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Seth Low agrees to President Roosevelt’s arrangements to go over the plan with Secretary of Commerce and Labor Oscar S. Straus and John Mitchell. He was also impressed by a man he met named Thomas G. Bush from Alabama, and recommends him to be a trustee of Roosevelt’s fund.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-24
Theodore Roosevelt agrees the funds held by the Foundation for the Promotion of Industrial Peace are too small to be administered by a board of trustees. He would like the money returned and will only use it for philanthropic purposes. Roosevelt hopes Congress will act upon Seth Low’s suggestion as he hopes to distribute some of the funds this winter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-04
Edgar Chambless reminds Theodore Roosevelt that they previously talked about his idea for Roadtown, and he left a book about it at Roosevelt’s office. He would like Roosevelt’s comments and criticisms on the Roadtown Foundation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-17
Secretary of War Taft discusses charitable trusts in the Philippines for one college and three hospitals and the role various governmental entities and religious sects have played in the management of the trusts. Taft recommends retaining governmental control over one of the hospitals. Taft also recommends paying a claim for damages to church owned land and structures. Taft discusses the pros and cons to awarding additional funds to the Catholic Church for the damages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-27
President Roosevelt was elected a trustee at the annual meeting of the Peabody Education Fund.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-08