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Herbert Parsons assures Theodore Roosevelt that they will re-nominate Scott. Parsons believes that Pendleton and Fowler might decline the nomination and gives reasons for why each should not be nominated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
Theodore Roosevelt informs William A. Prendergast that newspaper reports that Roosevelt antagonized Prendergast’s position on the municipal contests are false. Roosevelt agrees with Prendergast that Progressives must get the best men nominated for the New York municipal election. Roosevelt objects to a deal with Republican bosses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-25
Samuel Krulewitch asks Theodore Roosevelt for a letter endorsing Louis S. Gottlieb for the position of Police Court Judge in Washington, D.C. Many prominent individuals support Gottlieb, one of the “best Jewish orators in this country.” Krulewitch understands that the Republican Party has yet to recognize a Jewish candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-24
Charles William Anderson reports on several members of the New York Republican State Committee’s opinions of President Roosevelt, Governor Charles Evans Hughes, and Secretary of War William H. Taft. The majority of the members have indicated that they would support Hughes’s run for president over Taft’s should Roosevelt not seek renomination, although Roosevelt would be their first choice. Anderson has heard some rumors among financial circles about an unnamed fourth potential candidate, but has not seen any support for him among the actual State Committee members.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-16
Marcus Braun updates William Loeb on the political situation in New York after a discussion the two men recently had. Braun believes Public Service Commissioner Frederick C. Stevens may be planning some kind of political scheme to “get the old gang back into power.” The situation is so upsetting to Braun that he has resigned from the Hungarian Republican Club, but he can rally his associates if the need arises. Braun shares a commendation he received for his work, but says a raise or promotion would have been more welcome to him and his family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-17
Mrs. Morris Weissberger begs President Roosevelt for bodily protection for her husband during the upcoming primary election. Her husband is a lifelong Republican and captain of a voting district where his life has been threatened because he has broken away from the Odell organization and has succeeded in carrying the district for the Republicans. Mrs. Weissberger assures Roosevelt that they will be able to carry the district if they have the necessary protection.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-03