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Theodore Roosevelt thanks William Flinn for sending him a copy of Flinn’s letter to George L. Record. Roosevelt believes Record’s idea of confiscating railroad lands is immoral and would send the United States into a depression.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-06
President Roosevelt thanks Governor Hoggatt for his report concerning the rail road. Hoggatt believes that government should withhold aid for new rail lines until current lines are complete. Roosevelt also asks if Hoggatt would meet with Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson about agriculture possibilities in Alaska.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-02
A newspaper article detailing the needs of the American railroad system in its “hour of trial by public criticism.” The list of needs includes fuel, cars, trackage, money, and mercy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907
Henry Lee Higginson offers President Roosevelt his opinions and critiques about current economic policies in the United States, especially pertaining to the Treasury Department and to railroads. Higginson believes the Treasury should circulate more money and is against the policy of holding it out of circulation. He also believes that railroad owners and investors should be able to reap the benefits of the risks they take in investing in railroad stock.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-24
Secretary of War Taft explains why the Democratic Party platform regarding the railroad situation in the Philippines is misguided, and decries Alton B. Parker’s telegram wherein he came out in support of the gold standard at the St. Louis Democratic Party convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-16