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“And Roosevelt did it”

“And Roosevelt did it”

Ironically, George W. Perkins, partner of J. P. Morgan & Co., “is the only voice to speak a good word” for Theodore Roosevelt. In his recent speech, Perkins spoke for cooperation instead of competition and profit sharing between capital and labor. He expressed that efficiency stands “above all for open, honest, and square dealing.” Perkins added that while dictating this part, his stenographer commented, “and T. R. did it.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-04

The sugar trust still in trouble

The sugar trust still in trouble

The Outlook follows up on reporting on a lawsuit against individuals connected with the sugar trust, including Gustav E. Kissel. The defendants’ lawyers argue that the statute of limitations was up before they were charged with conspiracy, but the Supreme Court found that the statute of limitations did not apply. The Outlook corrects previous reporting in which it had implied that Kissel deliberately misled Adolph Segal in a conspiracy to gain control of the Pennsylvania Sugar Company. New evidence shows that this is not the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910

Railroads on trial

Railroads on trial

Using the various subsidiaries of a beef trust run by J. Ogden Armour, Ray Stannard Baker illustrates the ways in which large companies and trusts can manipulate and take advantage of railroads to gain advantageous shipping rates and contracts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-17

Letter from William B. Colver to Gifford Pinchot

Letter from William B. Colver to Gifford Pinchot

William B. Colver reviews his proposed program for Alaskan coal mines. In order to protect labor and prevent unfair competition, Colver wants government ownership of the coal mines, the rail transport to the coal mines, and of a fleet of Pacific colliers. He fears that private ownership in distant Alaska will allow private interests to corrupt and control the local administration leading to mismanagement and scandal detrimental to the public and the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-08

Letter from Samuel Chew to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Samuel Chew to Theodore Roosevelt

Samuel Chew asks Theodore Roosevelt, the champion of citizens’ rights against corporations, for help with his family’s situation. The railroad company plans to develop a line running directly by his family’s estate, where his mother and sickly aunt live. However, the line could easily deviate a quarter of a mile to open country. Chew discusses the railroad company’s questionable business practices and “stock watering.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-14

Letter from Thomas G. Bush to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas G. Bush to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas G. Bush praises President Roosevelt for his speeches on a recent tour of western and southern states, calling particular attention to a speech in Memphis. Bush also commiserates with Roosevelt on recent economic developments, saying he is not to blame for the recent downturn in the market. He is sorry that Roosevelt did not make a visit to Alabama on this trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-12

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Bucklin Bishop reports on the general feeling of the people he has recently met regarding a third term for President Roosevelt. In Falmouth, Massachusetts, there are many men of wealth touring the country, and they all support Roosevelt unequivocally. One Boston merchant said Roosevelt must run for another term because the people will have no one else, and that no one knows or cares about William H. Taft. A “retired Chicago millionaire” has been trying to convince his peers that Roosevelt stands “between them and destruction.” Bishop says that no president since George Washington has had such faith from the people. Bishop bids farewell to Roosevelt, as he is leaving soon for Panama, and tells the president not to forget him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-28

Drive the knife in up to the hilt

Drive the knife in up to the hilt

Political cartoon featuring President Roosevelt and Joseph L. Bristow wielding weapons, with Roosevelt’s knife labeled “Investigation,” against the wolves of post office graft, corrupt corporations, Panama Canal obstructionists, and evil trusts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-03