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President Roosevelt appoints Marvin Hughitt as a Trustee of the Foundation of the Promotion of Industrial Peace, representing capital interests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-14
President Roosevelt believes it is good for the country that Senator Knox and Senator Winthrop Murray Crane are in the Senate because they can serve there for 20-30 years, unlike Roosevelt, who will only serve four in the White House. He encourages Knox to address carefully the problems of capital and labor to avoid dividing the country into two parties. The president wishes he could get in touch with labor people to whom Knox could speak and learn their real feelings. Absent a visit to labor people, Roosevelt encourages Knox to pay attention to both capital and labor to avoid a situation like the one in Colorado where Governor James Hamilton Peabody did not present the issue as restoring law and order but pitted capital against labor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-10
President Roosevelt does not understand how his refusal to sanction “the tyranny of capital over labor” could be contradicted by his refusal to allow labor to tyrannize. He highlights “a square deal for every man” and clarifies his stance on issues, particularly unions, for Ray Stannard Baker.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-27
“H. Giveaway Davis” holds a “Western Union telegram” that reads, “Democratic National Convention.” Meanwhile, President Roosevelt stands by a wall that reads, “sound finances—honesty in public service—courage to do right—protection to American labor—respect for the flag at home & abroad—fair play for capital and labor—punishment for every grafter.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-24
President Roosevelt stands in front of several pictures of himself, the “trusts,” and the Republican elephant with the title, “in the same frame & same game.” A picture of “Fairy Bank” is below. Roosevelt stands on the “Constitution” and “Declaration of Independence” and wears a “big stick” saber and “Baron Littauer’s brand” gloves. Two ultimatums are in his belt. To his left is his “letter of acceptance” that includes a number of statements, “signed — ‘we’ per ‘I.'”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-24
“Corporations” lies on the ground with a broken “organized capital” sword nearby as President Roosevelt stabs him with a “trust buster” sword. Caption: The Hero: “Take that, and that, villain!” Villain (aside): “Oh, Theodore, stop it, you’re tickling me so!”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-08
This document details how President Roosevelt would like the Nobel Peace Prize award money to be used. The money, totaling around $40,000, is to be used in the creation of an Industrial Peace Committee. The committee is to have representatives from labor and capital, addressing the concerns of each and bringing about industrial peace.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12