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President Roosevelt referred to Big Bill Haywood, Charles H. Moyer, and George A. Pettibone as “undesirable citizens,” not because of their alleged involvement in the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg, but because of their roles as labor leaders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907
President Roosevelt wants to ensure that the legal rights of William D. Haywood and Charles Moyer are safeguarded and that “exact justice” is done. It has been suggested that they were extradited from Colorado in an unlawful manner and Roosevelt would like the pertinent information from the District Attorneys of Colorado and Idaho. Political pressure from the socialist and labor press will be strong in favor of acquittal, regardless of their actual guilt or innocence. The goal of federal authorities must be to “further the cause of justice.”
1906-03-26
Charles Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, has offered to join the United Mine Workers of America by ceasing operations of western coal mines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-10
Colonel Crowder reports that Colorado state authorities can maintain control over the disturbances in the Cripple Creek district at their current level. If sympathetic strikes occur across the state, the federal government will likely need to intervene. Crowder reviews the history of the strike and summarizes the conditions during his inquiry. He includes several appendices with further information about the Cripple Creek Strike.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-14