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William H. Brawley describes William Demos Crum’s “treachery” at the Minneapolis Convention and views any appointment Crum receives as a mistake.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-12
John Edward Charles O’Sullivan Addicks alerts President Roosevelt that several opposition tickets cooperating with the Democrats have emerged from the Republican Party in Delaware.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-27
The renomination of Mayor Low on the fusion ticket appears increasingly unlikely and the popular opinion is that an independent Democrat will be the fusion candidate. Ashbel P. Fitch and Joseph Clifford Hendrix are seen as potential candidates. Rumors that Low is helping Governor Odell influence the New York county organization will damage Low politically.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-12
State Senator Tapp spoke before the Populist convention and named himself a Republican on national matters and a supporter of President Roosevelt. Tapp was applauded by the convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08
Republican Party harmony has failed in Louisiana. Daniel H. Reese will send President Roosevelt some candidate recommendations that he believes will help the party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15
H. C. Heilig has a low opinion of Robert Lloyd Smith, an applicant for one of the “leading offices” in Texas. He provides several examples of Smith being disloyal to the Republican Party and limiting party progress.
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1901-11-12
Robert Chisolm left the Democratic Party many years ago and joined the Republican Party in a public speech. He is distressed at the power the Democrats hold in the South and believes that President Roosevelt can strengthen the Republicans in that region.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-30
John S. Wise has been working with President Roosevelt on a plan to rebuild the Republican Party in Virginia and submitted General Rosser’s name as a potential consultant. Wise summarizes his plan and believes it is an excellent time to seize control and reorganize the party.
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1901-10-07
John S. Wise reviews a plan to win Virginia over to the Republican Party.
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1901-10-07
Fred H. Rowe, chairman of the Illinois Republican State Central Committee, spoke on the state of Illinois politics and the relationship President Roosevelt has with the state. Roosevelt is well known in Illinois and has a working relationship with Governor Yates. Rowe is hopeful that Roosevelt can help bring together the factions of the Illinois Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-06
B. Frank Mebane believes that President Roosevelt’s next great achievement will be breaking the “Solid South” by attracting young Republicans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09
With the upcoming election in mind, Jacob Yost does not believe the time is right to begin a movement that would reform the Republican Party in Virginia. After the election, Yost is willing to join a movement seeking the “upbuilding of a real Republican party in Virginia.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23