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Theodore Roosevelt tells Paul V. Collins that he knows nothing of the matter Collins mentioned but has forwarded Collins’ letter to Senator Joseph M. Dixon. Roosevelt also comments that he hopes to speak with Collins soon about some of the topics he brought up in his letter.
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1912-12-24
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Nicola Gigliotti for his letter and encourages Gigliotti to stay in touch with Senator Joseph M. Dixon about the matter at hand.
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1912-12-19
Theodore Roosevelt explains to William P. Beard that he does not want to appear to be dictating or advising on party matters. Roosevelt advises that Beard should be in contact with Senator Joseph M. Dixon instead.
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1912-12-20
Theodore Roosevelt relitigates the circumstances surrounding the language and inclusion of the trust plank in the Progressive Party platform. Roosevelt states that he is planning to propose Francis J. Heney as Meyer Lissner’s proxy on the executive committee of the Progressive Party and expresses frustration about the tension between the moderate and radical wings of the party leading to dysfunction.
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1912-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt summarizes his memory of the decision making process regarding certain lines in the trust plank of the Progressive Party platform at the National Progressive Convention. There has been controversy over George W. Perkins’s role in the matter, but Roosevelt was never presented with evidence that Perkins acted dishonestly.
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1912-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes Amos Pinchot to discuss his continued support for George W. Perkins to remain a figure in the Progressive Party and warns against rooting out moderates from the party for the sake of maintaining the purity of ideals. Roosevelt also pushes back against the idea that breaking down trusts would improve the cost of living, and lays out what happened regarding the trust plank of the Progressive Party’s 1912 platform.
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1912-12-05
Theodore Roosevelt agrees that Senator La Follette was the “most contemptible and least conscientious” of their opponents. He would like to hold a meeting in Chicago as suggested by Governor Johnson and will ask Senator Dixon to handle the matter.
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1912-11-26
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Archibald C. New for his letter and the news from the Young Men’s Progressive League of Maryland. Roosevelt will send New’s letter to Senator Joseph M. Dixon.
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1912-11-20
Theodore Roosevelt thanks George A. Horkan for his letter and what he did for the campaign. Roosevelt is sorry that Senator Joseph M. Dixon did not get re-elected. He hopes that Progressives continue to support the Progressive causes.
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1912-11-21
President Roosevelt is very interested in the Flathead Bison Range Bill, which Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana has done a lot to advance. It has been made an amendment to the agricultural bill, and Roosevelt hopes that Representative Haugen can help it pass. He invites Haugen to stop in and see him if he has any doubts.
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1908-05-04
President Roosevelt is very interested in the Flathead Bison Range Bill, which Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana has done a lot to advance. It has been made an amendment to the agricultural bill, and Roosevelt hopes that Representative Scott can help it pass. He invites Scott to stop in and see him if he has any doubts.
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1908-05-04
President Roosevelt tells Arthur William Merrifield that he has written Congressman Joseph M. Dixon and Senator Thomas Henry Carter and will see if Merrifield can be made a U.S. Marshal.
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1905-11-20
President Roosevelt has heard good things about James H. Monteath and requests C. Hart Merriam’s opinion.
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1904-03-14
President Roosevelt defends James H. Monteath, George H. Bingenheimer, and Charles E. Burton against C. Hart Merriam’s doubts regarding their fitness to hold office.
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1904-03-19
President Roosevelt regrets that the matter slipped his mind and it is now likely too late to make a change. Representative Dixon recommended the reappointment of James H. Monteath and his name was submitted. Roosevelt asks George Bird Grinnell to refresh his memory on the matter and asks if Monteath would be acceptable.
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1904-03-11
Senator Bristow appreciates Theodore Roosevelt mentioning Bristow’s proposed constitutional amendments in a recent speech. Bristow reviews the two bills he has been working on, one for the industrial commission and the other for the direct election of postmasters.
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1912-12-19
Professor Kirchwey encloses an editorial by Dr. Devine entitled “Progress in the New York Court of Appeals” and a memorandum that Kirchwey prepared for Senator Dixon.
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1912-11-14
William Allen White is continuing the organization of the party in Kansas. He agrees that George W. Perkins has done good work for the party and should remain in a leadership position. White does not believe that Woodrow Wilson can succeed as president and his failure will damage the Democrats to a degree that will provide great opportunities for the Progressives in 1914 and 1916.
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1912-11-25
Senator Clapp has contacted Senator Dixon regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s appearance before the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce on September 30. Clapp suggests that Roosevelt bring along all relevant letters, papers, and documents.
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1912-09-17
The Progressive National Committee requests that Theodore Roosevelt attend a meeting on November 18 for the purpose of organizing a social club for members of the Progressive Party.
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1912-11-12