Your TR Source
Grenville Mellen Dodge urges President Roosevelt to take action relative to the banking and finance question. He urges support for greater liquidity and argues that the Aldrich bill is insufficient and does not provide anything that the Secretary of the Treasury does not already have the authority to provide.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-06
Newspaper article denying that Governor Cummins met with President Roosevelt to discuss incorporating the “Iowa idea” for tariff reform into the platform at the Republican National Convention. The original report came from a newspaper in Sioux City, Iowa. The Iowa idea is unlikely to even be part of the Iowa Republican platform as the state party will attempt to have a platform in accordance with the national platform.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-11
Representative Jenkins suggests a special session of Congress to repeal all tariff duties on coal and declare the necessity of exercising the power of eminent domain regarding coal. Jenkins believes these actions would be constitutional and quotes several authorities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-16
Summary of press reactions to the battle over the “Iowa idea” for Tariff reform within the Iowa Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-02
Walter Wellman presents arguments and statistics in favor of tariff revision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-14
James H. Eckels supports a revision of tariff schedules before any reciprocity measures, is opposed to ship building subsidies, and believes that capital and industry can be regulated by state authorities. Eckels has faith in President Roosevelt and his administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-09
Magazine article praising the late William McKinley for his agricultural policies, particularly those protecting the domestic sugar industry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14