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Booker T. Washington asserts that the charges against Robert Lloyd Smith are baseless, given that Texas officials previously deemed him fit for office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-30
The letter’s author laments Cecil Andrew Lyon’s relapse “into bed again,” a fact they heard from Frank Knox. The author asks Lyon to respond with “a line as to the situation in Texas” and explains that they asked E. Mont Reily to aid Lyon’s campaign. The letter is a fragment; its subsequent pages are missing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-29
President Roosevelt implores Republican State Chairman Lyon to suggest a different person than David A. Robinson for U.S. Postmaster at Dallas. He explains that Robinson will not have enough support to be confirmed as a result of the Civil Service Commission’s report that Robinson allegedly disclosed a list of employees of the Dallas post office to a Dallas County Republican politician, as well as the disapproval of senators, including Texas Senator Charles A. Culberson. Roosevelt explains that he cannot do anything else for Howe, since he has already given Howe two positions and Howe’s present rank is too low to elevate him to a brigadier generalship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-08
Cecil Andrew Lyon, chairman of the Texas Republican Committee, wishes to know if Secretary of War Taft will be able to speak at the State Convention in El Paso on August 14. Lyon would appreciate Taft responding by telegram. He would also appreciate Taft not telling others of the invitation should he decline, as Lyon does not want hurt feelings from a second choice speaker.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-12
Cecil Andrew Lyon, chairman of the Texas Republican Committee, feels that the department erred with its recent post office appointment at Denison as it dealt the party a very severe blow in the state. Pressing business will keep Lyon from being in Washington, D.C., until the 12th or 15th of June. He asks that if any Texas appointments are to be considered contrary to his recommendations, these appointments be deferred until he has the opportunity to voice his concerns and opinions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-25
Cecil Andrew Lyon tells President Roosevelt the people of the United States will not be happy if he follows through with the Standard Oil plan and the rebates in Kentucky. Lyon praises Roosevelt’s actions in a number of other incidents and events (such as settling the anthracite coal strike, the Panama canal, the Rough Riders, and the Square Deal). Lyon states something must be done to “curb the growing power of money” if the United States wants to avoid incidents like the French Revolution. He believes that Roosevelt is the man to apply such checks on that growing power.
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1906-05-04
Cecil Andrew Lyon, chairman of the Texas Republican Committee, informs President Roosevelt that the party may wish to nominate for governor J. W. Ownby, the U.S. Attorney of Texas’s Eastern District. Lyon feels Ownby is a strong candidate due to his prestige, oratorical skill, and unique status as a former Democrat. As the nomination would impact the U.S. attorney’s office, however, Lyon wants Roosevelt’s input. Lyon has followed Roosevelt’s suggestion in asking Secretary of War William H. Taft to speak at the Republican state convention in El Paso on August 14, but should Taft decline, he intends to invite Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw.
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1906-05-12
Texas Republican Committee Chairman Lyon forwards to President Roosevelt a letter he thinks Roosevelt will find interesting. Lyon also offers his “advanced congratulations on [Roosevelt’s] re-election, which seems absolutely certain.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-26
This page from the Galveston Daily News includes two articles on the Republican State Convention of Texas and the selection of delegates to be sent to the national Republican convention in Chicago later in 1904. The paper calls the convention a victory for Cecil Andrew Lyon. Other articles include mentions of other state conventions, work done by the Isthmian Canal Commission, calls for Grover Cleveland to become Governor of New Jersey, Chinese immigration to British territories, and an address by William H. Truesdale on labor and capital.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-23
Henry C. Payne’s secretary acknowledges receipt of a letter and enclosure about the Texas Republican Convention for President Roosevelt. Payne has been ill and is confined to bed, but he will ensure the letter reaches Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-29
James Sullivan Clarkson has further information for President Roosevelt regarding the reappointment of Marshal Green. He encourages William Loeb to get President Roosevelt to listen to the opinion of E. H. R. Green regarding Marshal Green. E. H. R. Green unified the Republican Party in Texas against strong odds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-13
James Sullivan Clarkson is working to have the Texas State Convention declare in favor of President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-11
Booker T. Washington finds nothing new in the charges against Robert Lloyd Smith and would like President Roosevelt to give Smith an audience to reply to the charges. Washington believes that Smith can bring harmony to Texas Republicans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-30
R. H. Ward recommends Robert Lloyd Smith to President Roosevelt. Smith, an African American, earned the respect of every member of the Texas legislature and worked effectively across political party lines. Ward endorses Smith’s “honesty and capacity.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26