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President Charles William Eliot of Harvard writes that James H. Hyde is qualified to be the ambassador to France. Eliot congratulates President Roosevelt on the election results. He praises Roosevelt for his stand against monopolies. Eliot believes the federal government must “defend American society” by regulating trusts.
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1904-12-06
These draft resolutions of the Republican party in the state of Ohio endorse President Roosevelt’s administration. They describe his enforcement of Inter-State Commerce and Anti-Trust Laws, advancing the Panama Canal project, passing the Hepburn Act regulating railway rates and a bill on meat inspection, and his foreign policy. The resolutions urge Congress to pass a “stringent immigration law” to ensure that only the most industrious immigrants are allowed to enter the United States. They discuss the country’s industrial progress and condemn dishonest business practices. They close by reaffirming support of a protective tariff.
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1906
The New York Court of Appeals reverses the order of the Appellate Court and affirms that of the Special Term.
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1901-10
Edwin A. Van Valkenburg presents arguments against the Supreme Court’s decisions in the Standard Oil and Tobacco Trust cases.
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1911-06-21
William Dudley Foulke sends President Roosevelt several new clippings regarding the ways his enemies in Ohio and Indiana have been trying to discredit him, particularly allegations he has done nothing to limit political corruption in Cincinnati driven by George Barnsdale Cox and that his antitrust investigations are responsible for the current financial crisis. Foulke also offers his own suggestions as to how Roosevelt could best curb the power of monopolies.
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1907-11-14
Judson C. Clements, acting chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, reports to President Roosevelt the principal facts established in its investigation of the Union Pacific Railroad. Upon interviewing competitors of the Union Pacific Coal Company, “every dollar of whose stock is owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company,” the Commission finds that a monopoly on coal production and transport has been established in the area. Further, the Commission recommends remedial legislation as a result of its investigation.
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1906-10-13
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
President Roosevelt discusses “the trusts” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He discusses the control and regulation of trusts, including recent legislation. Speech has applause noted.
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1903-04-03
Grenville Mellen Dodge is pleased with the nomination of Colonel John A. Johnston as Brigadier General and supports President Roosevelt’s action in the Trust matters.
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1903-01-09
George Gunton is concerned about the Littlefield bill, but has been reassured that any “irrational features” relating to business bills will be removed before receiving President Roosevelt’s signature. Gunton appreciates Roosevelt’s stand on the trust question and points out that Attorney General Philander C. Knox has been consistent with Roosevelt in his discussion of trusts.
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1902-12-17
Transcription of Senator William B. Allison’s speech at the Iowa Republican convention. Allison covers a variety of topics, including the upcoming state election, William McKinley’s assassination, economic conditions, and several foreign affairs issues.
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1901-10-15