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President Roosevelt thanks Joseph Bucklin Bishop for his telegram. He writes that he is anxious about the outcome of the Pennsylvania Coal Strike, but hopes that recent actions have put them closer to a resolution. Roosevelt also gives his opinion on the appointment of the commission.
1902-10-14
President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop about negotiations between the miners and operators in the Pennsylvania coal strike. He describes his plan to get the miners back to work and to set up a commission of inquiry. Roosevelt told John Mitchell to stop the violence, or he would do so. He encloses for Bishop a letter from former President Grover Cleveland.
1902-10-05
President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop about a statute left over from Reconstruction. Roosevelt notes that it was repealed in 1878. He also discusses sending troops to intervene in the Pennsylvania Coal Strike.
1902-10-09
President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop about the Pennsylvania Coal Strike. He criticizes the mine operators as lawless, but is also wary of the disorder that can come about from a large number of idle workers. Roosevelt also comments on the press’s attacks on himself and on the role of government intervention.
1902-10-13
President Roosevelt thanks Joseph Bucklin Bishop for his telegram and editorial. Roosevelt discusses the commission created to look into the Pennsylvania Coal Strike and mentions John Mitchell’s acceptance as a positive action.
1902-10-16
President Roosevelt thanks Joseph Bucklin Bishop for his letter. He writes that it will not be possible to see Bishop during his travels, but invites Bishop to visit him. Roosevelt comments on criticism of his instructions to the strike commission.
1902-10-27
President Roosevelt agrees with Charles Vezin that there is no difference between public and private dishonesty. Roosevelt provides a recent example of a wealthy and respected business man who would have preferred settling the Anthracite Coal Strike with bribery rather then the formalized settlement which was achieved.
1903-09-10
Cartoon shows President Roosevelt riding a reindeer as Santa Claus sits atop a sleigh full of coal. Caption reads, “We’ll Make a Hit This Year, Santy.”
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1902-11-09
President Roosevelt is shown dragging out representatives of the coal miners and operators onto a board between two cliffs.
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1902-10-02
Uncle Sam speaks to a destitute miner’s family as President Roosevelt can be seen lecturing John Mitchell and mine operators through the window.
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1902-10-03
Cartoon shows a coal operator and miner being held face to face by giant hands belonging to President Roosevelt. The cartoon is regarding the presidential conference on the coal strike.
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1902-10-02
President Roosevelt watches as men representing the coal miners and operators walk out opposite doors. Uncle Sam stands behind Roosevelt. The cartoon is regarding the presidential conference on the coal strike.
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1902-10-04
President Roosevelt stands between John Mitchell and various coal operators. The cartoon is regarding the presidential conference on the coal strike.
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1902-10-05
President Roosevelt shakes his finger over a coal miner and coal operator. The cartoon is regarding the presidential conference on the coal strike. Caption: President Roosevelt – Stop a minute; let’s see what this row’s all about!
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1902-10-03
President Roosevelt runs away as an overloaded boat full of misery, representing his peace conference between coal miners and operators, breaks apart. Caption: What is the next step to avert the calamity?
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1902-10-04
Cartoon depicts President Roosevelt pouring in oil of mediation to the turbulent waters of the coal strikers and operators. Item is regarding the presidential conference on the coal strike. Label: Strike Passion.
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1902-10-06
Cartoon depicts a large dancing coal pail as Uncle Sam tosses his hat next to President Roosevelt.
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1902-10-16
Cartoon depicts George F. Baer, representing the coal trust, as a giant bear trampling over the people and the miners as President Roosevelt stands against him.
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1902-10-14
Cartoon depicts President Roosevelt signing the coal strike settlement. He is crowned with laurel just like the statues of Washington and Lincoln in the background. A quote from the Foreign Press is included: The American people are clearly going to trust Roosevelt as they trusted Washington and Lincoln and their trust will not be misplaced.
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1902-10-19
President Roosevelt is pictured as a hunter hunched next to a large, dead animal labeled “The Coal Strike.”
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1902-10-15