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Senator Borah asks Theodore Roosevelt to send him copies of briefs and statements relating to fraudulently seated delegates at the Republican National Convention. Borah understands that Senator Root may raise the issue for debate in the Senate and he wants to be prepared.
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1912-07-09
At the suggestion of Senator Dixon, Senator Bristow provides observations on trusts, the judiciary, and the civil service that he would like to see incorporated into the platform of Theodore Roosevelt’s new party. He suggests amending the Sherman Act and advocates for widespread adoption of the initiative, referendum, and recall. Bristow would like to reorganize the federal courts to make them more responsive to modern conditions and public opinion. He would like the civil service to be based on an elective system to remove patronage and free the president to focus more on general public welfare as opposed to appointments. Bristow concludes by suggesting that the party only be referred to as the “progressive party” as this is more positive then the new or third party.
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1912-07-15
William Allen White requests that Theodore Roosevelt spend two days campaigning in Kansas.
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1912-07-16
William Allen White has been attempting to arrange two days of Kansas campaigning for Theodore Roosevelt but is receiving no response from Senator Dixon.
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1912-07-17
Judge Lindsey requests a telegraph address for Senator Dixon.
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1912-07-19
Albert Shaw will be unable to attend the proposed Tuesday lunch with Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Cummins as he will be occupied with his work on the Arbitration Board. He believes that Edwin Augustus Van Valkenburg will be able to attend.
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1912-07-20
Progressive Party electors in Missouri can only be placed on the ballot by petition, and under these circumstances Roosevelt cannot win the state. However, under the arrangement previously suggested by Governor Hadley, Roosevelt could secure Missouri’s electoral vote. Hadley views progressive Republicans in Missouri and the Progressive Party as allies that can cooperate to elect candidates with progressive principles.
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1912-07-29
George L. Record is headed to the Republican National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, and will report to Senator Dixon. Their task at the convention looks difficult, but Record is confident that Theodore Roosevelt will win the Republican presidential nomination.
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1912-06-07
Governor Hadley encloses a copy of a letter he wrote to Senator Dixon. Hadley clarifies his position regarding the selection of a Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention. Hadley is willing to accept the responsibilities but wanted leaders of the Roosevelt campaign to feel free to select another candidate if advisable.
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1912-05-29
At the suggestion of Senator Dixon, Senator Bristow provides his views on the parcel post, income tax, inheritance tax, and Mississippi River improvements. He adds a suggestion that railroads could be built to the Alaskan coal fields to supply coal to the western United States and the Navy’s Pacific fleet.
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1912-05-30
Senator Lodge requests Theodore Roosevelt’s help with passing legislation that will fund new battleships. The Senate has had a very successful session. Three important measures have passed; the ending of the white phosphorus match industry, an improved immigration bill, and a workmen’s compensation act.
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1912-05-10
Governor Hadley is honored to be considered for the position of Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention. Hadley is willing to serve but wants Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Dixon to be free to make another selection if advisable.
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1912-05-27
Senator Lodge is working to secure Senator Clapps’s support for the battleship legislation. As a member of the Senate Committee on Naval Affairs, Clapp’s support could be very beneficial.
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1912-05-27
Albert J. Beveridge congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on a victory, presumably on some aspect of Roosevelt’s presidential campaign. Beveridge is stopping in Montana en route to California so Senator Dixon can speak in his home state.
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1912-05-01
George W. Perkins encloses an article he wrote for the Saturday Evening Post and a statement prepared by Albert J. Beveridge regarding what happened in Evansville and Indianapolis, Indiana.
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1912-03-16
Senator Dixon authorized lunch with the City Club and dinner with the Million Population Club. It is too late to alter arrangements.
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1912-01-25
L. L. Hobbs invites Theodore Roosevelt to speak at Guilford College’s commencement in May.
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1911-07-23
Senator Lodge appreciates Senator Dixon’s letter and found Dixon’s views to be sound. He hopes that the Sutherland amendment can be passed regarding the direct election of United States Senators. Lodge is pleased with Henry L. Stimson’s appointment as Secretary of War. He encloses a report from the British Board of Trade on labor conditions and cost of living in American cities.
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1911-05-13
Judge Hunt of the United States Commerce Court tells United States Marshal Merrifield that he will try to find out what the situation is with Charles S. Henderson potentially replacing him as United States Marshal. Senator Thomas Henry Carter recommended Henderson, but Senator Joseph M. Dixon may now have control of the nomination process. Hunt reassures Merrifield that, “whatever comes, you have the satisfaction of feeling that your period of service has been one of the highest credit to yourself, and of usefulness of the public.” Hunt thanks Merrifield for the telegram he sent relating to the Bliss case. He comments that he was gratified that all three judges of the appellate tribunal felt that he made the correct ruling.
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1911-03-16
Arthur William Merrifield hopes Theodore Roosevelt can arrange with Senator Joseph M. Dixon for a trip to Kalispell. He knows Roosevelt would enjoy it, and it could be helpful for Dixon’s reelection. Merrifield and his wife, Miriam Purcell Merrifield, would be delighted to have Roosevelt stay at their home.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20