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Albion B. Turner encloses his article on corporation laws and worker conditions and asks for Theodore Roosevelt’s comments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
In accordance with the decision of the Civil Service Commission, William A. Miller will be reinstated at the Government Printing Office. President Roosevelt will withhold his final decision until the investigation of Miller’s second communication is complete. His initial impression is that Miller’s removal violated the law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-13
Theodore Roosevelt has openly advocated against discrimination towards employees belonging to unions and the Progressive Party platform supports the right for labor to organize.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-08
President Roosevelt congratulates Gilbert W. Dickson, President of the Detroit Federation of Labor, on the opening of the labor carnival. Roosevelt hopes that the conditions of labor in both Michigan and the rest of the country will continue to improve for all citizens.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-27
H. D. W. English thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his encouraging letter. He was considering stepping down from the Pittsburgh Civic Commission because of enemies’ attempts to reduce financial support and hinder the commission’s work. English describes the challenges to civic life Pittsburgh is experiencing in the face of industrial growth, including poor housing conditions and overwork. However, he says that thanks to Roosevelt and others’ advice and kind words, he will remain in his Civic Commission position to keep on fighting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-17
Charles H. Betts was glad to receive Theodore Roosevelt’s letter to him regarding a recent judicial decision, but finds himself unable to agree with Roosevelt’s ideas of judicial recall. Betts outlines his thoughts on the topic, and explains why he must disagree with Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-10
Daniel Edgar Sickles asks President Roosevelt to consider his views on labor and urges Roosevelt to make a statement supporting workers’ rights. Sickles discusses mob rule, claiming that there have been no mobs in New York since 1863 and mentioning the conditions in Georgia. Sickles notes that he is helping to prepare an address to veterans. Sickles encloses a published letter from 1896, noting that he believes “Bryanism is as much an issue now as it was then.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-18
Daniel Edgar Sickles encloses a letter he wrote to General Wilson about the coal strike. Sickles believes that President Roosevelt may find this letter useful if he plans to address workers’ rights and wages in his speech accepting the nomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-16
While President Roosevelt has said he will not run for another term, the Washington Herald recently argued that it was the people’s decision whether her should run, not his own. Roosevelt has absorbed many planks from the Democratic party while in office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-17
Four alternative statements regarding the rights of laborers to form organizations are offered. With various emphases, each statement recognizes the rights of labor to organize, provided the Constitution and laws are respected.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918
William F. King proposes a scheme to force the anthracite coal miners back to work by repealing the Miners’ License Act of Pennsylvania.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-08