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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks F. O. Liljefalt for inviting him to accept the office of chairman of the World Peace Congress in October 1913. While Roosevelt appreciates the honor of being connected with the movement, he cannot accept the request.
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1911-12-11
Theodore Roosevelt is concerned that James Rudolph Garfield is not part of the Ohio Constitutional Convention as it makes a great difference in “the cause of decency.” He comments that the insolence of the reactionary plutocracy has started a revulsion that helps the Socialist cause and gives the progressive leadership to the radicals.
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1911-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt was disappointed that James Rudolph Garfield was defeated for the Ohio Constitutional Convention.
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1911-11-09
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Carl W. Phillips for his kind letter. Roosevelt wishes he could attend the Public Lands Convention.
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1911-09-26
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Andrew B. Hulit that Roosevelt appreciates receiving a copy of the report from the recent Conference of State Immigration Officials in Chicago and looks forward to reading it.
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1911-09-13
The writer of the letter informs Pennsylvania State College President Edwin Erle Sparks that he will submit the invitation from Sparks to Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary; however, Roosevelt is likely too busy to accept the invitation.
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1911-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary instructs James M. Haskell to contact Thomas R. Shipp for the proceedings of the St. Paul Conservation Congress.
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1911-01-30
Theodore Roosevelt is “fighting tooth and nail” against accepting engagements. However, he is speaking at the Child Labor Conference. If Charles J. Bonaparte comes to New York City, Roosevelt would like to see him.
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1911-01-12
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary confirms the receipt of a recent letter from Emil A. Lingner, and sends his regrets that Lingner feels that Roosevelt did not give participation in the International Hygiene Congress sufficient consideration. Roosevelt’s secretary explains the scheduling constraints that necessitated Roosevelt’s previous rejection, and offers to once again present Lingner’s proposal to Roosevelt.
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1910-08-01
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes, but it is not possible for him to be able to take part in the International Hunting Congress to be held in Vienna, Austria.
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1910-08-04
Theodore Roosevelt writes Warrington Dawson a brief reply thanking him for his letter. He looks forward to Dawson’s account of the conference. Roosevelt regrets that it has been a “dismal farce.” He will send Dawson a copy of his book, Fear God and Take Your Own Part, if he does not have one.
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1916-04-08
Theodore Roosevelt turns down an invitation to attend a symposium because he would not be able to attend all to which he was invited.
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1914-12-12
President Roosevelt hopes that Gifford Pinchot will represent the United States as a commissioner at the conference on the conservation of natural resources in North America. Roosevelt has also selected Secretary of State Robert Bacon and Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield to serve as commissioners.
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1909-02-11
President Roosevelt has already thanked Thomas M. Mulry and Edmond J. Butler for their roles in running the first White House Conference on the Care of Dependent Children. However, James E. West deserves the thanks of all three men because the conference would never have happened without him. Roosevelt admires West and considers him to be a great patriot.
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1909-01-31
President Roosevelt does not believe any American representatives will attend because it is a foreign member conference, but if any are invited to attend, John Allison will be asked.
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1909-01-24
President Roosevelt questions Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry about the statement concerning delegates interfering with activities at a conference in London. Roosevelt does not recall anything about it.
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1909-01-24
President Roosevelt thinks Manhattan Borough President Ahearn’s letter is so important that he has sent it to James E. West, the secretary of the White House Conference on Dependent Children.
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1909-01-16
President Roosevelt is confused and angered by the message Commander Key is trying to send about his opinion on the administration of the Navy, and cautions Key against disobeying his order. He takes exception with Key’s previous claim that Roosevelt has been misinformed regarding the Newport conference, and points out that the opinions of those Key identifies with are often proven to be wrong. Roosevelt is not yet certain whether there should be a court-martial placed on Key, but he claims it may be necessary to reduce any harm he may cause the Navy. Roosevelt also discusses the construction of a new type of naval ship he has been overseeing.
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1909-01-08
President Roosevelt has invited Herman A. Metz to the Conference on the Care of Dependent Children instead of Vicar General Mooney’s suggestion, Daniel C. Potter. Metz and Potter work in the same department, so Roosevelt hopes Mooney understands his decision to only invite Metz.
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1909-01-12
President Roosevelt thanks John M. Glenn, director and secretary of the Russell Sage Foundation, for covering up to $1,000 of expenses relating to the upcoming Conference on Dependent Children.
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1909-01-07