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President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit upon his return to the White House from his western hunting trip. Roosevelt played tennis with Herbert Knox Smith and presented Archie with the new dog, Skip. He adds that he had a great time in Chicago with the labor union men but he may have to send federal troops to the city.
1905-05-14
Referring to the item he encloses, President Roosevelt remarks to Senator Lodge that the six employees who were dismissed were all union members.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-12
C. Grant La Farge writes to William Loeb about several issues related to the remodeling of Sagamore Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-06
C. Grant La Farge updates William Loeb on what he has learned about the possibility of employees working at Sagamore Hill going on strike. The concern was with non-union employees who worked for a different firm doing mill work for the Roosevelt contract. La Farge thinks the situation may be resolved if the non-union employees agree to join the union.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-17
C. Grant La Farge returns a letter to William Loeb. The letter discussed concerns about a possible strike by union employees who were working at Sagamore Hill. La Farge is unaware of any concerns, and he asks for more definite information from the person who expressed concern.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-15
Prompted by an article in the April 5, 1904, San Francisco Examiner, Joseph Wood, Financial Secretary of the Bartenders’ International League of America, writes to President Roosevelt to confirm that he is a friend of organized labor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-06