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John Watson Yerkes denies that efforts are being made in Kentucky, most notably Colonel Belknap’s gubernatorial campaign, to organize the state in opposition to President Roosevelt.
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1903-07-11
Kentucky Congressman Vincent Boreing and former Kentucky Governor William O’Connell Bradley write to inform President Roosevelt about the political situation in their state. They believe a Republican victory in the governor’s race is assured. Although Col. Belknap has been proposed as the candidate by those who oppose Roosevelt, Boreing and Bradley believe Willson is a stronger candidate with broader support, and Willson is a true Roosevelt friend.
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1903-06-28
Newspaper article discusses the possible effects the post office scandal will have on the upcoming national campaign.
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1903-06-19
Senator Hanna has wisely decided not to oppose President Roosevelt’s endorsement in Ohio.
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1903-06-01
Nicholas Murray Butler accepts President Roosevelt’s invitation to visit him at Sagamore Hill on July 18 and 19. He also tells of his recent time spent on Wall Street where he picked up some news about the people’s support for President Roosevelt.
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1903-06-24
Senator Hanna writes to President Roosevelt to settle hard feelings over a previous interview in which Hanna publicly announced he would not endorse Roosevelt’s nomination for the presidency.
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1903-05-25
George W. Clark informs William Loeb that he has enclosed the card of a gentleman who should discuss the upcoming convention with President Roosevelt. This man is informed about those who are trying to elect Senator Hanna.
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1903-05-31
George E. Green writes to William Loeb about his thoughts on the current effort surrounding Grover Cleveland as the Democratic candidate for the 1904 presidential election. Green ends his letter explaining his involvement with the International Time Recording Co. and its business with the Post Office in an attempt to clear up any lingering rumors.
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1903-06-05
George W. Clark informs William Loeb of political party information given to him by Mr. Fitton. Clark is confident that nothing can prevent President Roosevelt from winning in 1904. If it is necessary, he can give the names of a host of prominent businessmen who will put up their money for campaign purposes for the President.
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1903-06-07
George W. Clark believes he may have forgotten to sign his last letter regarding Mr. Brown. In a postscript he expresses frustration at the amount of labor it took to use the typewriter.
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1903-06-09
Harrison Gray Otis offers predictions and recommendations regarding the upcoming presidential campaign. He believes that there will be a split in the Democratic Party which will allow the Republicans to attract principled, patriotic Democrats. Otis is worried about the future of the country and hopes for unity among patriotic men of both parties.
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1903-05-01
Newspaper article which portrays President Roosevelt as a “strong man” whose achievements could not have been matched by William Jennings Bryan.
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1903-04-23
Commissioner Foulke reports on a conversation he had with Senator Beveridge regarding Senator Fairbanks’s plans “for fixing the Indiana organization” against President Roosevelt. Beveridge was not interested in Foulke’s plan to resign in order to work for the presidential campaign.
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1903-04-14
William E. Pruett congratulates Philip B. Stewart on his successful stand in the Colorado senatorial fight against Edward Oliver Wolcott.
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1903-01-28
D. B. Fairley discusses the difficulties of the Republicans during the recent campaign in Colorado, especially former state senator Edward Oliver Wolcott’s efforts against the party ticket.
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1903-01-31
Brigadier General Bell encourages President Roosevelt to take action against a group of Colorado Republicans led by Senator Edward Oliver Wolcott who oppose Roosevelt’s presidential nomination in 1904.
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1903-01-14
General Bell finds Edward Oliver Wolcott’s political methods disgraceful and wants to see many of Wolcott’s supporters removed from office. Governor Peabody hopes to send a strong Colorado delegation for President Roosevelt to the next Republican National Convention.
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1903-01-14
Ernest McGaffey outlines an Arkansas hunting trip. A “lively fight” is expected in Chicago, Illinois, regarding the election for mayor, and Carter H. Harrison is going to be elected mayor.
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1903-02-03
Philip Battell Stewart reviews the political situation in Colorado. The Republican Party is in turmoil due to machine politics and the efforts of Edward Oliver Wolcott.
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1902-12-15
Representative Babcock, writing on behalf of the National Republican Congressional Committee, believes their campaign has been satisfactory and expects to elect a minimum of 204 Republicans to the House of Representatives.
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1902-11-01