Your TR Source
Many managers of trusts and mergers have been meeting privately with President Roosevelt in light of the administration’s increased prosecutions of trusts in violation of the Sherman Act. It is uncertain exactly what is discussed in their meetings, but most meetings have proven beneficial for the managers and their businesses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-08
President Roosevelt confides in Postmaster General George von Lengerke Meyer the reason for Henry Clay Frick’s dissatisfaction, information he learned from Frank B. Kellogg. Frick had requested that Kellogg postpone the trial on the Edward Henry Harriman suit and was “greatly irritated” when Kellogg said that not only was such a postponement impossible but it was also improper for Frick to make the request. Kellogg feels certain that Frick planned to use the time for dealings on the stock market.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1908-07-02
President Roosevelt asks Postmaster General Meyer if he may show Meyer’s letter to Secretary of War William H. Taft and/or the Republican National Committee Chairman when Taft is nominated. Roosevelt expresses surprise at the appointment suggestions made by Henry Clay Frick and explains that though he has given consideration to Frick, Andrew Carnegie, and Elbert H. Gary, he has always acted on his own judgment.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1908-07-01
Attorney General Knox reports on the political climate in Florida. He asks that the State Department cable the minister in Cuba concerning a visit by industrialist Henry Clay Frick.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-23
Scrapbook containing an array of newspaper clippings of articles and photographs relating to the 1912 presidential campaign of Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1912
Philander C. Knox invites President Roosevelt to lunch at his home. Henry Clay Frick will be attending.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-15
Attorney General Knox has received a telegram from Henry Clay Frick stating that Adelaide Howard Childs Frick’s illness will prevent him from leaving home. As such, Knox recalls his invitation for tomorrow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-19