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President Roosevelt explains to Paul Morton that E. P. Ripley’s accusations regarding his “assault on the railroads” are untrue. Roosevelt has done nothing to intentionally turn public opinion against the railroads, and the prosecution of the Standard Oil Company is warranted. He asks Morton which specific act Ripley takes issue with.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-02
President Roosevelt was largely satisfied by Comptroller of the Currency Ridgley’s explanation of his actions, agreeing that it is important to exercise discretion to not disturb business interests too much. He suggests, however, that it would be worth chastising some of the institutions that have behaved similarly to John R. Walsh, as a lesson to the to the business community. (Walsh had been indicted earlier in 1906 as president of the Chicago National Bank for violation of banking laws and misappropriation of funds.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-28
President Roosevelt was so interested in Ambassador Reid’s recent letter to his wife Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt that he feels compelled to write Reid himself. He responds to a number of stories Reid told in his letter, and reflects at length upon the duties and responsibilities of rich officials verses poorer ones. Roosevelt believes that each man should live and entertain and conduct himself in “such a position as he has been accustomed to live.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-13
President Roosevelt responds to criticisms that the current financial crisis was caused by his economic policies. Roosevelt argues that he does not believe that his policies have contributed to the crisis, but even if they had he would still stand by them. The policies were created to enforce a “golden rule in business” by preventing unscrupulous wealth acquisition and ensuring that those with wealth use it ethically, which will in the long term create a stronger nation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-23
Sheet music for “Standard Oil,” a song about John D. Rockefeller and his history with Standard Oil. One verse mentions President Roosevelt and his efforts to break up the company. Cover is red, white, and black with a can of oil, a sign “J.D.R.,” and Uncle Sam. At the top of the cover, the sheet music is “dedicated to Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis.”
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1907
President Roosevelt denounces the “representatives of predatory wealth” and congratulates Attorney General Bonaparte and the Department of Justice for enforcing the law against the wealthiest corporations and the most powerful individuals “as resolutely and fearlessly as against the humblest citizen.”
1908-01-02
President Roosevelt believes Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton was unfairly attacked and wishes him well. Roosevelt looks forward to discussing the Russian-Japanese situation with Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
1905-06-25
George E. Green complains about his treatment, and the treatment of his business associates, during the ongoing postal service investigation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-13
Charles E. W. Smith commends President Roosevelt protecting the interests of the common man during the Anthracite Coal Strike and suggests that a commission be appointed to investigate the strike.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-10