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Attorney General Knox will file a petition next week against the merger of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railway companies and the organization of the Northern Securities Company.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Petition from the United States government laying out an antitrust case against the Northern Securities Company.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
President Roosevelt writes to Arthur William Merrifield to explain that he regretfully can not intervene with the development of the Great Northern Railway as it is not a land-grant railway, but is constructed under the March 1875 act.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-28
Thomas J. Atwood sends President Roosevelt a bushel of apples for Thanksgiving. Atwood has always had a tradition of sending fruit to his friends and neighbors this time of year, and while Roosevelt is not his neighbor, Atwood believes that Roosevelt’s actions as president have made him a friend of the people. Also included is a receipt for the apples’ transportation via the Great Northern Express Company.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-23
Secretary of War Taft agrees with President Roosevelt that it is wise to send Charles Edward Magoon to the Philippines, but also that the last thing the Roosevelt administration can afford to do is to let Theodore P. Shonts and John F. Stevens, both involved with the engineering and construction of the Panama Canal, to control relations with the Panamanians. They need a Minister who can prevent trouble in that area, especially in regard to labor organization. Taft informs Roosevelt that he has written to Shonts and asked for a statement concerning the character and history of Walston Brown.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-18
Louis Warren Hill writes on behalf of his father that the Great Northern Steamship Company and Great Northern and Burlington Railways will be pleased to host Alice Roosevelt for her return.
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1905-09-29
William H. Moody informs President Roosevelt that he has received a message from U.S. Attorney Rourke indicating that the Great Northern Railroad is reporting violence and resistance in North Dakota. Railroad employees in North Dakota are being threatened with mob violence and locals refuse to offer food or shelter. Rourke requests U.S. deputy marshals to prevent disturbances.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-16
Due to the railroad strike, unknown people, probably strike sympathizers, are interrupting transmissions of messages.
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1905-08-07
United States Attorney Avery says that the telegraph operator strike in Washington will likely fail. Almost all lines are now open except small stations that do not have an operator.
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1905-08-08
Acting Secretary of the Interior Thomas Ryan replies to President Roosevelt’s letter asking whether the Department of the Interior needs to be notified if the Great Northern Railway changes its line of route in western Montana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-28
Arthur William Merrifield, a friend of President Roosevelt from his days in North Dakota, writes about family matters and the opening of the Flathead Indian Reservation. Merrifield describes how the impending move of the Great Northern Railroad away from his ranch is affecting him personally and mentions James J. Hill and William Randolph Hearst.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-21
D. P. Sanderson’s business card. Sanderson is an agent with the Great Northern Railway.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
An article discussing the shortcomings of Theodore Roosevelt and how he lacks the ability to be an honest representation of the people. Henry Loomis Nelson discusses Roosevelt’s shortcomings as well as those who support him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-04