Martin, Eben Weaver, 1855-1932

Theodore Roosevelt tells Representative Martin that he believes that William Dudley Foulke’s article about the German and Canadian experiments show the first “really practical way” out of the monopoly matter. Roosevelt agrees with Martin that competition should determine prices, but when corporations become too powerful and the government is faced with a choice between price regulation by monopolies or price regulation by law, it is necessary to regulate prices by law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-10

President Roosevelt thanks Representative Martin for his letter, and is glad Martin liked his speeches. Roosevelt wishes Martin good luck on his bear hunt, and hopes he will see Martin this winter in Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-24

President Roosevelt believes appointing Archibald Shaw to Postmaster in Deadwood is “out of the question.” Roosevelt understands Representative Martin’s insistence of Shaw’s support of Senator Gamble, but Gamble does not reciprocate Shaw’s sentiments.  

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-07

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-25

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Recipient

Martin, Eben Weaver, 1855-1932

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-11

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Recipient

Martin, Eben Weaver, 1855-1932

President Roosevelt regrets that he will not be able to attend the session of the American Mining Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-28