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Edward P. Dechert thanks Frank Harper on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt for courteously returning his manuscript, Ben Lindsey, Hunter of the Beast, and explaining the mistake in sending it directly to Roosevelt. Dechert acknowledges his impulsive decision and states he will now forward the piece to the Managing Editor of The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary is unaware of quotations from Henry Labouchère regarding Roosevelt. He will be unable to provide the other opinions on Roosevelt requested by Elizabeth Towne, as they do not keep clippings which reference Roosevelt. The secretary suggests numerous people whom Towne could contact for these opinions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary apologizes that Roosevelt cannot personally respond to each letter he receives and encloses a copy of the Progressive Party’s platform, which he believes can answer most of Gootie’s questions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains the recent confusion regarding Roosevelt’s position on women’s suffrage. Roosevelt and the Progressive Party support women’s suffrage “without qualification or equivocation.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to L. Ward Bannister that he does not remember discussing “that idea” until he developed it in a speech in New York. Afterwards, he corresponded with Judge Ben B. Lindsey about the idea, the results of which he is sending to Ward.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt explains the meaning of his statement in a speech at Orchestra Hall that he would “bodily take” the Republican Party. In all states but Colorado, the Progressive Party took the Republican electors into their party. Meanwhile in Colorado, if Philip Battell Stewart wins a nomination, he will go on a ticket with the electors pledged to President Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-15
At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary forwards a letter and two telegrams. Roosevelt has agreed to carry out any arrangements made by Mr. Tuttle and Charles S. Thompson. In reply to Edward Prentiss Costigan, Roosevelt has sent a message to Judge Ben B. Lindsey, approving the third party movement in Colorado. Roosevelt has not responded to the telegram from Joseph Oswalt Thompson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-13
Theodore Roosevelt states it is impossible for him to write “that article” which Norman Hapgood requested. Roosevelt comments that Ben B. Lindsey visited and that Lindsey is a “trump.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes Judge C. M. Miles regarding the victory in Denver secured by Judge Ben Lindsey and others who ran on the same ticket. Roosevelt believes that if there had been a preferential primary in Colorado, they would have had more support from the people of Colorado.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes W. F. Kendrick that it was “a wonderful success which Judge Ben B. Lindsey and the citizens’ ticket secured in Denver.” Roosevelt congratulates “all the men who fought to bring about such a victory” as well as the City of Denver.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs John R. Marine that although Roosevelt found his suggestion interesting, it would be impossible to carry out as Judge Lindsey is a Democrat and Roosevelt is a Republican.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes that Roosevelt received the telegram on Judge Lindsey and bipartisanship from the editor of the Denver Post but is unable to respond, or else he would be required to respond to all newspapers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary requests that Oscar K. Davis send pamphlets to Judge Lindsey in Denver, Colorado, containing Roosevelt’s Columbus speech on judicial recall. Roosevelt believes they would be useful in Lindsey’s campaign.
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1912-04-30
Theodore Roosevelt writes to George R. Howe about his letter and the enclosed letter from Judge Lindsey. He appreciates the consideration, but he does not want to be connected with any further institutions or movements. Roosevelt notes that he only joins an organization if he will be able to be an active member and that is an impossibility. He is also unable to write any letters of endorsement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-06
Theodore Roosevelt found William Eleroy Curtis’ story amusing. Judge Ben Lindsey said the magazine publisher was hired to discredit him and took the opportunity to attack Roosevelt by “lying maliciously.” Roosevelt explains that he collected the ostriches and eggs for the Smithsonian Institute.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-02
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Henry Ford at the urging of several of his acquaintances, such as Thomas Edison, Franklin Pope, and Ben Lindsey. They have told him about several of his ideas and practices regarding industry and workingmen. Roosevelt requests his presence for lunch or dinner the next time he is in the area to discuss many of these ideas. He also requests that another acquaintance of his, Frances Kellor, can be included in this occasion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-30
Theodore Roosevelt relitigates the circumstances surrounding the language and inclusion of the trust plank in the Progressive Party platform. Roosevelt states that he is planning to propose Francis J. Heney as Meyer Lissner’s proxy on the executive committee of the Progressive Party and expresses frustration about the tension between the moderate and radical wings of the party leading to dysfunction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes Amos Pinchot to discuss his continued support for George W. Perkins to remain a figure in the Progressive Party and warns against rooting out moderates from the party for the sake of maintaining the purity of ideals. Roosevelt also pushes back against the idea that breaking down trusts would improve the cost of living, and lays out what happened regarding the trust plank of the Progressive Party’s 1912 platform.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-05
Theodore Roosevelt is struck by the number of men and women who aided the Progressive campaign without material reward. While Roosevelt is unable to thank everyone personally, he thanks Captain Crawford for the work he did for the campaign in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-20
President Roosevelt sympathizes with most of E. Fellows Jenkins’s policies, but he is more inclined to agree with the State Charities Aid Association, which advocates for the establishment of a children’s court.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-08