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J. S. Temple has resigned from the board of the Bureau of Child and Animal Protection as his name was being used in “unwarranted and unjustifiable attacks.” Judge Lindsey is pleased as Temple is a Progressive Republican.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-02
Governor Johnson reflects on President William H. Taft’s visit to California. Taft gravitated toward the “higher ups” and political bosses. Johnson was distressed at Taft’s lack of humanity and apparent belief that the government only exists to increase business. Johnson believes that Roosevelt could be a successful presidential candidate and that Senator Robert M. La Follette will be unable to challenge Taft.
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1911-10-20
James Rudolph Garfield clarifies his position regarding the Progressive Conference’s endorsement of Senator La Follette for the Republican presidential nomination. Garfield believes that an endorsement at this point would harm the progressive cause in many states. He would like La Follette to make a statement of his appreciation for the endorsement but also state that he will understand if Republicans support other progressive candidates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-18
William Allen White requests an inscription to be added to a copy of African Game Trails that will be given to White’s son, William Lindsay White. He has spent the summer working on a novel in Colorado. White does not believe that local politicians will support President Taft, as a Taft ticket will lose thousands of votes at the local level. He has seen a great deal of western support for Senator La Follette and Theodore Roosevelt but does not believe that La Follette’s nomination is feasible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-18
Joseph W. Wess asks Theodore Roosevelt to speak at the Old 19th District Garfield Republican Club’s annual banquet, saying his presence would help make the event a success.
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1911-09-09
Hugh T. Halbert resonated with Theodore Roosevelt’s comments on the article titled ” The Stain on our Flag,” and wishes to publish Roosevelt’s words with his permission. Halbert also says that Gifford Pinchot and many other progressives showed up to the meeting at the St. Paul Hotel.
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1911-09-05
Herman H. Kohlsaat asks Theodore Roosevelt to address the Commercial Club of Chicago during the winter. He states the subject will be industrial education, a key interest of the Club, and hopes Roosevelt will be available to speak.
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1911-09-07
Horace G. Knowles encloses two editorials from the North American, noting that the paper is “progressive with a big P.” President William H. Taft is lucky the paper is published in Philadelphia, but Knowles notes that Theodore Roosevelt is unfortunate it is not published in New York. Knowles is serving as U.S. Minister to Bolivia and has not been granted his request for a transfer, so he is returning to La Paz next week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-19
Max McCusker, secretary-treasurer of the People’s Power League of Montana, thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter. He understands the demands on Roosevelt’s time, but because the organization was sending letters to all widely-known progressives, they could not leave him out.
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1911-07-21
Leslie Combs recounts the victories won by Progressive Republicans at the Kentucky state convention. Judge Edward C. O’Rear was nominated for governor, Senator William O’Connell Bradley’s candidate for lieutenant-governor was rejected, and O’Rear’s platform was largely adopted. Combs believes that if O’Rear wins, the Progressive Republicans will take control of the state party.
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1911-07-14
Max McCusker informs Theodore Roosevelt of the plans of the People’s Power League of Montana, and asks if he would be able to write an editorial to help support their program.
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1911-07-10
Senator La Follette was pleased to hear Theodore Roosevelt’s speech at the Cardinal’s reception and regrets not being able to talk with Roosevelt. He appreciates Roosevelt’s article on the progressive work being done in Wisconsin and will send a statement on the session’s work when it is concluded.
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1911-06-08
Oscar K. King thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter of introduction to Henry L. Stimson. King also includes commentary on the state of American politics and voters. King criticizes the way Woodrow Wilson gains support for policies that were criticized when Roosevelt presented them. King also mentions irreparable harm has been done to Progressivism.
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1911-06-05
Edwin T. Earl writes to Theodore Roosevelt to ask that Roosevelt not allow reactionaries crowds use his name in their plans. Earl explains that the reactionary crowd is trying to secure William H. Taft’s nomination in the next election so he can be defeated by a reactionary Democrat. Earl regrets that Henry L. Stimson accepted an appointment in Taft’s cabinet. Earl also enclosed an Associated Press article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-07
Judge Lindsey reviews his plan, with Theodore Roosevelt’s assistance, to fight the special interests.
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1911-05-26
Henry A. McLean has enclosed a recent article published in the Seattle Post Intelligencer that contains some of his statements about the power of the courts. He hopes Theodore Roosevelt will be interested in reading it. McLean also thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his recent visit to Seattle, as his presence is always “a great benefit to the progressive cause.”
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1911-05-23
Winston Churchill would like Theodore Roosevelt to support Judge Aldrich, a progressive judge, as he is nominated for the Circuit Court of the United States. Judge Parsons, a member of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, is a candidate for the same position.
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1911-05-14
Senator Dixon reviews recent events in the effort to pass a constitutional amendment for the direct election of United States senators. He requests that Theodore Roosevelt express his support for the amendment to the progressive Republican senators. Dixon has also been working to secure progressive support for the naming of Senator Gallinger as the Senate’s president pro tempore. He fears that the Republicans are headed for defeat in the presidential election and sees Democratic support gathering for Woodrow Wilson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-11
Foist H. Everhart expresses discontent with the Republican party on account of its support for legislation that is not in the interest of American farmers. He calls for progressives from both the Republican and Democratic parties to form a new party. He thinks Roosevelt should head the movement, especially to make up for his nomination of President Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-01
Frank Knox discusses Theodore Roosevelt’s potential candidacy for the 1912 presidential race. He believes that since both Republican and Democratic parties are so divided, Roosevelt would be “invincible” as a candidate for progressives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-01