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Theodore Roosevelt appeals to the citizens of Idaho to not allow themselves to be disenfranchised by a recent court ruling. The Republicans are using “trickery and chicanery” against the Progressive Party because they know they cannot succeed in a fair fight. Roosevelt encourages the men and women of Idaho to write in the names of Progressive candidates.
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1912-10-12
Frank Harper thanks N. Winslow Williams for the letter regarding Bernard Nadal Baker’s interest in joining the Progressive Party. Theodore Roosevelt wants individuals to join the movement of their own accord and will not use his personal influence to secure support. However, Roosevelt admires Baker and would welcome his influence and support.
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1912-10-16
Frank Harper will ensure that Theodore Roosevelt has an opportunity to read Reverend Young’s letter. Harper knows that Roosevelt appreciates Young’s support.
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1912-10-16
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary is confident that William R. Bross could access Progressive Party headquarters on November 5. He suggests that Bross contact George R. Manchester, secretary of the New York State Progressive Committee.
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1912-10-17
Frank Harper relates how the bull moose was adopted as the emblem of the Progressive Party.
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1912-10-07
Frank Harper will ensure that Theodore Roosevelt receives John R. Dunsmuir’s letter. He regrets not being able to meet Dunsmuir in the spring and is pleased that Dunsmuir is working for a Progressive victory.
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1912-10-08
A. B. Harkness’s letter to Theodore Roosevelt has been received and Frank Harper recommends that Harkness contact the head of the publicity bureau of the Progressive Party regarding his offer.
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1912-10-08
Theodore Roosevelt has openly advocated against discrimination towards employees belonging to unions and the Progressive Party platform supports the right for labor to organize.
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1912-10-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks George R. Lyon for the letter, which has been forwarded, along with the enclosure, to Progressive Party headquarters.
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1912-10-09
Thomas Bell’s letter to The Outlook has been forwarded to Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary and he will call it to the attention of Roosevelt. He agrees that the Progressive Party should appeal to the type of men suggested by Bell.
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1912-10-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary directs George F. Gibson to Progressive Party national headquarters in his effort to secure tickets for the meeting in Madison Square Garden.
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1912-10-10
Due to an incorrect address, D. S. Hale’s letter from September 21 has just arrived. Frank Harper has called Hale’s suggestion regarding the Brownlow letter to the attention of Progressive Party headquarters.
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1912-10-10
Due to Theodore Roosevelt’s absence, his secretary acknowledges the receipt of Irving K. Merchant’s letter. Should Roosevelt visit Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Roosevelt’s secretary is confident that he would be willing to meet with citizens of color as Merchant suggests. He suggests that Merchant discuss the arrangements with the local manager of the Progressive Party campaign.
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1912-10-10
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to hear of the “enthusiastic meeting” held by the National Progressive Club of Harvard University. He appreciates the work of the Progressives of Harvard.
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1912-10-02
Theodore Roosevelt is unable to take an interest in every Congressional campaign, but Frank Harper has forwarded the issue to the Progressive National Committee.
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1912-10-03
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Florence Heath Mitchell for the letter and songs. He suggests that Mitchell contact the Progressive National Committee regarding the distribution of the songs, as Roosevelt is “unable to endorse any particular song written for this campaign.”
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1912-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt encloses a letter that he would like handled by Progressive Party headquarters.
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1912-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks W. S. Briggs for the letter and states that he will bring it to Roosevelt’s attention. The plank suggested by Briggs was considered by the Progressive Party but it was decided that the party already had enough proposals on the platform.
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1912-10-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks J. D. E. Mars for the letter and his efforts on behalf of the Progressive Party. He suggests that Mars contact his local Progressive headquarters in order to acquire campaign literature and buttons.
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1912-10-04
Theodore Roosevelt gives Wentworth Byron Winslow permission to publish his letter of July 25. He also points out that his speeches and the Progressive Party platform have stated explicitly that the government should not discriminate against any “set of therapeutic medicine, school of medicine, or school of healing.”
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1912-10-05