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President Roosevelt believes that the naval maneuvers are essential even if the coal supply is limited and expensive. Stopping the maneuvers could demoralize the navy and have a “bad effect upon the foreign powers.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-27
At the suggestion of Senator Dixon, Senator Bristow provides his views on the parcel post, income tax, inheritance tax, and Mississippi River improvements. He adds a suggestion that railroads could be built to the Alaskan coal fields to supply coal to the western United States and the Navy’s Pacific fleet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-30
The Anthracite Coal Strike has reached the crisis point and William F. King predicts bloodshed if the strike continues. He asks President Roosevelt to meet with Mr. Corwine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-08
Representative Jenkins suggests a special session of Congress to repeal all tariff duties on coal and declare the necessity of exercising the power of eminent domain regarding coal. Jenkins believes these actions would be constitutional and quotes several authorities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-16
The Anthracite Coal Conference that was held in Detroit, Michigan, calls for an end to the Anthracite Coal Strike through government intervention, prosecution of the coal operators, and special legislation to temporarily operate the mines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-09
Charles E. W. Smith would like J. Pierpont Morgan to use his influence to convince the coal operators to accept John Mitchell’s offer for the common good of the people and nation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-09
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
Stuyvesant Fish encloses September coal statistics for the Illinois Central Railroad Company. The Anthracite Coal Strike has allowed bituminous coal operators near the anthracite coal fields to gain market share in the region, this has impacted shipments on the Illinois Central.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06