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President Roosevelt has received conflicting reports on the level of disorder created by the striking miners. Roosevelt appears primarily upset at the coal operators for their “gross blindness” and inability to understand their duty toward the public. Roosevelt will do everything within his power in the interest of the people.
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1902-10-13
President Roosevelt appreciates Joseph Bucklin Bishop’s editorial and believes that John Mitchell’s acceptance of the proposed Anthracite Coal Strike Commission will ensure its creation.
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1902-10-16
President Roosevelt wanted President Cleveland on the commission to investigate the Anthracite Coal Strike but to reach an agreement the wishes of the coal operators and miners had to be taken into account regarding the composition of the commission.
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1902-10-16
President Roosevelt would like Judge Gray to serve on the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-16
President Roosevelt gives Senator Hanna credit for his work towards the acceptance of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-16
President Roosevelt hopes that Edward W. Parker will be able to serve on the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-16
President Roosevelt hopes that Bishop Spalding will be able to serve on the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-16
President Roosevelt hopes that Thomas H. Watkins will be available to serve on the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-16
President Roosevelt would like to meet with General Wilson and is interested in having him serve on the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-16
President Roosevelt thanks Bishop Conaty for the letter and is glad that he approves the selection of Bishop Spalding as a member of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-17
President Roosevelt is pleased with the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike and would like a wilderness vacation after the election.
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1902-10-17
President Roosevelt is pleased that they “have put it through!” He is most likely referring to the agreement for an Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-17
President Roosevelt would like to use Dr. Shaw’s paragraph about the coal strike to persuade the operators that resumption of operations is vital. The operators do not understand that the system of ownership and management of the coal fields is on trial.
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1902-10-01
President Roosevelt is disheartened at his failure to reach an agreement between the coal operators and miners. Roosevelt is unsure of his next action but the operators’ “hopeless attitude” has increased his desire for government supervision or regulation. Roosevelt thought that John Mitchell’s arbitration proposition was reasonable but the operators would not come to an agreement.
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1902-10-03
President Roosevelt has spoken with the coal operators and miners, who will now be meeting together. Roosevelt agrees with Mayor Low’s telegram and letter regarding the coal strike and may make the telegram public in the future. Roosevelt disagrees with Chaplin’s thoughts on the coal strike set forth in the pamphlet and Attorney General Knox does not believe that the Sherman Act applies to the anthracite situation.
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1902-10-03
President Roosevelt’s concern continues to grow over the Anthracite Coal Strike. John Mitchell dominated the meeting between President Roosevelt, the coal operators, and representatives of the coal miners. Roosevelt found Mitchell’s proposition reasonable but the coal operators advocated for military intervention in the strike which Roosevelt found to be “amazing folly.” President Roosevelt continues to seek a peaceful solution and has offered Mitchell an investigatory commission if the miners will return to work.
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1902-10-05
President Roosevelt informs Grover Cleveland that his actions regarding the Anthracite Coal Strike have been influenced by Cleveland’s action during the Pullman Car Strike. Roosevelt currently plans to offer to create an investigatory commission if the miners will go back to work so that a solution can be agreed upon.
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1902-10-05
President Roosevelt has sent Commissioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright with a proposition to John Mitchell that if the miners will return to work a commission will be appointed to investigate the issues between the coal operators and miners. Roosevelt would like Senator Hanna to influence Mitchell’s acceptance of the proposition and if he accepts Roosevelt would like Hanna’s help selecting commission members.
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1902-10-05
President Roosevelt is distressed at the Anthracite Coal Strike and resulting “coal famine.” Roosevelt knows that he has nothing to do with the coal strike but the public expects some sort of action. The coal operators do not want any interference but Roosevelt believes that concessions will be necessary. Roosevelt would like to meet with Senator Hanna to discuss the issue or at least have Hanna send some suggestions.
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1902-09-27
President Roosevelt would like to meet with Senator Quay regarding the Anthracite Coal Strike. Roosevelt has also been informed by the Civil Service Commission that a circular to government employees with Quay’s signature may have violated a political assessment law. The circular should be withdrawn and Roosevelt would like Quay to meet with Mr. Garfield of the Civil Service Commission to work out the details.
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1902-09-27