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Representative Jenkins believes that the public will not tolerate a delay by Congress in investigating the Anthracite Coal Strike.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-08
Charles E. W. Smith suggests that a commission of men familiar with the actual mining of anthracite coal be created to investigate the Anthracite Coal Strike and inform the public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-10
William F. King suggests that the coal operators remove their limitations on the appointment of members to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. This would give President Roosevelt more leeway and possibly shift public opinion away from John Mitchell and the striking miners.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-15
Jacob A. Riis understands the position of the miners and believes that rumors of violence have been exaggerated. He thinks that the common people want President Roosevelt to find a solution to the coal crisis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-11
Otto Gresham reports that public sentiment in Chicago supports President Roosevelt’s efforts to settle the Anthracite Coal Strike.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-02