Anthracite Coal Strike (Pennsylvania : 1902)

Letter from Paul Morton to E. P. Ripley

Paul Morton believes President Roosevelt’s position is that neither labor nor capital should dominate the White House, but both should be treated with “exact justice.” Morton assures E. P. Ripley that Roosevelt is not against anyone who happens to be rich, but he does believe that many large fortunes in the country have been achieved in unfair ways and that a rich man should not be able to dodge responsibilities or be given special privileges because of his wealth.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-31

Creator(s)

Morton, Paul, 1857-1911

Letter from Francis C. Travers to Theodore Roosevelt

Francis C. Travers writes to President Roosevelt comparing the revolution and unrest in Russia with the coal strike with which Roosevelt had to deal. Travers praises Roosevelt’s handling of the affair, but also says that he must also be willing to handle the trusts. Roosevelt has always been the champion of all the people, and his victory in the election of 1904 showed their confidence in him. Travers is afraid the trouble in Russia might spread in Europe.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-23

Creator(s)

Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905

Letter from George Gray to Theodore Roosevelt

Judge Gray proposes Charles Patrick Neill for Commissioner of Labor. Gray and Neill served together on the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-08

Creator(s)

Gray, George, 1840-1925

Speech by John Lewis Griffiths

John Lewis Griffiths praises President Roosevelt’s character and the achievements of his administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-03

Creator(s)

Griffiths, John Lewis, 1855-1914

Pennsylvania arbitration law

The Anthracite Coal Strike is ongoing because the executive fears the voting power of labor and the arbitration laws in Pennsylvania are weak.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-06

Creator(s)

Unknown

Savage assails Stone

Text of Rev. Minot J. Savage’s speech, “The Ethics of the Coal Strike.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-06

Creator(s)

Unknown

Summary of letter from Philip C. Garrett

Philip C. Garrett encloses a copy of a letter he sent to Governor William A. Stone regarding the Anthracite Coal Strike. He believes the strike can be concluded with strict enforcement of the law against intimidation of workers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-03

Creator(s)

Presidential Office Staff

Anthracite Coal Strike memorandum

Argues that the continuation of the Anthracite Coal Strike is the fault of the operators for not agreeing to any concessions or submitting to arbitration while insisting on the unconditional surrender by the miners. The strike cannot be considered a simple business matter as lack of coal is creating widespread suffering. Coal is a necessity and should be treated as such, i.e. like food.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-02

Creator(s)

Unknown

Newspaper article from the New York Evening Post

Approves of President Roosevelt bringing together the anthracite coal miners and operators for discussion. Roosevelt will not arbitrate or suggest terms, but provide for an environment and circumstances that will “call for kindly discussion and mutual concessions.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902

Creator(s)

Unknown

Telegram from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Mayor Low encourages a settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike and believes that the welfare of the country demands the immediate resumption of anthracite coal mining.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-02

Creator(s)

Low, Seth, 1850-1916

Telegram from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hanna believes Secretary Shaw’s policy to end the Anthracite Coal Strike will clear the situation and guarantee prosperity. He hopes for success.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-02

Creator(s)

Hanna, Marcus Alonzo, 1837-1904

Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Mayor Low encloses a telegram that he hopes will strengthen President Roosevelt’s hand in the Anthracite Coal Strike negotiations. Low believes that coal is a “necessity of life” and if an agreement cannot be reached then an agreement should be forced by Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-02

Creator(s)

Low, Seth, 1850-1916

Note regarding letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna

Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna’s letter regarding the Anthracite Coal Strike was enclosed in the attached envelope.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-29

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hanna had several meetings with leaders of the Anthracite Coal Strike and does not feel that there will be a settlement in the near future. He also reviews the political situation in Ohio. He hopes that President Roosevelt can attend the wedding.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-29

Creator(s)

Hanna, Marcus Alonzo, 1837-1904

Oration of Hon. Seth Low at the thirty-third re-union of the Society of the Army of the Potomac

Text of a speech given by Mayor Low to the Society of the Army of the Potomac in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Low discusses the challenges of the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War, as well as more current challenges, including the Anthracite Coal Strike.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-19

Creator(s)

Low, Seth, 1850-1916

Newspaper articles from the Commercial Advertiser

Several newspaper articles from The Commercial Advertiser primarily pertaining to New York state politics.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-17

Creator(s)

Unknown

Summary of letter from J. H. Woodard

J. H. Woodard forwards information that might be useful with regard to the present controversy in the anthracite coal region.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-27

Creator(s)

Presidential Office Staff

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Grover Cleveland

President Roosevelt thanks President Cleveland for his letter, and informs him that he will not be asked to serve, presumably on a mediation commission for the Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Extract of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes that people with an interest in the coal strike in Pennsylvania often do not know all of the issues, and those who do know, do not seem to care about people. He then states that he is intervening to protect the people.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1902-10-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop regarding a remark made by Walter Wellman in the Chicago Record-Herald about the appointment of former President Cleveland to the Coal Strike Commission.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-06-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919