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Theodore Roosevelt admires the progressive bills being produced by William Draper Lewis and his organization. Roosevelt will work with The Outlook to get publicity for the bills.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-27
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Irving E. Vernon on the Maine result and for representing wise government. He believes most Americans will come around to their views as the old political parties are reactionary and their leaders stand in the way of real democracy. If the Progressive Party is not ultimately victorious, Roosevelt predicts a “violent revolt against established conditions.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-09-17
President Roosevelt thanks Frank Andrew Munsey for fighting for the policies he believes in. He thinks Munsey’s articles on the business situation will “do real good” and hopes the American people will not be swayed by those who want them to abandon the effort to improve social and business conditions in the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-18
Partial letter of introduction for Charles K. McClatchy, a newspaper editor and Theodore Roosevelt supporter from Sacramento, California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-24
Gifford Pinchot reports in this news release about a speech he gave to the Young Republican Club of New York City. In the speech, Pinchot recalled that the Progressive Party was established from the Republican Party, and it is to the Republican Party that progressives should turn to for cooperation. However, the “old guard” of the Republican Party must change if it wants to win future elections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-01-08
George Cherrie is enjoying the book Theodore Roosevelt sent. Cherrie has thrown himself into the “political scramble” for the Progressive Party in Vermont. Cherrie believes in the necessity of “honest men and women working for clean politics and civic righteousness.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-28
Gifford Pinchot expounds upon the reasoning behind his desire to have George W. Perkins remain in the Progressive Party but not serve as the spokesman and head of the party organization. Perkins’s business interests prevent him from being trusted by many progressives and the general public. Pinchot believes that Perkins is sincere, but Perkins serving in a leadership position is a burden on the party’s reputation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-17
George W. Perkins encloses articles that he believes prove his progressive credentials.
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1912-12-23
Senator Bristow encloses a copy of his bill for the creation of an industrial commission. He views the commission as a combination of the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Comptroller of the Currency. Bristow describes various aspects of the bill and requests Theodore Roosevelt’s suggestions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-26
Governor Johnson calls for the progressives of California and the West to support Theodore Roosevelt as the Republican presidential nominee.
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1912
Henry Justin Allen has been campaigning with Colorado progressives for two days and believes that their prospects are excellent. He hopes that Theodore Roosevelt can make at least one speech in the state.
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1912
Richard M. Boyd believes that the only way to unite the Republican Party is to right the wrong done at the 1912 Republican National Convention. In a handwritten note to Theodore Roosevelt, Boyd explains that he is sending the above letter to Justice Hughes and expresses his support for Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912
The Citizens Campaign Committee and several other organizations that were active during the Progressive Party campaign have tentatively formed a Progressive League. William Draper Lewis will bring the tentative plan for a permanent national organization with him when he meets Theodore Roosevelt for lunch on Tuesday.
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1912-11-13
Meyer Lissner reiterates his previously stated belief that George W. Perkins’s prominent position in the Progressive Party will hurt the party, this time supported by a failure in the presidential election. He suggests that Perkins reevaluate what his conduct should be in the progressive movement.
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1912-11-18
Governor Stubbs is pleased with the results of the Progressive campaign and believes that the movement will have great influence.
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1912-11-18
Senator Bristow has received the Pinchot bill and considers it incomplete. Bristow would like the “literary force” of the Progressive Party to write articles supporting the constitutional amendments that are being advocated by the party. He considers these amendments fundamental to the progressive fight.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-05
Gifford Pinchot encloses an article he wrote for the Progressive campaign book regarding the relationship between conservation and the cost of living. Pinchot would like a copy of Roosevelt’s letter to Mr. Plunkett on the “Wilson question” for private circulation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-15
It appears that the election has created a progressive Pennsylvania General Assembly, and work is already being done on several bills reflecting the Progressive Party platform. William Draper Lewis would like to consult with Theodore Roosevelt and his associates at The Outlook regarding national publicity for their efforts in Pennsylvania.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-09
Governor Hadley has decided to criminally prosecute those responsible for the “despicable article” that appeared in St. Louis, Missouri. Hadley regrets that he does not find it advisable to join Theodore Roosevelt’s third party movement but hopes that all progressive forces can continue to work together. Hadley believes that the Republican Party in Missouri can still be a “useful agency of good government.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-05
Governor Johnson offers his opinion on the presidential campaign and the Progressive Party’s platform and discusses the process of California’s election laws.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-08