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Political cartoon of President Roosevelt and a miniature George B. Cortelyou smiling at a Republican elephant that had been hidden under a hat.
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1904-06-01
Senator Beveridge congratulates President Roosevelt on the appointment of George B. Cortelyou to chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-25
Senator Lodge responds to an earlier letter from President Roosevelt. Lodge comments that there is not much of a reason to include a comment on immigration in the platform as there is currently not a demand for it, and it may do more harm than good. Lodge also discusses some of the hearings that the Interstate Commerce Commission has held, and remarks that his only concern in the upcoming election is the reduction in force by the railroads.
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1904-05-27
L. Clarke Davis congratulates President Roosevelt on his selection of George B. Cortelyou as chairman of the Republican National Committee and forwards an article from the Philadelphia Ledger about the selection.
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1904-05-31
Governor Odell wrote to President Roosevelt that he would be unable to meet with Roosevelt as planned. Odell stated that he will be in charge in New York state “absolutely and be permitted to pass judgment on everything until it is decided upon.”
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1904-05-21
Thomas Collier Platt expresses his disapproval of the possible appointment of George B. Cortelyou as chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-21
Franklin Matthews writes a letter of apology and explanation to President Roosevelt why an interview given by Roosevelt and the article written by Matthews did not appear in Harper’s Weekly. Matthews believes Harper’s Weekly management may have been afraid to print the article due to the possibility of offending Wall Street investors related to the magazine.
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1904-05-22
Archbishop Ireland writes to President Roosevelt about the lack of discretion shown by Associate Justice John Thomas McDonough of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Ireland indicates that he had warned the Judge to take care not to say anything that would reflect badly on the Roosevelt administration. Ireland asks that the Judge’s replacement be someone of the Catholic faith. Ireland also praises the selection of George B. Cortelyou as the Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-23
Senator Platt responds to journalists’ suggestions that President Roosevelt selected George B. Cortelyou as the next chairman of the Republican National Committee in order to give directions behind the scenes and run the campaign himself. Platt recommends that Roosevelt reassure the public that Cortelyou is a capable man who is right for the job.
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1904-05-23
President Roosevelt stands in the middle of his campaign office. He is looking over the shoulder of Frank Swett “Black,” who is typing a “Nomination Speech” using material from Roosevelt’s many books, lying near his desk. At other desks behind them, Senator Lodge is writing “The Platform” on a long roll of paper, while Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou develops “Campaign Plans” on a map of the “U.S.”
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1904
William Emlen Roosevelt writes to President Roosevelt inquiring about how much money he should spend towards work being done by Warren C. Brown.
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1904-05-16
Senator Platt inquires whether there is any truth to the rumor that Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou may become Chairman of the Republican National Committee. If so, Platt would like to discuss the coming changes at the Department of Commerce and Labor.
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1904-05-18
Francis C. Travers expresses approval of the selection of George Cortelyou as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-18
Winthrop Murray Crane commends President Roosevelt on his selection of George B. Cortelyou as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-20
Cornelius Newton Bliss writes to President Roosevelt explaining his decision to decline Roosevelt’s offer to name Bliss the chairman of the Republican National Committee. Bliss names a few alternate candidates in his stead.
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1904-05-10
John J. O’Brien discusses the fees for Theodore Roosevelt’s jiu jitsu instructions.
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1904-05-10
Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou telephones from New York, hoping that nothing will be done concerning secretaryship of the Panama Canal Commission until he returns.
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1904-05-10
Christopher Columbus Shayne reviews candidates for Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Vice President of the United States. For chairman he favors the selection of someone with passion and energy, and not just loyalty and ability. He recommends Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou as chairman. For vice president he suggests selecting someone who will get out votes in the next election. He recommends Senator Jonathan Dolliver of Iowa or former Senator from Nebraska David Henry Mercer as vice president. Shayne also provides suggestions on the Republican Party platform.
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1904-05-10
President Theodore Roosevelt is being carried on campaign by George B. Cortelyou. Roosevelt carries a suitcase labeled “Trusts” and on his back has luggage labeled “Executive Usurpation,” “Monopoly,” “Land Steal,” and “Egoism.” On top all the luggage is the “Grand Old Pig.” A boat in the background, labeled “Vice President,” is empty.
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1904-05-31
James R. Sheffield is disappointed by the New York delegation to the Republican National Convention as it lacks “real friends” of President Roosevelt. He suggests some of Roosevelt’s personal friends attend the convention in order to keep tabs on the delegation. Sheffield is confident in the success of the national ticket in New York but has doubts about the state ticket. He feels the party needs a strong candidate for governor, such as Elihu Root, to be successful. Root is reluctant to be a candidate but Sheffield would still like to raise public sentiment in favor of Root’s nomination for governor.
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1904-05-11