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Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed hearing from John A. Ryan and reading his book. He was not able to visit with Professor John R. Commons while in Wisconsin but will try to contact him soon. While he wants a minimum wage established by law, he is uncertain about the practicalities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-18
As requested by Assemblyman Erich C. Stern, John R. Commons sends Theodore Roosevelt a brief and copy of the Wisconsin minimum wage bill. He regrets being unable to meet Roosevelt during his visit to Madison, Wisconsin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-25
John A. Ryan thanks Theodore Roosevelt for mentioning his work “A Living Wage” in a recent article in The Outlook. A minimum wage bill is currently under consideration in the Wisconsin legislature.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-12
Frank H. Howe hopes to participate in an upcoming debate between Oklahoma University and Missouri University on the topic of whether the adoption of a minimum wage for “the sweated industries” would be advisable. Howe asks for Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion on the matter, as well as for several pieces of related information that he hopes Roosevelt might be able to provide.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-23
A city sidewalk is crowded with women who are denied entry to upscale shops. An old woman labeled “Necessity” creates a maelstrom that drives many of the women to seek shelter where they can, which happens to be a brightly illuminated building topped with a “$” where the Devil is sitting, waiting for them. Caption: It is not inclination, but necessity, that drives the underpaid shop-girl to the Devil.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912-12-11