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Daniel Keefe writes to President Roosevelt in his capacity as President of the International Longshoremen, Marine, and Transportworkers’ Association to say that he knows there has been a proposal to transfer the dredge in Philadelphia to the Lake Erie Ports. Keefe asks that Roosevelt not approve the proposal since it would hurt the Association’s interests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-26
The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal’s waterway develops horsepower sold at a reasonable price and removes sewage. Whereas, in Buffalo, New York, sewage from the Niagara front pollutes Lake Erie and the Niagara River. The Erie and Ontario Sanitary Canal Company proposes building a waterway similar to Chicago. Millard F. Bowen, President of the Company, further discusses plans for the canal and its benefits. The final page includes a diagram of the proposed waterway.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-27
Secretary of War Taft writes to President Roosevelt about the Lake Erie dredge, noting that the question has come up before and that the law requires the use of the dredge on Lake Erie but that it should not be used on Lake Michigan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-30
Charles T. Raymond, on behalf of the Lockport Manufacturers’ Association, recommends George Clinton for appointment to the international commission on lake levels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-22
The Lockport Business Men’s Association recommends George Clinton for appointment to the international commission on lake levels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-24