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Text of a speech by Felix Adler reflecting on the Anthracite Coal Strike and the threats to the nation the strike displayed. Adler suggests that “combinations of wealth and combinations of men” are threatening the sovereignty of the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-19
William Emlen Roosevelt is satisfied with the election results and approves of President Roosevelt’s handling of the trusts. However, he would like greater regulation of the “labor trust.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-05
William Randolph Hearst sends a copy of a petition that was submitted to Attorney General Philander C. Knox calling for the institution of anti-monopoly proceedings against several companies. Hearst believes he can prove that an illegal combination controls the nation’s anthracite coal supply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-04
William Randolph Hearst calls for the initiation of anti-monopoly proceedings against several companies involved in the anthracite coal industry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-04
Representative Jenkins believes that the Anthracite Coal Strike is damaging the Republicans because the public associates the party with the wealthier part of society. He is confident that Congress has sufficient power to end the strike.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06
Speaker Henderson is withdrawing from the Congressional election as his views on trusts and free trade could damage the Republican party. He believes that any Republican will be victorious in Iowa against the weak Democratic nominee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-17
Jacob Gould Schurman sends enclosures relating to various political issues and a speech he has given.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-08
John Clay Davies reports that the Republicans of New York support President Roosevelt as their nominee in the 1904 election. Davies also sends information regarding the Franchise Tax Act and the Ice Trust matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-31
James W. Tapp claims that the “Western People” are behind President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-31
Congressman Jenkins supports amending the Constitution in order to fight the trusts and would like to know President Roosevelt’s views.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-10
Congressman Jenkins is eager to meet with President Roosevelt and shares his major legislative concerns, among them battling the trusts and suppressing anarchy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-18
Americans will be generally pleased with the Pacific cable project which will only land on American possessions and primarily serve the United States government. However, there are issues with foreign companies controlling monopolies on cable service in the Philippines and along the Chinese coast.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-26
Dr. Magalhaes raises several questions to Dr. Pinilla regarding a treaty between Bolivia and Brazil, primarily to the extent of business concessions. He argues that the original treaty was mutually beneficial, but that a new monopoly would lead to the nomination of consular agents that the Brazilian government will not recognize.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-14
Elbridge Gerry Keith provides his opinion on trusts, reciprocity, and subsidies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-05
The creation of the Northern Securities Company is another step towards the consolidation of the nation’s railroad system. The new entity is almost a monopoly west of the Mississippi River. If railroad consolidation and organization continues the government will be in a perfect position to assume control.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-14