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Albert H. Walker encloses his manuscript of Christ’s Christianity, a compilation of Jesus Christ’s teachings. He promises to send Roosevelt a copy of the published book and plans to print the book himself. He previously sent Roosevelt a copy of his book History of Sherman Law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-16
Albert H. Walker writes about Christ’s Christianity, his compilation of “what Jesus said” from the four Gospels. He arranges and analyzes the included speeches by topic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-16
Whereas Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed Albert H. Walker’s letter on the independence of the Federal judiciary and the irresponsibility of Federal judges, Walker fears President William H. Taft either did not see it or was greatly displeased with it. Walker sends Roosevelt a “very conspicuous editorial” and suggests he reply to it as he did in a previous letter to Walker, saying that the Stanley Committee prevented him from developing his testimony.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-12
Albert H. Walker commends Theodore Roosevelt’s testimony before the committee regarding the acquisition of the Tennessee Coal, Iron, and Railroad Company. However, he fears Elbert H. Gary and Henry Clay Frick were not frank with Roosevelt in 1907 and discusses why. Had Walker testified to the committee, he would have said there was no violation of the Sherman Law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-07
Albert H. Walker knew President William H. Taft while he was a federal judge. As a presidential candidate, Walker wrote letters with material for Taft to use in platform speeches, which he continues to do. He encloses a copy of his most recent letter since it is on a topic that interests Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-09
Albert Henry Walker fears that the independence of the federal judiciary can lead to irresponsible behavior as federal judges can only be removed through impeachment. He suggests that federal judges should be able to be recalled similar to the plan for state judges in Arizona. He supports his suggestion with the case of Judge Henry W. Blodgett who altered his judicial conduct after facing potential impeachment. He also points to Judge R. W. Archbald whose current deviations from impartial justice cannot be corrected.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-09
Albert H. Walker regrets that Theodore Roosevelt does not estimate the potential efficacy of the Sherman Act as higher. He suggests that prior to Roosevelt’s administration, this law was significantly neglected. The country is starting to benefit from Roosevelt’s implementation of the law, and public opinion favors its continued vigorous enforcement. It would take years to enact the administrative commissions proposed by those who desire to attain efficient control of corporations by moving away from the Sherman Act, especially those corporations engaged in interstate commerce. Walker further discusses this point.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-31
Albert H. Walker has deeply enjoyed his correspondence with Theodore Roosevelt, and while he does not feel that continuing their discussion on the merits of the Sherman Act on the regulations of industrial trusts is necessary, he wonders if Roosevelt would be amenable to the publication of their four letters, as he believes they would be well received and instructive to the general public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-02
Albert H. Walker thinks that Theodore Roosevelt’s suggestion in a recent Outlook article to regulate corporations through an administrative commission would result in actions more favorable to corporations than to the public, simply because the commission would be based on information provided by the corporations themselves. Until he gets more information, Walker believes that the Sherman Act is still the best way to resist the trusts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-24