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N. B. Travis defends Frank O. Lowden against attacks from the anti-Republican press of Chicago, Illinois. Travis states that railway employees support Lowden’s candidacy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-23
With the Illinois Republican State Convention taking a recess, newspaperman Frank B. Noyes writes concerning the support for Illinois politician Frank O. Lowden, whom Noyes describes as “an exceedingly weak candidate.” Noyes asks that President Roosevelt speak with Illinois Senator Shelby M. Cullom about shifting his support from Lowden to Charles Samuel Deneen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-21
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
English
(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate
In anticipation of Assistant Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock making a visit to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, William H. Taft reports a recent conversation a third party had with Hitchcock. The latter expressed his intent to oppose Taft’s nomination for the presidency and to press for President Roosevelt to run for a third term. Hitchcock believes that Taft has made an unfavorable impression on a number of important figures in the Midwest. Taft implies that Hitchcock’s views might be influenced by those of Winthrop Murray Crane.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-29
Article describes current standings for the upcoming elections and is against the use of patronage to manipulate politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-04
Mayor of Chicago Carter H. Harrison relates an incident regarding the mayoral election. Harrison welcomed the President to Chicago. At a luncheon during that visit, which may have been intended to bolster Republican Graeme Stewart’s bid for the office of mayor, Roosevelt and Charles Samuel Deneen, chairman of the reception committee, appeared to be rejoicing that Stewart would win. A few days later, Harrison says, he won that election, and he believes that his welcome speech to Roosevelt contributed to his victory.
1903-04-02
Frank B. Noyes assures President Roosevelt that the Illinois delegates will support him at the Republican National Convention and that Charles Samuel Deneen is doing well in the gubernatorial election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-04
Frank B. Noyes arranges a meeting between Illinois State Treasurer Fred A. Busse, Illinois Republican State Senator Daniel A. Campbell, and President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss politics in Chicago and Illinois.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-21