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Harrison Gray Otis believes that the labor question will feature prominently in the presidential campaign and argues that industrial freedom should be supported. Otis congratulates Secretary of the Navy Morton on his appointment to the cabinet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-27
President Roosevelt wants to ensure that the legal rights of William D. Haywood and Charles Moyer are safeguarded and that “exact justice” is done. It has been suggested that they were extradited from Colorado in an unlawful manner and Roosevelt would like the pertinent information from the District Attorneys of Colorado and Idaho. Political pressure from the socialist and labor press will be strong in favor of acquittal, regardless of their actual guilt or innocence. The goal of federal authorities must be to “further the cause of justice.”
1906-03-26
Harrison Loring compliments President Roosevelt on the “fair, firm stand” he took in the Miller case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-23