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Representative Jenkins believes that the Anthracite Coal Strike is damaging the Republicans because the public associates the party with the wealthier part of society. He is confident that Congress has sufficient power to end the strike.
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1902-10-06
Representatives Babcock, Hull, and Overstreet caution President Roosevelt against recommending the creation of a tariff commission during an upcoming speech.
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1902-09-21
Senator Lodge is concerned with the rising price of coal in light of the strikes in Pennsylvania. he is worried that as the days get colder, the strike will lead to an uprising of the people in general because of coal prices. He asks if there is anything President Roosevelt can do to stop the crisis.
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1902-09-22
James R. Sheffield is opposed to a tariff reform at this time and suggests that President Roosevelt quote liberally from President McKinley’s Buffalo speech on tariffs. He hopes that the New York State convention will go on record in favor of Roosevelt’s renomination in 1904. Sheffield is considering running for the New York congressional district.
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1902-09-11
Documents and timeline of negotiations between the United States and Newfoundland for a treaty of reciprocity.
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1902-09-13
Jacob Gould Schurman sends enclosures relating to various political issues and a speech he has given.
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1902-08-08
Senator Hanna claims the lack of steel is due to high demand and that a revision of the tariff is currently impossible.
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1902-07-24
Senator McMillan’s constituents are distressed over high tariffs and McMillan wants the Republicans to make changes or they might have a political revolution on their hands.
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1902-07-12
John Carter Rose sends thanks for his reappointment and commends President Roosevelt on his speech.
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1902-05-31
John Carter Rose expresses concerns over the tariff issue creating problems within the Republican Party.
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1902-05-28
Kiliaen Van Rensselaer supports examining passengers’ baggage at the docks and believes that “rich people who travel abroad” should pay duties.
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1902-02-05
Senator Lodge discusses a proposed clause in a bill regarding trade with the Philippines. Lodge supports the clause, arguing that it gives preference to American ships and thereby encourages the construction of new ships.
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1902-01-27
The Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico requests that no action be taken to lessen the import duties on foreign sugar or tobacco, which will give Puerto Rican products a price advantage.
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1902-01-21
General Wood updates President Roosevelt on the situation in Cuba and believes that the elections were successful. If there is a change in the Philippines he would like the opportunity to “go at the situation” with a similar level of authority to his position in Cuba. Wood was pleased to hear that Colonel Bliss will be appointed a Brigadier General.
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1902-01-04
Jacob Saphier believes that many people in the diamond industry are not paying the proper custom duties on diamonds. He would like a meeting with Vice President Roosevelt to discuss the matter.
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1901
Freeman L. Dustman discusses the differing opinions among Ohio Republicans on to what extent their platform should endorse President Roosevelt’s administration. Dustman notes that there are some who want to endorse Senators Foraker and Dick, while others do not because of their opposition to the railway rate bill and the Philippine tariff bill. Dustman requests that the recipients of the letter send in a statement expressing their views on the matter, to be published in The Blade.
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1906-07-28
Wilbur Fisk Wakeman summarizes the interview he had with Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage in hopes of finding out why he is being removed from the office of appraiser. Wakeman details the numerous issues he resolved, but Gage insists that the matter is now in the hands of President Roosevelt.
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1901-11-25
Although the United States is the largest manufacturing and exporting nation in the world, Senator Hoar cautions that they should move forward cautiously in foreign affairs and business. He believes that the simplest course is legislation that includes provisions for individual countries that must be followed in order for the United States to comply.
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1901-11-18
Transcription of Senator William B. Allison’s speech at the Iowa Republican convention. Allison covers a variety of topics, including the upcoming state election, William McKinley’s assassination, economic conditions, and several foreign affairs issues.
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1901-10-15
Governor Wood reviews the general situation in Cuba and argues for changes in economic policy that will benefit the island. He believes that Cuba would be a valuable acquisition for the United States.
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1901-10-28