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An unruly infant labeled “Arbitration” cries, sitting in a high chair. Oscar S. Straus, as a nurse, is measuring out a spoonful of “Anti-Strike Tonic,” and a puzzled “Dr. Hanna” is standing behind the child. Caption: The child of the labor question worries its nurses.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-05-28
President Roosevelt praises Judge George Gray’s work on the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission and agrees with his opinion on the composition of the arbitration conciliation committees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-31
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Ambassador Bryce about an article Roosevelt wrote for The Outlook. The article dealt with the arbitration treaty between the nations and the work going into it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-19
Volney W. Foster proposes an amendment to the law governing appeals to the National Board of Arbitration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-21
Charles Henry Butler wants to bring to President Roosevelt’s attention a 1796 treaty with Tripoli, the text of which is enclosed. Butler discusses the differences between the arbitration done by the United States then and now.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-12
Celebratory music written for President Roosevelt’s successful negotiations to end the Russo-Japanese War. The song is dedicated to Roosevelt, which is noted at the top of page three.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1905
President Roosevelt has emerged from the Anthracite Coal Strike with the confidence of the people and the respect of businessmen. He can clearly get things done.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
President Roosevelt believes that it is incorrect to call the proposed tribunal an arbitration, noting that he will not sanction an arbitration and has not done so in the past. He would be willing to meet with Frederick William Holls and Andrew Shaw together or separately at any time.
1903-02-03
The Anthracite Coal Strike Commission needs to lay a “broad and durable” foundation for the reconstruction of the anthracite industry. Arbitration will bring the strike to an end but a major concern is now the protection of miners that continued to work outside of the strike. Employees that remained loyal are at the mercies of local sentiment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-17