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President Roosevelt thanks Henry L. Burnett for the information about Postmaster Wilson and for the letter from Judge Thomas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-19
At center a group of six men, including John D. Rockefeller and E. B. Thomas, warm themselves by a stove labeled “Standard Oil.” At bottom left Andrew Carnegie burns “U.S. Steel Bonds” and Charles Schwab attempts to burn “Steel Common” stocks. On the right Chauncey Depew burns speeches. On the middle left a tramp rests against a haystack in the warm sun. On the right William Jennings Bryan generates hot air while speaking to a group of farmers. On the top left a family burns the furniture in a fireplace. On the right E. B. Thomas sits in front of a fireplace where a lump of “Radium” is warming the room.
Eben B. Thomas had risen from telegraph operator to the presidency of the Erie Railroad (and eventually the Lehigh Valley Railroad). He was very successful at consolidating rail lines and their efficiency, and maintaining labor harmony in an era of conflict. In his position he became a useful ally of J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Carnegie, especially in his geographic “domain” of central Pennsylvania, land of oil, coal, and steel mills.
Collection of responses from coal companies to the conference requested by John Mitchell and the United Mine Workers of America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Judge Burnett conveyed President Roosevelt’s request to discuss Brooklyn, New York, affairs to Judge Thomas. Burnett has made inquiries regarding Postmaster Nelson and has found that he has “fomented factions and party antagonisms.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-15