Townsend, Charles E. (Charles Elroy), 1856-1924

Part four of Hearings before the committee on interstate commerce starts part way through a hearing in which Mr. Martin answers questions from the senators regarding the dissolution of trusts and the consequences to stockholders. A statement of Andrew Jaritz begins on page 174 in which Jaritz presents his ideas and conclusions on the permanent and progressive habits of economic legislation and the need for economic principles. Jaritz suggests the government frame trusts within the context of the economy and work for the people to set reasonable prices and prevent waste by the producers and the consumers. The government could then profit from the savings and continue regulating and enforcing economic legislation by forming a new department of economic policy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-17

Creator(s)

United States. Congress. Committee on Interstate Commerce

This newspaper article includes a number of cartoons and photographs about “railroad rate legislation.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-07

Creator(s)

Unknown

Attorney General Moody confirms that Representative Hepburn’s actions in the amendment to the Interstate Commerce Law is in line with President Roosevelt’s desires, and gives a detailed reasoning for his conclusion. In a typed addendum, Roosevelt agrees with Moody’s conclusions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-18

Austin V. Cannon invites Theodore Roosevelt to deliver the annual address at the convention of the Commercial Law League of America. Cannon briefly mentions a history of the organization, those who have delivered the address in the past, and some of the prominent members of the organization.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-06

Creator(s)

Cannon, Austin V., 1869-1934

The writer discusses a recent gathering of Michigan republicans in Grand Rapids. At the luncheon, speakers discussed the dangers of re-nominating President William Howard Taft and praised the political methods of Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-07

Creator(s)

Unknown

An article in The American Review of Reviews reflects on the current political situation in Congress, especially lamenting that both houses are controlled by powerful cliques who work in their own interests, often at the expense of legislation that would benefit the people. In particular, tariffs and appropriations for the construction of battleships are discussed. The author also speculates about the outcomes of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions and the upcoming presidential campaign, as well as the necessity of a good man to run the Republican convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-21

Creator(s)

Unknown