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A memorandum describing a telephone conversation between President Roosevelt and Representative Jenkins. Representative Jenkins wishes to know Roosevelt’s wishes regarding the bill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-14
President Roosevelt would like to meet with John James Jenkins and Joseph Cannon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-11
Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on several matters, including lawsuits regarding railroads and shipping regulations. In particular, Gardiner Lathrop of the Santa Fe Railroad would like to speak with Roosevelt about a rebate case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-08
Assistant Secretary of State Bacon advises President Roosevelt that it may be wise to notify John James Jenkins, Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary, that Roosevelt expects an opinion from Secretary of State Elihu Root regarding the charges against Judge Lebbus R. Wilfley, and that he will provide it to the committee once he has it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-25
The committee of Representative Jenkins has adjourned for the session. The anti-immigration bill and the Hearst coal resolution will not be reported. Jenkins wants President Roosevelt to know that he voted with the Democratic members of the committee on the Williams resolution in order to control the resolution on the floor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-22
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
Attorney General Philander C. Knox reports that the bill he prepared at the request of John James Jenkins has gone to the House. Knox does not believe the President should continue to consider the man he mentioned for the judgeship, probably referring to an opening on the United States Supreme Court. The justice Knox consulted now strongly inclines to the Canton man.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Representative Jenkins offered to discuss the trust bill with President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-09
Representative Jenkins suggests a special session of Congress to repeal all tariff duties on coal and declare the necessity of exercising the power of eminent domain regarding coal. Jenkins believes these actions would be constitutional and quotes several authorities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-16
Partial newspaper article stating the views of Representative Jenkins regarding the new Department of Commerce and Labor. Jenkins believes that the department’s operations will be problematic, unnecessarily interfere with business, and be frequently challenged in court. He does not believe that the federal government should interfere with commerce between states.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-13
Text of a proposed amendment to the Constitution presented by Representative John James Jenkins to give Congress the power to regulate commerce, with a supporting speech by Jenkins.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-19