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President Roosevelt would like to speak with Secretary of War Root on several matters, particularly an article by Walter Wellman which suggests that Roosevelt kept Grover Cleveland off the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission due to fears of making Cleveland a “Presidential possibility.” Roosevelt insists that the operators rejected Cleveland.
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1903-06-25
Gifford Pinchot writes to Theodore Roosevelt that George Perkins has been exercising his “preponderating influence” as the “heaviest contributor to the Progressive campaign fund.” Perkins is why the Progressive Party suffered the “legalizing monopoly” charge, and Pinchot feels that he has damaged “confidence in the sincerity of our Party and our platform.” Pinchot proposes replacing Perkins as Chairman of the Executive Committee before the next campaign, as he wants to “see the Bull Moose win next time.”
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1913-05-06
Gifford Pinchot expounds upon the reasoning behind his desire to have George W. Perkins remain in the Progressive Party but not serve as the spokesman and head of the party organization. Perkins’s business interests prevent him from being trusted by many progressives and the general public. Pinchot believes that Perkins is sincere, but Perkins serving in a leadership position is a burden on the party’s reputation.
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1912-12-17
Judge Lindsey’s people were unable to attend the meeting. Lindsey supports Theodore Roosevelt’s view of the situation and appreciates the work of George W. Perkins for the Progressive Party.
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1912-12-18
Judge Lindsey explains a misunderstanding regarding a telegram sent to Edward Prentiss Costigan. Lindsey is very busy with work and the legislature but is willing to serve as a witness if necessary.
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1912-12-20
Gifford Pinchot is “keenly dissatisfied” with Theodore Roosevelt’s response, feeling that Roosevelt ignored his actual proposal and attacked a suggestion that Pinchot never made. Despite his “clearly stated and reasonable objections” to George Walbridge Perkins’ influence, Pinchot does not propose ruling Perkins or anyone out of the Progressive Party. However, for the good of the party and the country as a whole, Pinchot sees nothing to be gained by continuing the conversation.
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1913-01-01
Gifford Pinchot argues against George W. Perkins serving as spokesman for the Progressive Party. Pinchot does not want Perkins out of the party but opposes him publicly representing the party as spokesman.
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1912-11-23
William Allen White is continuing the organization of the party in Kansas. He agrees that George W. Perkins has done good work for the party and should remain in a leadership position. White does not believe that Woodrow Wilson can succeed as president and his failure will damage the Democrats to a degree that will provide great opportunities for the Progressives in 1914 and 1916.
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1912-11-25
Senator Bristow has received the Pinchot bill and considers it incomplete. Bristow would like the “literary force” of the Progressive Party to write articles supporting the constitutional amendments that are being advocated by the party. He considers these amendments fundamental to the progressive fight.
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1912-12-05
The Progressive National Committee requests that Theodore Roosevelt attend a meeting on November 18 for the purpose of organizing a social club for members of the Progressive Party.
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1912-11-12
Senator Dixon reviews the correspondence involving Theodore Roosevelt and the prosecution of International Harvester that will be released per a Senate resolution. Dixon found nothing “sensational or alarming” in the correspondence.
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1912-04-24
News release of a letter from George W. Perkins to William B. McKinley, Director of the National Taft Bureau. Perkins defends himself against attacks from the Taft Bureau, particularly his relationship with the Harvester Company and support for Theodore Roosevelt.
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1912-04-28
Frank Lambert Dingley writes to Theodore Roosevelt to share his opinion about political and social progress. Dingley comments on Roosevelt’s recent positive reception and the fact it was predicted Roosevelt would be back in politics despite many believing he had retired. Dingley hopes to meet with Roosevelt soon, after his return from Washington D.C., where he will be meeting with many Republican and Progressive political leaders.
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1911-12-14
William H. King, the president of the Technology Club of New York, invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates.
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1911-12-04
Charles G. Washburn selects Theodore Roosevelt as a target to his observations of the Sherman Act due to the recent comments published in The Outlook. Washburn lists to Roosevelt 5 difference points in response to George W. Perkins’ address the Detroit Board of Commerce.
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1911-10-20
Hamilton Wright Mabie shares his friend’s comment on Theodore Roosevelt’s testimony before the senatorial steel committee. Such committees could be useful if they gathered facts instead of merely collecting evidence of guilt. Mabie comments on George W. Perkins.
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1911-08-13
Frank Andrew Munsey sends Theodore Roosevelt clippings from his papers and magazines. He shares that he had lunch with George W. Perkins and his wife yesterday and hopes to see Roosevelt soon, as he plans to travel to Europe in the next few months.
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1911-05-01
William Loeb asks Theodore Roosevelt to write to Mr. Hall in Texas about the possibility of an appeal being granted. He notes that President William H. Taft will need help on the Canadian reciprocity agreement, and worries that “selfish interests” will defeat it. Loeb provides his opinions on the current situation regarding Republican politics in New York State and notes that Henry L. Stoddard, editor of the Evening Mail, seems to have taken a liking to Roosevelt.
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1911-02-01
George Gardner Rockwood shares an amusing anecdote with Theodore Roosevelt about George W. Perkins’ stenographer’s quip of “and Teddy did it” in response to “honesty is the policy.”
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1911-01-11
Senator Beveridge is not disheartened by the recent election results. In spite of the various challenges facing them in the election, which he lists, Indiana Republicans produced stronger results compared to many other states. He has heard that if it were not for Theodore Roosevelt’s work in New York, it would have gone far more Democratic than it did.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-17