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The Anthracite Coal Strike is ongoing because the executive fears the voting power of labor and the arbitration laws in Pennsylvania are weak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06
Text of Rev. Minot J. Savage’s speech, “The Ethics of the Coal Strike.”
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1902-10-06
Philip C. Garrett encloses a copy of a letter he sent to Governor William A. Stone regarding the Anthracite Coal Strike. He believes the strike can be concluded with strict enforcement of the law against intimidation of workers.
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1902-10-03
Argues that the continuation of the Anthracite Coal Strike is the fault of the operators for not agreeing to any concessions or submitting to arbitration while insisting on the unconditional surrender by the miners. The strike cannot be considered a simple business matter as lack of coal is creating widespread suffering. Coal is a necessity and should be treated as such, i.e. like food.
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1902-10-02
Approves of President Roosevelt bringing together the anthracite coal miners and operators for discussion. Roosevelt will not arbitrate or suggest terms, but provide for an environment and circumstances that will “call for kindly discussion and mutual concessions.”
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1902
Mayor Low encourages a settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike and believes that the welfare of the country demands the immediate resumption of anthracite coal mining.
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1902-10-02
Mayor Low encloses a telegram that he hopes will strengthen President Roosevelt’s hand in the Anthracite Coal Strike negotiations. Low believes that coal is a “necessity of life” and if an agreement cannot be reached then an agreement should be forced by Roosevelt.
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1902-10-02
J. H. Woodard forwards information that might be useful with regard to the present controversy in the anthracite coal region.
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1902-06-27
Mr. Simpson reports that union members in Huerfano County, Colorado, “have practically quit” and if a vote is cast the men will most likely vote to end the strike. The Republican supporters are ready to assist with the renomination and election of Governor James Hamilton Peabody.
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1904-08-12
Cartoon shows President Roosevelt riding a reindeer as Santa Claus sits atop a sleigh full of coal. Caption reads, “We’ll Make a Hit This Year, Santy.”
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1902-11-09
Cartoon shows President Roosevelt hunting two large bears labeled Trusts and Cuban Tariff. A dead bear labeled Coal Strike is off to the side, the Cuban Tariff bear is running away and the Trusts bear is standing in front of Roosevelt.
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1902-11-15
President Roosevelt is shown dragging out representatives of the coal miners and operators onto a board between two cliffs.
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1902-10-02
Uncle Sam speaks to a destitute miner’s family as President Roosevelt can be seen lecturing John Mitchell and mine operators through the window.
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1902-10-03
Cartoon shows a coal operator and miner being held face to face by giant hands belonging to President Roosevelt. The cartoon is regarding the presidential conference on the coal strike.
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1902-10-02
President Roosevelt watches as men representing the coal miners and operators walk out opposite doors. Uncle Sam stands behind Roosevelt. The cartoon is regarding the presidential conference on the coal strike.
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1902-10-04
President Roosevelt stands between John Mitchell and various coal operators. The cartoon is regarding the presidential conference on the coal strike.
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1902-10-05
President Roosevelt shakes his finger over a coal miner and coal operator. The cartoon is regarding the presidential conference on the coal strike. Caption: President Roosevelt – Stop a minute; let’s see what this row’s all about!
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1902-10-03
President Roosevelt runs away as an overloaded boat full of misery, representing his peace conference between coal miners and operators, breaks apart. Caption: What is the next step to avert the calamity?
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1902-10-04
Cartoon depicts President Roosevelt pouring in oil of mediation to the turbulent waters of the coal strikers and operators. Item is regarding the presidential conference on the coal strike. Label: Strike Passion.
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1902-10-06
Cartoon depicts President Roosevelt signing the coal strike settlement. He is crowned with laurel just like the statues of Washington and Lincoln in the background. A quote from the Foreign Press is included: The American people are clearly going to trust Roosevelt as they trusted Washington and Lincoln and their trust will not be misplaced.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-19