft, who had also written a forceful letter to Sheldon. Kellogg has no more to suggest on the matter.
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1908-10-03
Postmaster General Meyer acknowledges receipt of Charles B. Landis’ letter forwarded by President Roosevelt. He advises Roosevelt on the financial issues Landis mentions and updates him on the measures he and A. Barton Hepburn of the American Bankers Association are taking regarding guaranteeing deposits and educating bankers.
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1908-09-02
Although he is a Republican, Charles A. Bradley attended the Democratic National Convention, and tells President Roosevelt about his experience. While historically when the Republican party was mentioned at a gathering of the Democratic party, it would draw shouts, it seemed to Bradley that most of the assembly remained quiet when Roosevelt or the Republican party was mentioned. Bradley says that to have political opponents give this sort of respect is worth as much, if not more, than loud cheers from political allies. He plans to work hard to get William H. Taft elected in November.
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1908-07-11
James D. Elliott describes a trip he took to Denver and the impressions he gathered of the political sentiment there as suggested by Seth Bullock. Elliott encountered many people from many walks of life and details how all were strong supporters of President Roosevelt and his re-election. Although Elliott says he personally likes Secretary of War William H. Taft, the people he met did not support him. Elliot is strongly in favor of re-electing Roosevelt in 1908. Elliot describes the “bank situation” in the West as being similar to the situation in the rest of the country, but in his town demands for currency are being met.
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1907-11-04
Eben Weaver Martin reports to Seth Bullock on attendance at the Public Lands Convention held in Denver, Colorado, saying it was “packed anti-administration,” but that there were many pro-administration people there as well. Forest Service Chief Gifford Pinchot was pleased with the resolutions made by the convention, but Martin disagrees with Pinchot’s ideas about a forest ranger service. Martin believes a system of land leasing would interfere with homesteading.
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1907-06-21
Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot expresses confidence in the work of the Waterways Commission. He also tells President Theodore Roosevelt that his friend, Wallace D. Simmons, has a “very remarkable” polo pony which he would like to give to the President’s sons providing that if the time comes that the pony is no longer wanted, it is to be returned to Simmons.
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1907-05-20
Clement S. Ucker, clerk for Special Service Division “P” of the General Land Office, testifies regarding allegations of corruption in the handling of public lands.
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1906-11-21
Judson C. Clements, acting chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, reports to President Roosevelt the principal facts established in its investigation of the Union Pacific Railroad. Upon interviewing competitors of the Union Pacific Coal Company, “every dollar of whose stock is owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company,” the Commission finds that a monopoly on coal production and transport has been established in the area. Further, the Commission recommends remedial legislation as a result of its investigation.
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1906-10-13
Colorado State Republican Chairman Fairley regrets to inform President Roosevelt that Francis Mott Downer and Frank W. Howbert helped the “machine” cross Philip Battell Stewart during Republican nominations for the Colorado Supreme Court. Stewart agreed to be nominated only if the Court was not “loaded.” Stewart withdrew his nomination after William H. Gabbert was nominated instead. Fairley discloses that John F. Vivian and a few others were loyal to Stewart during the voting.
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1906-09-18
William H. H. Llewellyn believes that while there is a genuine effort among credible individuals to achieve statehood for Arizona, the government and business interests are fighting the measure. Appointed by President Roosevelt, Governor Joseph H. Kibbey has worked against Roosevelt’s wishes by actively working to defeat statehood. While Llewellyn does not believe there is justification to remove all political appointees in Arizona, Kibbey certainly must go. Not only is he working against the President’s wishes, he is also an alcoholic.
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1906-08-04
James H. Hawley sends Assistant Attorney General Robb a summary of the confessions given by Harry Orchard and Stephen W. Adams in relation to the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. Hawley also provides a background history of the Western Federation of Miners, claiming that its leadership has been responsible for numerous acts of violence.
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1906-04-13
Advertisement for the Continental Trust Company of Denver, Colorado.
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1904