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President Roosevelt is pleased with the outcome of the Kentucky State Republican Convention and hopes that there will be a harmonious effect on the national Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-06
President Roosevelt thanks William O’Connell Bradley for the unifying role he played at the Republican state convention in Kentucky.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-07
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-14
Basil Wilson Duke requests the name of the likely appointee to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He believes that if the Republican Party in Kentucky is “absolutely united,” Kentucky can be carried for Roosevelt in the upcoming election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-04
The article outlines the platform of the Kentucky Republicans. Judge Edward C. O’Rear is running for governor on this platform.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-14
In a speech at the Republican state convention in Kentucky, former governor William O’Connell Bradley reflects on the party’s accomplishments over the last several years and praises President Roosevelt. He urges Kentucky Republicans to unite.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-12
The Kentucky Republican State Convention has resolved to select a candidate who is in full accord with President Roosevelt’s policies at the Republican National Convention. Rather than a Roosevelt supporter, republicans should nominate Roosevelt himself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-21
William M. Catron informs President Roosevelt that the Congressional Candidate of the eleventh district of Kentucky, Whiteside Godfrey Hunter, and other Kentucky politicians plan to launch a presidential effort in support of Marcus Alonzo Hanna. Catron suggests Roosevelt consult with John Watson Yerkes of Kentucky.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-18
Basil Wilson Duke endorses Morris Belknap as Kentucky gubernatorial candidate. Duke speculates that the result of the election will be a Republican victory, as the Democrats are divided, discontent, and have engaged in fraud. He also concludes that the Republican party is fractured, especially the African Americans whom he thinks will not vote in the polls.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-28
William O’Connell Bradley describes to President Roosevelt the proceedings of the Kentucky Republican Convention. Bradley suggests there is political corruption there at the hands of Charles Earl Sapp. He includes a handwritten note stating that the convention adopted a resolution endorsing Roosevelt for a second term as President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-17
Kentucky Congressman Vincent Boreing and former Kentucky Governor William O’Connell Bradley write to inform President Roosevelt about the political situation in their state. They believe a Republican victory in the governor’s race is assured. Although Col. Belknap has been proposed as the candidate by those who oppose Roosevelt, Boreing and Bradley believe Willson is a stronger candidate with broader support, and Willson is a true Roosevelt friend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-28
Boreing, Vincent, 1839-1903; Bradley, William O'Connell, 1847-1914
Roger D. Williams compliments President Roosevelt on his article about cougar hunting. Williams has an excellent hunting dog, Babette, that he would like to send to Roosevelt’s guide, John B. Goff, for breeding. He believes that Goff could create a great “lion and cat pack” with Babette. Kentucky Republicans and Democrats appreciate and understand Roosevelt’s actions in the “Washington incident.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26