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Theodore Roosevelt greets students and reminds them to consider the serious side of their work, as well as have a “thoroughly good time.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-19
President Roosevelt is frustrated at the role money is playing in the campaign, saying that he will probably lose Montana and Nevada as a result of its influence. Roosevelt also comments on Anna Roosevelt Cowles’ travel arrangements and sends his greeting to her guide.
1904-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt thanks P. L. Flanigan for his letter and his support at the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt expresses confidence that Republican voters in Nevada would have supported him overwhelmingly had they been given the opportunity.
1912-06-10
Senator Stewart is enjoying renewed popularity in Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-27
George T. Mills provides details concerning the political situation in Nevada. While Nevada used to be a Republican state, it has been taken over by the Silver Party – combined with the Democrats. The Republican Party has strengthened in Nevada with the help of President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-26
Charles M. Sain is assisting the Republican campaign in Nevada through various newspapers and believes that President Roosevelt’s support of the irrigation law is their only hope to carry the state.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-30
Mills had already acted in the manner discussed by Reid and President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-08
Senator Stewart’s visit to Nevada was very successful and Henry M. Yerington expects the state to vote Republican in the fall.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-28
The announcement that Judge Hawley will be the Republican candidate for United States Senator in Nevada has received widespread support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-26
Edward James Livernash writes President Roosevelt on behalf of the Chinese Exclusion Commission of California to ask the president’s support for a national exclusion policy against Chinese immigrants. Several Pacific states have exclusion laws on their books and Livernash wants a nation-wide exclusion law. He is concerned over a change to the bill by Senator Platt. Organized labor supports the bill, as does the Bureau of Immigration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-16