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President Roosevelt writes to Secretary Bonaparte regarding railroad tycoon Charles. S. Mellen’s legal issues. The district courts of Massachusetts are examining the legality of Mellen’s lines, and Roosevelt is closely monitoring this issue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-09
Trust breaker John William Midgley writes to Secreatry Loeb in hopes of gaining access to President Roosevelt to speak to him about railroad trusts. Midgley explains his experience with the railroads.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-15
J. W. Midgley writes to President Roosevelt outlining Midgley’s attempt to bring down the meatpacking transportation trust. Midgley offers his services to President Roosevelt and also asks for a visit to the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-15
The author of this article questions the position of former Governor David R. Francis on trusts and combines. Francis gave a speech denouncing trusts and combines but, the writer notes, Francis has never denounced the St. Louis railroad trust. The author suggests that Francis is using his denunciation as a campaign device.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906