Amidon, Charles Fremont, 1856-1937

Judge Amidon asks Judge Purdy about where he can find the full speech that President Roosevelt gave at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Amidon explains that he will be delivering the address at the next meeting of the American Bar Association, and he would like to speak to the recent criticisms of Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root. He quotes a variety of former politicians and justices to make the point that state issues have become important on a national scale. Amidon believes the Constitution should be interpreted liberally and “should respond only to the deep, abiding, organic things of the nation’s life.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-08

Creator(s)

Amidon, Charles Fremont, 1856-1937

Judge Amidon thanks Charles C. Moore for rescuing his dissenting opinion in the Cundieff case. He reflects on the difficulty of the case and the courts’ tendency to rely on “library knowledge” in decisions affecting human life. Amidon comments on who bears liability for injury and death at railroad crossings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-09-19

Creator(s)

Amidon, Charles Fremont, 1856-1937

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-15

Creator(s)

Amidon, Charles Fremont, 1856-1937

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Judge Amidon praises President Roosevelt’s speeches on his recent tour, and asks for a copy if they are printed. He discusses the “railroad problem” wherein railroad stocks profit from unearned increases in property values. Amidon believes the railroads should not be able to capitalize on the commercial development of their regions in this way and argues for reform.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-05

Creator(s)

Amidon, Charles Fremont, 1856-1937