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George B. Cortelyou reports to President Roosevelt that he has been elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee and he will be returning to Washington, D.C., on either Sunday or Monday.
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1904-06-23
Charles Gates Dawes writes to President Roosevelt about opposition to George B. Cortelyou serving as chairman of the Republican National Committee. He assures Roosevelt that the opposition is not that serious and lets Roosevelt know when Cortelyou and Cornelius Newton Bliss will arrive.
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1904-06-17
Nicholas Murray Butler tells President Roosevelt that there is no need to worry about the reports that there is opposition to George B. Cortelyou being chairman of the Republican National Committee. Butler contends that the main opposition is from Senator Scott and others who would prefer to be chairman themselves.
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1904-06-18
Charles Gates Dawes informs President Roosevelt that Senator Nathan Bay Scott is no longer opposing George B. Cortelyou as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Dawes commends the work that George von Lengerke Meyer did to achieve this outcome as well as Roosevelt’s quick response to the matter.
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1904-06-18
Referring to a letter from the Tolber R. Ingram Music Company, Postmaster General Payne informs William Loeb that he has not heard of the company. Payne has also not heard of a particular piece of music nor has the Republican National Committee taken any action that was referenced in the letter.
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1904-06-02
Senator Beveridge congratulates President Roosevelt on the appointment of George B. Cortelyou to chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-25
As a member of the Republican National Committee from California, George A. Knight accepts Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation to second his nomination for president at the Republican National Convention.
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1904-05-27
Charles S. Mellen, a railroad executive, has requested that Timothy Brynes travel to Washington, D.C., to speak with President Roosevelt concerning important matters. Mellen fears that due to the railroad strikes, it would be be unwise to travel himself as his purpose could be misconstrued and cause the president some embarrassment in the press. Mellen also expresses that he is anxious to learn the president’s wishes regarding the chairman of the Republican National Committee and the vice president.
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1904-05-29
Thomas Collier Platt expresses his disapproval of the possible appointment of George B. Cortelyou as chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-21
Archbishop Ireland writes to President Roosevelt about the lack of discretion shown by Associate Justice John Thomas McDonough of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Ireland indicates that he had warned the Judge to take care not to say anything that would reflect badly on the Roosevelt administration. Ireland asks that the Judge’s replacement be someone of the Catholic faith. Ireland also praises the selection of George B. Cortelyou as the Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-23
Senator Platt responds to journalists’ suggestions that President Roosevelt selected George B. Cortelyou as the next chairman of the Republican National Committee in order to give directions behind the scenes and run the campaign himself. Platt recommends that Roosevelt reassure the public that Cortelyou is a capable man who is right for the job.
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1904-05-23
Senator Platt inquires whether there is any truth to the rumor that Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou may become Chairman of the Republican National Committee. If so, Platt would like to discuss the coming changes at the Department of Commerce and Labor.
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1904-05-18
Francis C. Travers expresses approval of the selection of George Cortelyou as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-18
Winthrop Murray Crane commends President Roosevelt on his selection of George B. Cortelyou as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-20
Redfield Proctor encloses a letter from Ex-Lieutenant Governor Mansur concerning the lack of Republican newspapers in New England. Proctor suggests that the Republican National Committee or Senator Henry Cabot Lodge can straighten it out.
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1904-05-09
Cornelius Newton Bliss writes to President Roosevelt explaining his decision to decline Roosevelt’s offer to name Bliss the chairman of the Republican National Committee. Bliss names a few alternate candidates in his stead.
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1904-05-10
Morris K. Jesup tells Secretary of War Taft that he believes that Cornelius Newton Bliss should not accept the appointment as chairman of the Republican National Committee due to poor health.
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1904-05-10
Christopher Columbus Shayne reviews candidates for Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Vice President of the United States. For chairman he favors the selection of someone with passion and energy, and not just loyalty and ability. He recommends Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou as chairman. For vice president he suggests selecting someone who will get out votes in the next election. He recommends Senator Jonathan Dolliver of Iowa or former Senator from Nebraska David Henry Mercer as vice president. Shayne also provides suggestions on the Republican Party platform.
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1904-05-10
William H. Taft encloses a letter from Morris K. Jesup in regards to Cornelius Newton Bliss becoming the chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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1904-05-11
John C. Shaffer recommends Leslie M. Shaw as chairman of the Republican National Committee and E. S. Conway as vice-chairman. Shaffer thanks Roosevelt for the courtesy that he has shown to John J. Mitchell and his wife. Mr. Field will be calling upon Roosevelt the next time that he is in Washington, D.C.
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1904-05-04