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Two Republican clubs, the Austro-Hungarian Republican League and the Colored Republican Club, will be factors in the coming campaign, in support of President Roosevelt’s re-election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-04
President Roosevelt agrees with William H. Taft’s view on tariffs but advises him to tread lightly and cautiously on all policy matters. Roosevelt also advises that Taft resist any attempts by George Barnsdale Cox to push him into the wrong positions, but that he remain on good terms, to avoid coming off as Governor Charles Evans Hughes does. Roosevelt advocates that Taft act as he did when in similar positions, avoiding conflict but fighting when necessary. Roosevelt believes he has taken a good shot at William Jennings Bryan.
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1908-09-24
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt writes that he has sent Congressman Quigg a letter. Roosevelt makes future lunch plans with Douglas Robinson and mentions that he enjoyed having Theodore Douglas Robinson visit.
1898-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt does not think that Hamilton Fish II needs to reply to William R. McCredie’s letter. Roosevelt responds to Herbert Parson’s letter to Fish, in that Roosevelt never wanted personal loyalty from Parsons, but wanted him to act honestly at the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt believes that the William H. Taft delegates were wrongfully seated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-27
President Roosevelt congratulates Senator Lodge on his speech, as well as one from former Governor of Massachusetts John Lewis Bates. Roosevelt recently gave a speech in Harrisburg, and although he would not denounce his opponents by name, he calls out the “demagogs” and “agitators.” Roosevelt is concerned that the “corporation men” are swayed to vote for the Democratic candidates, believing the Republican party is likely to impose government regulations opposed to their interests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-08
President Roosevelt asks New York Police Commissioner General Bingham to review and return the enclosed, confidential item. He requests that if Bingham is required to take action, he be impartial and “show all ruffians” that they will be “sternly required to observe the law.”
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1906-09-08
William Loeb sends Representative Olcott the text of a letter in which President Roosevelt evaluates the conflict between Representative Herbert Parsons and Olcott, who have both declared their candidacy for chairman of the County Committee in New York. Although Roosevelt knows that both men are independent, the public perceives them as being representatives of opposing factions within the state Republican party. If Parsons issues a statement declaring his independence from both Benjamin B. Odell and Senator Thomas Collier Platt, Roosevelt will advice Olcott to withdraw from the race.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-01
President Roosevelt evaluates the conflict between Representative Parsons and Representative Jacob Van Vechten Olcott, who have both declared their candidacy for chairman of the County Committee in New York. Although Roosevelt knows that both men are independent, the public perceives them as being representatives of opposing factions within the state Republican party. If Parsons issues a statement declaring his independence from both Benjamin B. Odell and Senator Thomas Collier Platt, Roosevelt will advise Olcott to withdraw from the race.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-27
President Roosevelt believes that financial legislation needs to be passed but it is opposed by Representative Cannon, who Roosevelt will be dining with over lunch. Roosevelt wants to work with Senator Platt and Governor Odell but has had conflicts with both. He also considers the “Quigg matter” and the fall elections.
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1903-07-22
Lemuel Ely Quigg did not write, and President Roosevelt will not call for a meeting with him.
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1903-07-11
President Roosevelt laughed at Secretary Cortelyou’s response to Lemuel Ely Quigg’s proposal.
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1903-07-01
New York Representative Parsons returns some letters to William Loeb and describes his thoughts regarding the appointment of a new postmaster for New York City. In particular, Parsons does not support the appointment of Edward M. Morgan.
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1907-07-03
New York Representative Parsons confirms a scheduled appointment with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. Parsons will be uncomfortable with New York City Postmaster William R. Willcox in attendance, as he will be naming Willcox’s successor. This topic has been the subject of negative press coverage and pressure from businessmen to appoint Edward M. Morgan. Parsons returns several letters to William Loeb.
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1907-07-02
Charles William Anderson tells William Loeb that it is rumored that Gilchrist Stewart, traveling with some of the soldiers discharged as a result of the Brownsville affair, intends to make a speech to President Roosevelt and give copies of it to White House reporters. Anderson thinks that Stewart, who is working for the Constitution League, will pass a copy to the papers as a “star-play for himself, and his employers.” Anderson also reports that a white lawyer, Joe Smith, has connections to the Boston Tablet and to Stewart’s employer John E. Milholland, who had told Mrs. Mary Church Terrell to call on Roosevelt “before any of the colored delegations reached him, and in that way forestall everybody in the favor of the Constitution League.” Anderson also notes that Reverend William H. Brooks is in the city and also works for the league.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-30
Brander Matthews hopes President Roosevelt will read his paper “Reform and Reformers” in today’s North American Review. He wrote it using his memory of things Roosevelt had said. Regarding simplified spelling, Matthews thinks that “as long as the foreign voter can’t read he is the prey of the henchmen.” If it is easier for men to read they will think for themselves more. He is glad that “Kwig” (perhaps Lemuel Ely Quigg) is down and out.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-22
New York City Police Commissioner Bingham writes to President Roosevelt that he has placed two undercover policemen to shadow a man. The man was returned home to his wife after no danger presented itself. The letter is likely referring to a primary election to vote for county committee members, state assembly members, and other elected offices across New York. Police were warned to guard against fraud in the election. The election was a contest for the loyalty of the Republican party to Roosevelt or to lobbying interests represented by Lemuel Ely Quigg.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-20
Charles William Anderson informs William Loeb that Roscoe Conkling Simmons, Booker T. Washington’s nephew by marriage, has started a newspaper in New York that aligns with the political leanings of Benjamin B. Odell and Lemuel Ely Quigg. Other friends of Washington have also expressed political opinions contrary to Roosevelt, and Anderson intends to tell Washington that he ought to stand by the President.
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1906-09-12
Representative Parsons responds to an inquiry from William Loeb about allegations of politically-motivated “terrorism” during the political campaigns leading up to the 1906 New York State Assembly elections. Parsons says the woman who wrote Loeb was not exaggerating, that serious intimidation and threats are being made, and he intends to go public with the allegations and to urge the police and elected officials to do something to stop the intimidation and violence. Parsons asks for Loeb’s help in directing New York City Police Commissioner Theo. A. Bingham’s attention to the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-05
Charles William Anderson informs William Lobe that the New York Age, a prominent black newspaper, is supporting Benjamin B. Odell and Lemuel Ely Quigg. Anderson also notes that Odell and Quigg aim to challenge Anderson’s membership to the Republican State Committee in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-31
Charles William Anderson writes to William Loeb about the meeting of the Republican State Committee in New York. Anderson disputes a report that Chairman of the Committee Benjamin B. Odell had intended to question Anderson’s right to vote in the Committee. Anderson suggests that a future meeting between President Roosevelt and New York Representative Herbert Parsons will “clear up the atmosphere” concerning rumored indifference on the part of Roosevelt toward Parsons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-30