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Harold Baer says that his uncle George F. Baer, president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, is one of the largest contributors to the campaign fund of Alton B. Parker. Due to George Baer’s reputation, this can be printed to good effect.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-03
Governor Crane, in response to George B. Cortelyou’s request for information on whether Stephen B. Whiting would be a good candidate to be a part of the Anthacite Coal Strike Commission, opines that while Whiting is considered a man of high repute and ability, he is on friendly terms with the railroads and may not be an impartial judge. Crane thinks, therefore, that Whiting does not fill the requirements of the position. He sends President Roosevelt his congratulations on “his great success.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-14