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Henry Justin Allen agrees to second Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential nomination at the National Progressive Convention.
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1912-07-31
Senator Dixon would like Theodore Roosevelt to deliver his speech to the National Progressive Convention on Tuesday in the Chicago Coliseum. He requests Roosevelt’s authorization for this arrangement as the convention program needs to go to the printers tomorrow.
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1912-07-31
The Indiana Progressive Party convention was very successful with a full delegation from every county. A bull moose was selected as the party emblem.
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1912-08-01
Senator Dixon suggests that Theodore Roosevelt send a message to be read at the convention on Saturday regarding the widespread decision to run Progressive state tickets. Dixon also reports that there will be over one thousand delegates at the Illinois convention and that the Indiana convention was a great success.
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1912-08-01
Senator Dixon reviews the tentative schedule for the National Progressive Convention which will be centered around Theodore Roosevelt’s speech at noon on Tuesday.
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1912-08-02
George W. Perkins has arrived in Chicago, Illinois and is beginning arrangement for the Republican National Convention.
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1912-06-07
Henry L. Stoddard summarizes his efforts to line up delegates for Theodore Roosevelt and suggests strategies to use at the Republican National Convention.
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1912-06-08
No arrangements have been made for distributing tickets at the Republican National Convention but Senator Dixon is confident that twenty tickets can be acquired for Theodore Roosevelt’s use.
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1912-05-14
The Idaho Republican convention was held yesterday and declared its support for Theodore Roosevelt.
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1912-05-17
Senator Dixon reports that the delegates from the North Carolina Republican state convention have been instructed to vote for Theodore Roosevelt. The convention also passed a resolution chastising President Taft for violating civil service regulations.
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1912-05-17
Major General Sadler reviews the political situation in New Jersey and describes the district’s delegates for President Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. He believes that a visit from Roosevelt will help carry the district.
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1912-05-19
John H. Dickerson, claiming to represent the legitimate Florida Republican convention, says that the William H. Taft machine used strong arm tactics to dominate the first convention, and a second convention was held to support Theodore Roosevelt. These delegates have received no national support and feel unwanted. Dickerson asks if their attempt to contest the Florida delegation should halt.
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1912-05-29
Joseph St. Julien Yates reveals the fraudulent methods that Taft supporters are using in Georgia to secure Taft delegates to the Republican National Convention. Yates is confident in President Taft’s “purity of character” and hopes that he will repudiate such tactics and men.
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1912-04-15
J. B. Monroe is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt has consented to be a presidential candidate and believes that Roosevelt could turn President Taft’s delegates at the convention. He is disgusted with Henry L. Stimson for receiving the nomination for Governor of New York and then quitting.
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1912-04-05
Governor Hadley encourages Theodore Roosevelt to accept the speaking invitation from the Million Population Club of St. Louis, Missouri. Taft supporters are working hard to seat all of the contested Taft delegates in Missouri and Hadley expects another contested delegation from the fourteenth district.
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1912-03-19
Governor Hadley provides a tentative outline for Roosevelt’s visit to St. Louis, Missouri. The campaign is progressing well in Missouri and two more delegates were instructed for Roosevelt yesterday. Once again, President Taft supporters organized an opposing convention and appointed a contesting delegation.
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1912-03-21
Oscar Richard Hundley relates the irregularities of the Alabama Republican Convention which was organized by state employees and supported President Taft. Roosevelt delegates were not seated and the legal requirement for a primary was ignored.
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1912-03-11
William Allen White reviews his travel arrangements and hopes to see Theodore Roosevelt while he is in New York. White believes that the country’s sentiment is in favor of Roosevelt but is unsure if political institutions can register this sentiment, particularly the convention system.
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1912-02-02
Charles E. Wortham reintroduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt, having previously worked for Roosevelt when he was governor. He believes it is Roosevelt’s duty to the country and his friends, especially those in the South, to allow his name to go before the National Convention. While President William H. Taft is a good man, he cannot carry the Republican Party to victory.
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1911-12-11
Bela Tokaji, President of the National Progressive Republican League, received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and will not quote him. However, he “will continue to loyally stand by” Roosevelt alongside the powerful and influential men who share his belief in Roosevelt. Bela asks if he has Roosevelt’s permission to bring his greetings to these men at their upcoming meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-08