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Arthur J. Shaw reviews the political situation and Republican party in Washington, which is generally favorable to President Roosevelt.
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1902-04-08
O. M. Tichenor reviews Indiana Republican politics and Lucius C. Embree’s potential appointment.
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1902-04-08
Curtis Guild forwards some papers to President Roosevelt pertaining to Governor Durbin of Indiana and his political difficulties. It appears that one of Durbin’s major antagonists is O. M. Tichenor.
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1902-04-10
Russell B. Harrison is strongly against the appointment of Colonel Walker to the post of Pension Commissioner, saying that he is viewed as a perpetual seeker of office. He believes that Walker would bring discredit to the Roosevelt administration like Corporal Tanner did to the Benjamin Harrison administration. Harrison believes that the business interests believe that too many pensions are being passed for old soldiers. He also has a low opinion of the War Department and believes new personnel are required. He believes the War Department needs a “Roosevelt Man” unattached to the McKinley administration.
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1902-04-11
O. M. Tichenor sends an update on Indiana politics and endorses Lucius Embree for judge.
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1902-03-30
Albert J. Beveridge reports that Indiana’s Eighth District has elected two delegates for Theodore Roosevelt. This brings Roosevelt’s Indiana delegates to four.
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1912-03-28
Albert J. Beveridge reports that Indiana’s Sixth District has elected two delegates for Theodore Roosevelt. This brings Roosevelt’s Indiana delegates to six.
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1912-03-28
J. H. Woodard tells President Roosevelt that Senator Charles W. Fairbanks is favored in Indiana for the Presidential nomination in 1904 but Roosevelt is the second choice. Woodard believes Roosevelt can secure the nomination with careful handling of the Isthmian Canal and Philippine situation. Another important factor will be the careful distribution of patronage and appointments in the South and in Republican states.
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1902-01-23
Russell B. Harrison reports that many in Indiana, including himself, are staunch supporters of President Roosevelt and look forward to his election in 1904. He advises Roosevelt on several issues, including relations with the Columbia Club of Indianapolis, selecting a new judge, pensions for former first ladies, the detention of Santiago Iglesias Pantin in Puerto Rico, and disagreements with leaders in the Republican National Committee.
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1901-11-26
Russell B. Harrison provides an update on the campaign in Indiana. He expects Indiana to support President Roosevelt in 1904. Harrison suggests delaying the appointment of a circuit judge in Indiana due to the delicate political environment.
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1901-11-08
Booth Tarkington sent William Allen White a letter recommending a male relative for a district judgeship in Indiana. He requested that White forward the letter to President Roosevelt. White was confused by the request and refused. He believed he returned the letter but it was never received, and since then he has received an “embarrassing telegram,” which he encloses for the President. White hopes this letter fulfills Tarkington’s request.
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1901-11-05
Senator Beveridge provides information on Indiana politics and believes in Republican success.
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1901-10-07
Lieutenant Governor Gilbert congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. Regardless of the circumstances that led to his succession, Indiana Republicans feel that Roosevelt is up to the task of being president. It was good fortune that Roosevelt was vice president.
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1901-10