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Letter from Clifford Howard to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Clifford Howard to Theodore Roosevelt

Clifford Howard argues that attitude of labor organizations in regard to the the Charles H. Moyer, Big Bill Haywood, and George A. Pettibone murder trial is due to the Supreme Court’s practice of issuing divided opinions. Justice J. MicKenna’s dissenting opinion provides the basis for the claims labor agitators and anarchists make for interference.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-25

President Roosevelt and the courts

President Roosevelt and the courts

The article focuses on the decision of Supreme Court Judge Humphrey in relation to the pork packing industry. The New York World sides with President Roosevelt and feels laws are meant to be enforced. For those unhappy with Roosevelt’s dissent, the paper provides previous examples of United States presidents speaking out against prominent Supreme Court decisions such as the Dred Scott case or Marberry vs. Madison.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906