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Thomas R. Shipp tells Gifford Pinchot that Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver has agreed to write a letter and is “tickled to death” at the chance that Theodore Roosevelt might get it.
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1910
Elbert F. Baldwin has been asked to personally inform Theodore Roosevelt that the executive committee of the New Jersey State Teachers Association would like to have him deliver a speech at their upcoming annual meeting. Baldwin vouches that the association is influential, and would likely be a sympathetic audience.
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1910-10-05
Louise P. Dolliver informs Theodore Roosevelt that her husband, Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver, is in Michigan; otherwise, he would welcome him to Iowa.
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1910-08-25
Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver is not able to stop and see Theodore Roosevelt due to ill health. He sends his apologies through Gifford Pinchot and, if he is able, will visit at a later date.
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1910-06-29
Wilbur L. Davidson, superintendent of Chautauquas and secretary of American University, invites President Roosevelt to deliver a series of lectures post-African safari. Davidson praises Roosevelt’s work during his presidency, noting Roosevelt’s accomplishments and reputation, and offers to compensate travel and accommodations. Davidson apologizes that he cannot make this request in-person but hopes that Roosevelt will inspire the masses through these lectures.
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1909-02-17
In a telephone message, Albert J. Beveridge reported on the positions of several Senators regarding the battleship bill, and provided a list of Senators President Roosevelt should speak to about it.
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1908-04-20
After speaking with President Roosevelt about the temporary chairmanship, Secretary of War Taft tells Senator Scott that he thinks it unwise to cause a controversy over temporary chairmanship. He thinks that Senator Albert J. Beveridge or Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver would be good choices, but will submit to the discretion to the committee.
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1908-04-25
Surveyor of Customs for the Port of New York Clarkson reports to William Loeb that voters in the South and West want President Roosevelt to be re-elected, though they admire William H. Taft, and George B. Cortelyou is also favored. Clarkson asks for clarity as to who he should expect to provide direction for him in the coming campaign. Representative Herbert Parsons wishes to change several appointments, some of which have been under the control of the Surveyor. Clarkson also discusses the presidential campaign in Iowa.
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1907-05-13
Governor Cummins would like to nominate a candidate for postmaster who has support from the community where he lives. Cummins will speak to Senators William B. Allison and Jonathan P. Dolliver about suggesting a candidate. He is concerned that in the particular district in which he is interested, the senators might insist that Representative John F. Lacey’s recommendation take priority, rather than that of Cummins.
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1907-05-07
James Sullivan Clarkson explains the political situation in Iowa to William Loeb. Clarkson is concerned that a group of powerful men and various corporations is conspiring to control delegations in Iowa and the surrounding states to the detriment of President Roosevelt and Vice President Taft. In particular General Dodge, a close friend of Governor Cumins, is thought to be behind the operation. Clarkson believes that most people will support Roosevelt’s cause, including capitalists who have criticized him in the past. A handwritten note posits that perhaps Dodge is actually on Roosevelt’s side and is influencing matters in his favor.
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1907-04-24
S. H. Cowan believes that President Roosevelt should reappoint Judson Clements to the Interstate Commerce Commission. If in the unlikely event that a position on the Commission were to become open Cowan would, of course serve, but he would not like to replace any of the Democrats already serving.
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1906-07-24
Senator Proctor writes to President Roosevelt that there are many senators and representatives who want the decision on the Smoot case deferred.
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1906-05-07
On behalf of Senators Jonathan P. Dolliver and Joseph W. Bailey, S. H. Cowan sends President Roosevelt the amendment written by Attorney General William H. Moody. The amendment refers to Congress regulating interstate commerce.
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1906-02-28
Governor Cummins writes to President Roosevelt regarding an article in the Chicago Record-Herald. Cummins denies the article, which claimed he gave a speech attacking a bill, Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver and the President. Cummins is frustrated and exasperated by this false attack in particular.
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1906-01-01
Nicholas Murray Butler writes President Roosevelt concerning two topics. The first is the choice of a new judge to preside over the Oregon Land Fraud case after the death of the District Judge. Butler recommends Judge Hanford from the Washington District. Secondly, Butler informs Roosevelt Senator Dolliver will support Roosevelt’s railway rate program. Butler also assures Roosevelt that if Senator Millard’s vote can be changed Roosevelt will have majority support among Republicans for the program.
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1905-05-29
Chairman Cortelyou forwards President Roosevelt a letter from Senator Dolliver.
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1904-08-30
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
The article grapples with the paradox of President William H. Taft’s loyalties and personal ethics. Taft appears to be honorable, but influences from his brother Charles Phelps Taft and others are hindering his ability to carry out the Progressive promises that elected him. The advisors are the cause of many of the scandals in the administration.
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1911-07-19
Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou sits and reads a “Catalogue of young vice-presidential timber” as Nebraska Representative E. J. Burkett, Minnesota Representative James A. Tawney, Illinois Representative William A. Rodenberg, Iowa Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver, Iowa Representative Robert G. Cousins, and Indiana Representative Charles B. Landis look over the fence at Cortelyou. President Roosevelt watches from the “White House.” Caption: Chairman (elect) Cortelyou—Don’t all speak at once, gentlemen.
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1904-05-29
Various prominent citizens including, President Roosevelt and multiple senators, justices, and cabinet members, state their support of endowing a department of political science in Western Reserve University in memory of the late Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna.
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1905-01-27