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Letter from W. C. Brown to Theodore P. Shonts

Letter from W. C. Brown to Theodore P. Shonts

Railroad executive William C. Brown tells Chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission Theodore P. Shonts that he is happy Shonts will be coming to New York. He reminisces about a train trip taken with then vice-presidential candidate Theodore Roosevelt, and discusses the paths their careers have taken. Brown expresses his support for federal and state railroad regulations, but is concerned that poor public confidence surrounding abuses and corruption by railroad executives in the past, is impacting the financing of railroad improvements. Brown hopes President Roosevelt will “call attention to the fact that the railroads are an important and inseparable part of the wealth of this Nation.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-28

Creator(s)

Brown, W. C. (William Carlos), 1853-1924

Address of President at Quincy, Illinois, April 29, 1903

Address of President at Quincy, Illinois, April 29, 1903

President Roosevelt greets a crowd in Quincy, Illinois, and thanks them for their greeting. He also congratulates Illinois on its “abounding prosperity” and the need for the national legislature to address “the matter of the currency.” Roosevelt also remarks on the deeds of those who served in the Civil War and the character of American citizens.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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

Creator(s)

Unknown