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Theodore Roosevelt thinks that the Lorimer case is clear and believes that it is worse then anything done by Tammany Hall in the last thirty years. He does not want Senator Lodge to be influenced in support of Senator Lorimer.
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1911-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Senator Beveridge on his minority report invalidating the election of William Lorimer to the Senate on the grounds of political bribery.
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1911-01-17
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his “hearty regard” for the service Senator La Follette has done in the Lorimer matter.
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1911-01-17
Theodore Roosevelt agrees about the colliers and hopes that his statement was on point. He thought that Coe Isaac Crawford gave a powerful speech in the William Lorimer case. The zebra skin has been sent and Roosevelt is attempting to locate the missing book.
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1911-01-17
Theodore Roosevelt approves of Senator Lodge’s recent speech and expects that Lodge will be re-elected to the Senate. He agrees with Lodge’s thoughts on the Lorimer case and suggests that Lodge meet with John Callan O’Laughlin to acquire all the relevant information.
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1911-01-12
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates President Taft’s letter regarding the Lorimer case. He has no intention of writing an article on the matter and understands the Senate’s resentment of outside interference.
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1911-01-07
Theodore Roosevelt thinks that there was “universal corruption” in the Lorimer case and believes “that things will turn out right in Massachusetts.” He has been reading Fraser’s first volume and has sent Senator Lodge one of his African trophies, a zebra skin.
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1911-01-03
Theodore Roosevelt attempts to answer Alfred Borden’s questions, but admits that it is somewhat difficult to do so without seeming to be rude or condescending, as they seem to be fairly basic questions. He explains that, while President, he did not attempt to deal with the Tariff question because he was focused on a number of other topics he considered more important, and he worried that by splitting his efforts further, he would achieve less. Regarding his relations with Senator William Lorimer and Ohio political boss George Barnsdale Cox, Roosevelt explains that when he did not know anything about Lorimer, he treated him just as he did Cox, with both being political bosses of their respective states. Once the scandal surrounding Lorimer began to be exposed as he assumed a position in the legislature, it necessarily had to change how Roosevelt related to him. Finally, Roosevelt denies having ever painted the entirety of Wall Street as dishonest men, and maintains that he has always been in favor of the honest businessman. He hopes, in answering Borden, he did not hurt his feelings, but strove to write candidly and honestly answer his questions.
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1910-11-02
Theodore Roosevelt answers the three questions Alfred Borden posed regarding his political record. Roosevelt did not deal with the question of the tariff because he was attempting to take care of the trusts, does not feel that the cases of William Lorimer and George Barnsdale Cox are in any way comparable, and has not generalized the entirety of Wall Street as dishonest in any speech he has made. After making these points, Roosevelt writes more candidly in a postscript, criticizing Borden’s points as being ridiculous, and saying that if he took the time to find out the facts he would realize this.
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1910-10-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Henry F. Cochems regarding public opinion of himself, Cochems, and the Progressive party. He invites Cochems over to talk about the future of the party.
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1914-11-07
Theodore Roosevelt asks Albert J. Beveridge to attend the Abraham Lincoln birthday dinner. Roosevelt wants to emphasize that the Progressive Party are the heirs to Lincoln’s principles and policies.
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1912-12-14
President Roosevelt was interested in the article by Louis F. Swift that William B. Howland sent to him, and comments that it “really takes exactly the position I have taken.” He comments, however, that “Swift and his people” tried to influence the legislation in favor of the meat packing industry, rather than allowing the executive branch to direct the investigations into conditions. He asks Howland to show this letter to Lyman Abbott.
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1906-06-20
President Roosevelt comments to Columbia University President Butler about some of the activities of Congressional committees, particularly connected with Representatives James Wolcott Wadsworth and William Lorimer.
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1906-06-16
President Roosevelt asks Senator Platt to work with Representative William Lorimer on Illinois and the Chicago strike to try to resolve the situation in a way that benefits both the employees and employers.
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1905-05-27
President Roosevelt enjoys Albert J. Beveridge’s article and would like to arrange a dinner after the election.
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1904-09-20
President Roosevelt was pleased to see the way in which Frank Lowden made the nomination of Charles Samuel Deneen unanimous and pledged his active support. Roosevelt received criticism for nominating Thomas Nevin Jamieson, and he feels that the heartiness with which Jamieson and William Lorimer support Deneen justifies his decision.
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1904-06-04
President Roosevelt describes a clipping sent by Nicholas Murray Butler and an interview with the editor of the Chicago-Record Herald. The clipping and the editor discussed how federal patronage for ambassador or minister positions could be used for swaying voters in the upcoming governor election.
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1904-05-17
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou that he would like to see Albert J. Hopkins and William Lorimer before appointing Lawrence O. Murray. Hopkins and Lorimer are strong supporters of the Roosevelt administration and have been disappointed that certain officials in Chicago have not been dismissed.
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1903-05-22
Peder O. Evensen believes President William H. Taft and Secretary of State Philander C. Knox need to “press the peace plan to European nations”; otherwise, they “shall forget their promises.” He is certain that war between European nations will occur. Evensen comments on the “standpatters” and their dishonorable reliance on the nation having money rather than armaments.
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1911-07-30
Otto R. Markworth comments on Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Elgin, Iowa, and shares an extensive list of individuals he received autographs and letters from.
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1911-11-10