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Chairman Chubb describes the Florida Republican State Convention as “enthusiastic and harmonious.” President Roosevelt and his administration were endorsed and a state ticket will be nominated after the Republican National Convention. Chubb does not believe Senator Hanna will be a presidential candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from an unnamed clergyman seeking a role in the convention that is being held by “colored delegates” prior to the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-03
The Florida Republican State Convention met in St. Augustine and a temporary organization was created. Henry S. Chubb, chairman of the State Central Committee, made a short speech endorsing President Roosevelt and his administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-23
Thomas H. Cavanaugh has heard reports of a plan in the western states to break state delegations to the national convention against President Roosevelt. He believes the plan to be associated with the “Rockefeller-Morgan interests.” Roosevelt’s friends are aware of the danger and will work to oppose this effort.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-28
At the Florida State Republican Convention Mr. Coombs was elected national committeeman, Henry S. Chubb was elected chairman of the state party, and President Roosevelt was endorsed. Delegates to the national convention and congressional nominees were selected.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-23
William L. Ward encloses the resolutions passed at the Congressional District Convention. The convention was enthusiastic and Ward believes that New York is in “splendid condition.”
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1904-03-14
Article argues that recent political infighting amongst Kansas Republicans over appointments will have little lasting impact on the rank and file of the Republican Party or the convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-24
Freeman L. Dustman discusses the differing opinions among Ohio Republicans on to what extent their platform should endorse President Roosevelt’s administration. Dustman notes that there are some who want to endorse Senators Foraker and Dick, while others do not because of their opposition to the railway rate bill and the Philippine tariff bill. Dustman requests that the recipients of the letter send in a statement expressing their views on the matter, to be published in The Blade.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-28
This newspaper article disparages the use of political appointments to maintain control of Southern “colored delegations” for “trades and spoils” at the national Republican convention. This practice upsets white Southerners and keeps the “Solid South” behind the Democratic Party. The writer supports President Roosevelt’s decision to seek counsel from Booker T. Washington regarding southern policy. Washington has advised Roosevelt that the “old gangs” should be “turned down” and that “highly respected white men” should be appointed regardless of party lines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-01
James H. Stone was finally able to locate the roll call from the 1900 convention that nominated Theodore Roosevelt as vice president. As promised, he encloses the document for Ted Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-24
Rudolph B. Schneider will be attending the Republican State Convention in Nebraska. He will be traveling to Minneapolis, Minnesota, next Sunday and hopes Vice President Roosevelt can arrange to accompany him.
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1901-08-26
James Bryce regrets not responding to Commissioner Roosevelt’s letter sooner. He comments on the likely outcome of the upcoming elections in England. Bryce also notes that the issue of the Minneapolis Convention is “rather tragic” for James Gillespie Blaine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1892-06-15