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Senator Hanna reports that his friends from New York are in favor of the appointment of Myron T. Herrick as Secretary of the Treasury. Hanna is available to discuss the matter if President Roosevelt desires.
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1903-12-23
Paul Morton shares a rumor that Myron T. Herrick, with the support of the “Hanna crowd,” will be elected next U. S. President in 1904. Morton mentions that Senator Hanna had a bad attack – a sinking spell – that is worrying his friends.
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1903-12-21
Cecil Andrew Lyon discusses Republican politics in Texas and the importance of sending a Roosevelt delegation to the next national convention. He extends his congratulations on action in Panama.
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1903-12-03
There have been rumors that Senator Hanna or his protege, Myron T. Herrick, will challenge President Roosevelt for the Republican presidential nomination. A challenge seems unlikely and Roosevelt’s nomination “is among the likeliest probabilities of the coming year.”
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1903-11-23
L. Clarke Davis encloses an editorial responding to a rumor that Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna and Ohio governor-elect Myron T. Herrick might be candidates for the Republican nomination for president of the United States. Davis expresses regret that his newspaper could not agree with President Roosevelt’s actions regarding Panama. Davis asks for permission to edit and publish a letter Roosevelt sent him, to be used as a campaign piece.
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1903-11-23
Charles Dick reports midnight returns concerning Myron T. Herrick, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, and the incumbent Senator Hanna in the Ohio state elections of 1903.
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1903-11-04
The Republican Party is victorious in Ohio. Myron T. Herrick has been elected governor and Senator Hanna has been reelected. There will be 119 Republicans and 24 Democrats in the General Assembly.
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1903-11-04
Representative Dick reports on projected election results for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Myron T. Herrick and for Ohio United States Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna.
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1903-11-04
Representative Dick has been selected as Senator Hanna’s successor in the United States Senate. Governor Herrick, who has ambitions to enter the Senate, remained as governor in order to maintain the Hanna organization.
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1904-02
Representative Dick will succeed Senator Hanna in the United States Senate and Governor Herrick will take control of the Republican state organization. Herrick expects the state convention to declare for President Roosevelt.
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1904-02
With President Roosevelt’s return from his western tour, speculation has begun regarding his likely vice presidential nominee in the upcoming elections. William H. Taft is expected to be appointed Secretary of War, so his name is not to be considered. The likely candidate, according to the Philadelphia Press, is Ohio Governor Myron T. Herrick. He is purported to rise to consideration in the same way that Garret A. Hobart did as William McKinley’s vice president, through success in both business and politics.
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1903-06-20
The fears of Frederick William Holls are unfounded and Secretary of State Hay has no intention of diplomatically recognizing the papacy during President Roosevelt’s absence. Hay also comments on Myron T. Herrick’s confidence that he will be nominated for governor of Ohio and on relations with Great Britain.
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1903-05-16
The writer claims that Myron T. Herrick is being groomed as the vice presidential nominee with the approval of President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna.
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1903-05-13
Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University, notifies President Roosevelt that Myron T. Herrick will be visiting the White House and plans to decline being appointed Minister to Italy. Butler suggests Roosevelt make it known to Herrick that he does not take this declination personally as Herrick will be a useful Ohio supporter. Butler also suggests that James Speyer be invited to Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s state dinner. Speyer has considerable influence and is familiar to Prince Heinrich.
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1902-01-29
T. Jefferson Coolidge recommends Myron T. Herrick as Secretary of the Treasury.
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1901-12-23
The overwhelming consensus is that President Roosevelt has earned the confidence of the American people. Before his death, William McKinley made a promise to appoint Myron T. Herrick as ambassador to Italy. Herman Henry Kohlsaat suggests that Roosevelt write to Herrick as he would be a useful political ally.
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1901-09-20