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Secretary of the Interior Garfield reports to President Roosevelt regarding illegal land sales in New Mexico. Garfield states that commissioners and past governors conspired to sell more publicly-owned land than was legal. Garfield recommends that the men involved should be prosecuted.
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1907-05-27
James Rudolph Garfield tells President Roosevelt that the Cuyahoga Convention was “overwhelmingly in favor” of Theodore E. Burton and he was pleased with the tariff plank adopted. Garfield also mentions that Leonard Paul Howland was nominated for the House of Representatives.
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1906-09-10
James Rudolph Garfield informs President Roosevelt of “a very general revolt” in the Ohio Republican party against Senator Charles Dick. Garfield says that many in the eastern part of the state favor change, particularly because they support Roosevelt and it would be inconsistent to do so and also support those who have opposed him. Garfield seeks Roosevelt’s suggestions on handling the situation.
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1906-09-04
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield informs President Roosevelt that the report on oil will be finished soon but not to publish it before consulting with Attorney General William H. Moody to ensure that pending charges are not disrupted by publication of the report. Garfield finds it interesting that some claim foreign trade is being hurt by these charges but that the oil and beef industries are profiting from violating federal law. Garfield is monitoring a fascinating local election which Representative Theodore E. Burton of Ohio is leading. Some in the election are pushing for an open convention.
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1906-09-03
Commissioner Garfield appreciates President Roosevelt’s inquiry into his health. Garfield is at loss to know how anyone got an idea that he is ill and reassures Roosevelt that everything is going smoothly. Garfield tells Roosevelt that if Lawrence O. Murray is delayed in returning, he may ask for an appointment or designation for someone to act for a few days. Garfield is having a family reunion in celebration of his brother’s engagement to Robert Bacon’s niece.
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1906-07-30
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield tells President Roosevelt that Charles S. Mellen of New Haven Railroad will cooperate with the government on railroad reform. Garfield also discusses the appointment of an internal revenue collector in Ohio and a suggested candidate for the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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1906-07-12
After the discovery by the Department of Commerce and Labor of the secret and discriminatory rates given by the railroads to Standard Oil, a number of changes have been made to the rates. All rates have been changed except the rates given to Standard Oil except for points from Burlington, VT., to points within the states. There are at least seven cases of those rates that James Rudolph Garfield believes should be presented to the Department of Justice.
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1906-06-07
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield summarizes for President Roosevelt portions of the oil report. The report uncovered the practice of railroad lines in the Northeast and Midwest offering Standard Oil Company secret discounted rates in the interstate transportation of oil. Both railroad and Standard Oil representatives deny any wrongdoing.
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1906-05-16
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield writes to President Roosevelt about investigations he conducted of the meat-packing and petroleum industries. Garfield discusses the positive negotiation process with Standard Oil branches in Kansas. Garfield also discusses the difficulties of working with the meat-packing industry and with cattle raisers.
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1905-04-22
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield confirms that he received William Loeb’s letter returning the Bureau of Corporations file on William Miller Collier.
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1904-10-03
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield replies to President Roosevelt’s letter regarding William Miller Collier’s letter about anti-trust work at the Department of Commerce and Labor. Garfield notes that there is no opportunity for work against corporations in his department and that Collier should contact the Attorney General. Garfield goes on to outline the duties and responsibilities of the Department of Commerce and Labor as he sees them and how they relate to the anti-trust investigation of the beef industry.
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1904-10-01
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield writes to Solicitor of Commerce and Labor Collier to suggest a change in Collier’s statement regarding the fact that “the function of the Bureau of Corporations is not to enforce anti-trust laws.”
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1904-09-19
James Rudolph Garfield accepts President Roosevelt’s invitation to lunch.
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1904-08-31
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield reports on the status of the beef packing industry investigation, noting that agents have been examining packing companies, the cattle men, and the retailers in various cities. Garfield hopes to have a report ready for submission by October 1.
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1904-07-21
James Rudolph Garfield tells President Roosevelt that he has read Roosevelt’s Groton speech and thinks the newspapers misrepresented some of it. Garfield then discusses the Democrats’ nomination of Judge Alton B. Parker and the upcoming presidential election. He extends his good wishes to Roosevelt and his family.
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1904-07-11
Secretary of the Interior Garfield establishes regulations to standardize governmental printing and binding of documents. Garfield additionally sets out guidelines for the writing of annual reports, specifying that–unless strictly necessary–they should exclude tables and detailed descriptions of methods, and instead focus on broad descriptions of work done and expenditures incurred.
1909-01-27
Secretary of the Interior Garfield forwards several drafts of proclamations prepared by Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson to President Roosevelt recommending the creation of Lassen Peak National Monument and Cinder Cone National Monument within Lassen Peak National Forest.
1907-05-04
Secretary of the Interior Garfield submits for President Roosevelt’s signature the proclamation creating Pinnacles National Monument in California. Garfield explains the location of the proposed monument and offers a brief description.
1908-01-14
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield advises Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou about the proper use of Edward Rosewater’s memorandum relative to an investigation into the manufacture of paper. The Bureau of Corporations does not have the mandate or personnel to be used as an agency for the discovery of violations of the antitrust laws. Information acquired by the department is to be used to structure legislation rather than for the prosecution of violations of federal statutes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-22
James Rudolph Garfield asks William Loeb to ensure that President Roosevelt receives the enclosed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-04