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Frank Harper explains to Mrs. Johnston that Theodore Roosevelt made prior arrangements for his visit to Birmingham, Alabama. Harper suggests Mrs. Johnston contact the Child Labor people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-02
President Roosevelt has just signed a bill that will allow for an investigation and report on women and children workers in the United States. He tells James A. Tawney, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, that he does not think the amount of $150,000 recommended by Secretary of Commerce and Labor Oscar S. Straus is enough money to carry out an adequate investigation, and feels an amount double this should be appropriated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-29
President Roosevelt tells Senator Allison that he has just signed a bill that authorizes the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to investigate the welfare of women and child workers in the United States. However he feels that double the amount suggested would be needed to conduct a substantial investigation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-29
President Roosevelt thanks August Belmont for his letter and plans to share it with Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes. As Belmont suggests, Roosevelt will advocate for the tenement house, child labor, and sweatshops laws in New York state, ensuring Hughes will “enforce them up to the letter.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-01
President Roosevelt asks Jacob A. Riis for “any scheme or outline” he might recommend for legislation regarding “tenant houses, children, sweat shops and the like,” which Roosevelt would like to propose in his message to Congress. Roosevelt would like to make Washington, D.C., a model city.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-08