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Theodore Roosevelt writes to Douglas Robinson to introduce him to Dix W. Smith on behalf of Senator Flanigan of Nevada. He respects Senator Flanigan and will be grateful if Robinson can offer any help. While he does not know specifics of the business proposal, he knows Senator Flanigan is a “good fellow.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-14
Theodore Roosevelt has learned from men at the Headquarters of the International Committee that Catholics such as Senator Flanigan are eligible for full membership in the Y. M. C. A. and may serve on its councils as well. Roosevelt urges R. L. Moeller to “try the experiment” at his association in Reno, and he believes doing so will be a public service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-25
Theodore Roosevelt wants to see Dix W. Smith and Patrick L. Flanigan when he arrives in Reno, Nevada, to discuss what he should say. He asks Smith to show Flanigan the enclosed letter he wrote to Cleveland Dodge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his support for members of the Catholic church being allowed to serve in leadership positions in the Y.M.C.A. Roosevelt asks Cleveland H. Dodge to forward his letter to the proper governing board of the Y.M.C.A.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-17
Theodore Roosevelt discusses plans to visit Reno, Nevada on a trip through San Francisco, California, Portland, Oregon, and Oakland, California. Roosevelt sends congratulations to Senator Flanagan for his participation in the erection of a new Y.M.C.A building and expresses interest in “progressive Christianity,” which would establish Catholics and Protestants as ethically equal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-31
President Roosevelt has spoken with many members of the Republican National Committee, and plans to speak with several more. Roosevelt also asks Augustus Peabody Gardner to seek assurances from still other members of the Committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-10
Dix W. Smith asks Theodore Roosevelt to put him in touch with Representative Nicholas Longworth to discuss an investment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-12
Dix W. Smith asks if Theodore Roosevelt knows any private investors who may be interested in investing in Patrick L. Flanigan’s property. He suggests that perhaps Roosevelt’s brother-in-law, Douglas Robinson, has connections to potential investors. Flanigan is confident in the profitability of the property.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
Dix W. Smith tells Theodore Roosevelt about the valuable property of Patrick L. Flanigan, which Flanigan has issued bonds for. Smith believes Flanigan’s property to be a sound investment, and asks Roosevelt to suggest individuals or corporations that may have funds they would like to invest. He provides a list of personal references that can attest to his own character.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-28
Dix W. Smith and Patrick L. Flanigan detail the itinerary planned for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Reno, Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-31
Michael J. Riordan appreciates Theodore Roosevelt’s interest in “progressive Christianity,” and suggests that he use his influence to encourage the Young Men’s Christian Association to allow Catholics to hold directorships. He references Nevada senator Patrick L. Flanigan’s recent act of charity toward the organization, which he did even though as a Catholic he is unable to join.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-11
Dix W. Smith provides a tentative schedule for Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming visit to Reno. First, Roosevelt will speak at the state university and then in the evening give a public address about “civic righteousness.” There will be time in between for other addresses and meetings with politicians. Smith adds that he thinks that the university would be more prominent by now if laws about gambling and divorce did not make fathers reluctant to send their sons there. On a personal note, Smith says he is interested in organized labor and is asking for some of the best labor representatives to be on Roosevelt’s welcoming committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-09
Dix W. Smith is glad Theodore Roosevelt may visit Nevada on his western trip, where he would have “the biggest time.” Smith sends a newspaper account of the cornerstone exercises for the state’s first Young Men’s Christian Association building.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
Secretary of War Taft acknowledges receipt of William Loeb’s letter and the enclosures. Taft returns the envelope marked “Boss Loeb” and teases that people are “getting on to” the power that Loeb wields. Taft lists the members of the Republican National Committee about whom his presidential campaign wants to know more. He is interested in what will happen in regards to the New York Post Office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-09
Based on reports from all sections of New York State, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf is confident that President Roosevelt will receive the biggest majority ever given to a Republican. Metcalf reports on the political situation in Nevada, where officials believe they can carry the state for Republicans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-07
While Charles Phillips, editor of The Monitor, praises Theodore Roosevelt’s sentiments in wishing for greater cooperation between Catholics and Protestants, he criticizes Roosevelt’s specific praise of the Y. M. C. A. in this regard, as that organization does not allow Catholics to hold office. Phillips attests that the Y. M. C. A. “deliberately falsified its real attitude toward Catholics, in order to get money out of them for its new building.” While he acknowledges the good work the organization does, Phillips strongly objects to this hypocrisy and believes that Roosevelt will eventually agree with this sentiment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-25
List of lecturers and dates for the “Progressive State” lecture series in Reno, Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23