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Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the kind words about his action toward the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. Roosevelt hopes to visit Clarence Howards’ steel plant. Roosevelt is carefully considering Howards’ suggestions on the article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-24
President Roosevelt introduces Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte to James R. Sheffield, who wants to speak with Bonaparte on a matter connected with some contracts for hardened steel armor for ships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-12
Lloyd Carpenter Griscom encloses two copies and translations of a new project which has been introduced into the Chamber of Deputies by Deputy Bernardino to establish a compensating tariff. Griscom thinks the project is of particular interest to the United States because the country would enjoy a 20 percent preferential reduction on merchandise entering Brazil. Griscom is undecided about whether to continue to press Jose Paranhos, Baron of Rio Branco, for a reduction on a list of specified articles or to urge the passage of the Bernardino act, which he doubts will become law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-29
A runaway pig labeled “The Tariff Issue” drags Joseph Gurney Cannon behind it. They are being chased by John Dalzell, Nelson W. Aldrich, Sereno Elisha Payne, and J. S. Sherman. An overturned cart labeled “Steel Trust” has spilled its contents of steel railroad rails. Andrew Carnegie, wearing a kilt, stands next to the cart waving his hat and gesturing to the congressmen. In the background is a large crowd, some in pursuit, and the U.S. Capitol.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1909-01-13