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Baker, Francis E. (Francis Elisha), 1860-1924

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mark Sullivan

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mark Sullivan

President Roosevelt describes to Mark Sullivan the considerations that have gone into his selections for federal judgeships. Roosevelt reviews his appointments in detail, noting that some were made at the request of the local organization and some against their wishes. The goal in each case was to appoint someone “of the high character, the good sense, the trained legal ability, and the necessary broad-mindedness of spirit…essential to a good judge.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert J. Beveridge

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert J. Beveridge

Although he still holds Circuit Court Judge Francis E. Baker in high regard, President Roosevelt tells Senator Beveridge that Baker’s conduct did indeed break the law, and an investigation was warranted. While payments were not made directly to Baker, Roosevelt says Baker used his position as a representative of the law to solicit campaign funds from three small clerks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The limits of injunctions in labor disputes defined by the U. S. Court of Appeals in Chicago

The limits of injunctions in labor disputes defined by the U. S. Court of Appeals in Chicago

The report outlines the limits of injunctions in a decision handed down by the United States 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. The decision was made in a case between the Iron Molders’ Union of North America and the Allis-Chalmers Company. On the advice of then-Secretary of War William H. Taft, the Union appealed and limits were placed on the injunctions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-16

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Russell B. Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Russell B. Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt

Russell B. Harrison suggests that President Roosevelt delay the retirement of Judge Francis E. Baker until after the 1904 convention for political reasons. There are political factions who have their candidates, and for Roosevelt to appoint someone before the convention might hurt his nomination bid in Indiana. Baker was not altogether ready to retire, and he indicated to Harrison that he would be willing to continue in his position until after the convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-27

Creator(s)

Harrison, Russell B. (Russell Benjamin), 1854-1936