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Following a confusing and contentious ballot, Harry B. Smith was elected chairman of the Republican county central committee in Indianapolis. After the counts on the initial ballot were confused, Smith’s rival, Robert Metzger, requested that Smith be elected by acclamation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-08
Trade unions support Robert Metzger for sheriff, rather than Jacob Woessner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06
Otto Gresham writes that he saw the noted journalist “Marse” Henry Watterson at the Chicago Club. Watterson predicts that President Roosevelt will be reelected. Gresham also discusses chairmanship of the Indiana committee and mentions the loyalty of Volney T. Malott to Roosevelt. He also writes that Delavan Smith, publisher of The Indianapolis News, believes that James F. Hanly might be elected governor of Indiana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-08
Otto Gresham encloses a clipping from the Indianapolis Journal and discusses politics in Indiana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-30
Otto Gresham reports that Robert Metzger is for President Roosevelt. He also discusses a judgeship and an ill cousin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-23
Otto Gresham has spoken with Robert Metzger who believes that his delegates can be convinced to support President Roosevelt. However, Metzger refused to provide his opinion on the district judgeship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-06
Otto Gresham has spoken with Robert Metzger who believes that his delegates can be convinced to support President Roosevelt. However, Metzger refused to provide his opinion on the district judgeship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-06
Otto Gresham discusses several people’s degree of support for President Roosevelt.
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1902-06-14
Otto Gresham discusses several people’s degree of support for President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-14