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Charles Henry Davis fears that the future of the Progressive Party will rest on its performance in the Massachusetts election of 1913. He calls for immediate fundraising and the creation of a state organization in early 1913.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-30
Charles E. Landis is interested in President Taft’s intentions regarding the Ohio delegates-at-large since Theodore Roosevelt won the Ohio primary. Landis believes that Taft should release the delegates and recommend that they support Roosevelt in order to reflect the will of the people of Ohio. Roosevelt performed a similar action in Massachusetts when the state supported Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-05
Senator Clapp describes Theodore Roosevelt’s victory in Massachusetts as “splendid” and believes it displays that the people are with Roosevelt. He suggests that the best course in the Haskell matter is to let it go unanswered.
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1912-05-06
Albert J. Beveridge updates Theodore Roosevelt on the latest election news, including a strong showing in one district of Indiana while other areas remain contested or have been awarded to President Taft. Beveridge is highly supportive and optimistic about the upcoming election in Massachusetts despite opposition, and encourages Roosevelt to reach out to the voters in an effort to secure a win there.
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1912-04-23
Albert J. Beveridge is traveling to speaking engagements in Montana and California. Beveridge believes that Theodore Roosevelt will win in Massachusetts but if not, he quotes Ulysses S. Grant before the Battle of Shiloh, “never mind we will lick them tomorrow.”
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1912-04-30
Senator Clapp congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his success in the Massachusetts primary. He now believes that President Taft cannot win the Republican presidential nomination. Clapp encloses a newspaper clipping from Oklahoma in which Charles Nathaniel Haskell challenges Roosevelt to a debate. He suggests that this could be an opportunity for Roosevelt to give an interview declining Haskell and providing support for Haskell’s senate primary opponent, Senator Owen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-01
Senator Lodge appreciated Theodore Roosevelt’s attitude towards Senator Winthrop Murray Crane during the recent campaign in Massachusetts. Lodge did not know beforehand that Representative Augustus Peabody Gardner was going to publish letters critical of Roosevelt and would have tried to stop Gardner if he had known.
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1912-05-01
Senator Lodge asks Theodore Roosevelt not to criticize Lodge’s colleague by name when he goes to Massachusetts. In Lodge’s fight for re-election, this gentleman fought with and for him. Lodge would feel the need to defend the man, if such aid were needed, and he does not want to come into apparent controversy with Roosevelt over this, especially as he wants to be able to support his expected nomination for president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-17
Senator Clapp has been in Massachusetts and New Hampshire where he found great enthusiasm for Theodore Roosevelt. President Taft recently said that his is a “government of all the people by a representative part of the people” which Clapp believes is the perfect quote to describe an oligarchy and attack Taft.
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1912-03-12
Senator Clapp and Governor Stubbs recommend that Theodore Roosevelt deliver some speeches in Massachusetts to assist the campaign before the state primary.
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1912-03-03
As per instructions, Senator Dixon is referring all correspondence regarding Massachusetts to Matthew Hale.
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1912-03-11
Matthew Hale asks Theodore Roosevelt to telegraph Governor Robert P. Bass, requesting him to speak at the public meeting of the progressive republicans of Massachusetts. Bass’s support is essential for the meeting’s success. Gifford Pinchot and Samuel McChord Crothers are also speaking at the meeting. Hale assures Roosevelt the movement is not tied to a particular candidate, especially not Senator Robert M. La Follette.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-10
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1911-12-10
O'Laughlin, John Callan, 1873-1949
W. Henry sent George H. Lyman a copy of his letter to Virginia. He is certain Lyman will not let President William H. Taft get Massachusetts by default and ruin the Republican Party. Anyone who says Theodore Roosevelt will not run for president under any circumstance speaks for Taft and knows nothing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-07
Senator Lodge was disappointed with the Massachusetts gubernatorial election, not just by Louis Adams Frothingham’s defeat but by the election of Governor Foss. Business and financial concerns led to many votes for Foss. The recent elections damaged Governor Wilson’s and Governor Harmon’s chances of being the Democratic nominee for president. Lodge expects the Democrats to nominate William Jennings Bryan or Champ Clark with Governor Foss as vice president. Lodge was pleased to hear of Theodore Douglas Robinson’s election victory.
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1911-11-13
Matthew Hale shares with Theodore Roosevelt that he and several other younger Republicans in Massachusetts contemplate organizing a progressive movement within the state’s Republican Party. However, before doing so, they want Roosevelt’s advice and request an appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-08
Senator Lodge agrees that the Russian treaty cannot continue unless Russia abides by the terms. Arbitration could strengthen the American position but this would only be an interpretation and the Russians would not change their position. Lodge met with a delegation of Jewish Americans who were reasonable and appreciated Theodore Roosevelt’s efforts. They simply believed that arbitration could never be successful. The campaign in Massachusetts appears promising and Lodge is relieved to hear of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s condition.
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1911-10-31
Charles M. Woodbury sends Theodore Roosevelt a framed photograph and biographical sketch of his grandfather, Samuel Woodbury, a pioneer printer. He expresses pride in his family’s history, mentions a past speech he sent, and shares his appreciation for Roosevelt’s book African Game Trails and his family’s love of books and publishing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-07
Dewitt C. Lewis was interested to read what Theodore Roosevelt said about the Initiative, Referendum and Recall, and sends Roosevelt a recent article he wrote on the topic for the Central Law Journal. Lewis differs in opinion from Roosevelt in several ways, and highlights his argument regarding the colonial government of Massachusetts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-13
Eugene J. O’Connor writes to Theodore Roosevelt regarding the promotion of Sunday baseball. A number of measures regarding the sport are being considered in the Massachusetts state legislature, and O’Connor encourages Roosevelt to support the pastime, as it will lead “to a higher ideal of Civic and Patriotic thought on Sunday afternoons than what our helpless youth of the State are doing at present.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-04