Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921

Letter from Boies Penrose to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Penrose writes to President Roosevelt that he had a “satisfactory” talk in Philadelphia with the President of United Mine Workers, John Mitchell. Mitchell’s organization is friendly to Roosevelt, has not been “disturbed over the Gompers assault,” and Penrose feels that the United Mine Workers are in a “pretty fair frame of mind.” Penrose notes that he plans to see Mitchell again to better understand the situation with Speaker Joseph Gurney Cannon’s district and other districts throughout the country. Penrose also tells Roosevelt that he is in accord with Senator Philander C. Knox, who will be seeing Roosevelt in a few days, and who would like to discuss Roosevelt’s speech in Harrisburg.

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1906-09-19

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt that his wife Helen would like to see him before he makes his final decision about whether to appoint Taft to the Supreme Court. In advance of a meeting between them, Taft reviews for Roosevelt both of their positions on the matter. Taft aspires to a judicial position and would like to one day be Chief Justice, although he is reluctant to leave his current position as Secretary of War. However, if Roosevelt believes that putting him on the Supreme Court better serves the public, Taft will accept. Helen “feels deeply on the subject” and Taft asks Roosevelt to “bear with her in any exaggerated ideas” and ambitions she may have for him.

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1906-03-14

Letter from James A. Finch to Theodore Roosevelt

James A. Finch writes to President Roosevelt by direction of Senator Philander C. Knox to send the enclosed memorandum of provisions in State Statutes wherein the right of appeal or review of the action of State Railroad Commissions is expressly provided.

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1906-02-19

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft writes to President Roosevelt regarding a telephone conference with Senator Kittredge concerning the examination of Poultney Bigelow. Taft offers to speak to Senator Knox as well.

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1906-01-15

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Theodore Roosevelt

Postmaster General Cortelyou sends President Roosevelt a letter from the Grand Master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, John J. Hannahan, about a possible position for A. P. Kelly. Cortelyou draws Roosevelt’s attention to the last paragraph of Hannahan’s letter.

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1905-11-20

Letter from John Revelstoke Rathom to Theodore Roosevelt

John Revelstoke Rathom responds to President Roosevelt’s recent request for a statement regarding the sentiments “for and against the making of railroad rates through Governmental agency.” Rathom acknowledges his own stance in favor of the railroads but assures Roosevelt that the words presented are a true statement in regard to “a side of this great subject that I do not believe has yet been adequately presented.” Rathom highlights the circumstances surrounding the “Bacon Convention” in Chicago led by E. P. Bacon in showing that the business community, although not necessarily friends of the railroads, are largely against the principle of governmental regulation.

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1905-11-14

Speech delivered by William H. Taft

Secretary of War Taft discusses the “misuse and abuse” that has led to the concentration of capital “in the hands of the comparatively few,” and the demand of the public for legislation to restrain, regulate, and supervise “the exercise of the mighty means of good and evil which organized capital has proven to be.” Taft stresses, however, it is important to keep in mind that wealth used as capital for the production of goods and services is essential to the life and comfort of the people, and without it, the country would not have prospered. Taft provides a history of government involvement in regulating “organized capital” through legislation and discusses present efforts to expand the rights of laborers.

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1906-08-29

Telephone message from Philander C. Knox

Senator Philander C. Knox is planning to make a statement on the importance of voting the Republican ticket in Pennsylvania, and he would like permission from President Roosevelt to include a statement about Roosevelt’s thoughts on the topic.

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1905-09-28

Letter from William H. Moody to Benjamin F. Barnes

Attorney General Moody has received the letter about the case of Schwarzschild & Sulzberger and will talk to former Attorney General Philander C. Knox if presented with the opportunity. The firm was a part of a major anti-trust case against the meat packing industry, in which they were found guilty of entering into illegal rebating agreements with railroads.

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1905-07-28

Violations of law

An article in The Press lists President Roosevelt’s Cabinet as violators of the law and how they should be dismissed from their positions. This dismissal is based on the Conrad-Bonaparte report which states it is a violation of the law for “laborers” to do clerical work. The article states every department in Washington employs laborers to do clerical work, so the Cabinet should be dismissed. The writer also discusses how the attorneys Conrad and Bonaparte are breaking the law about office rental and should also be dismissed.

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1904-03-14

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Moody writes to President Roosevelt regarding funding sources for American Indian Day and industrial schools. Members of Congress declared that public money could not be used to fund sectarian schools, but the Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock can use certain money for American Indians held in trust in any way he saw fit, including assistance to sectarian schools.

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1905-02-02

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Theodore Roosevelt

George B. Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, tells President Roosevelt that following a discussion of the matter with Elihu Root, he believes it would be fine for Roosevelt to issue the statement he outlined in his recent letter after making the suggested changes. Senator Philander C. Knox, on the other hand, advises against making the statement, so Cortelyou will discuss the matter further with Root. Root will give a speech attacking Democratic presidential candidate Alton B. Parker regarding his recent speeches. Reports from across the United States seem to be in Roosevelt’s favor.

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1904-11-03

Letter from Henry W. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry W. Taft writes to President Roosevelt agreeing with Roosevelt’s request that Taft take the lead in Republican responses to the Constitutional Club. Taft remarks that they have published only one piece, but that he will respond whenever they write more.

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1904-10-04

Letter from Henry W. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry W. Taft writes to President Roosevelt to forward a statement he prepared on “the common law matter” raised by Chief Judge Parker’s Democratic nomination acceptance letter. Taft asks for Roosevelt’s opinion on whether he thinks Taft should make the statement public, and if so, how he should go about it.

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1904-09-30

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Theodore Roosevelt

George B. Cortelyou has spoken to the representatives of the Manufacturers’ Club in Philadelphia about the speech that Senator Knox is to deliver there. Cortelyou believes that Knox should deliver the rest of his speeches in New York and plans to talk to Cornelius N. Bliss about arrangements.

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1904-07-21

Letter from William H. Moody to William Loeb

Attorney General Moody shares with William Loeb his response to Senator Kearns in regards to Mr. Lippman proposing to work for the Salt Lake Tribune while also being employed by the attorney general’s office. Moody does not think it is a problem according to civil service rules and a statement by former Attorney General Knox as long as Lippman does not engage prominently in political matters.

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1904-07-07

Letter from Charles C. Long to William Loeb

Charles C. Long sends a memo from Attorney General Knox to William Loeb regarding William Halpin’s request to increase naturalization facilities in New York.

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1904-06-22

Letter from Eugene Hale to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hale writes to President Roosevelt about the appointment of a new Secretary of the Navy, as William H. Moody leaves that position to become Attorney General, replacing Philander C. Knox. Hale believes the best thing for the naval service would be to promote Charles Hial Darling, Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He does not like the idea of seeing someone entirely new at the head of one of the most important departments.

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1904-06-18

Letter from H. O. Weaver to Benjamin F. Barnes

On behalf of Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou, H. O. Weaver acknowledges receipt of the letter and enclosures. Cortelyou suggested President Roosevelt discuss the matter with Attorney General Knox.

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1904-06-17

Letter from Elon Rouse Brown to Theodore Roosevelt

New York State Senator Brown praises President Roosevelt for the job he has done as President. Specifically he mentions the appointment of Attorney General Knox to a seat in the Senate and the speeches Roosevelt recently gave in the Pacific.

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1904-06-11