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Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Bucklin Bishop explains to President Roosevelt the circumstances of a court case involving W. Bourke Cockran’s refusal to pay George Alfred Lamb for legal services rendered as a result of a settlement from the Consolidated Gas Company. Bishop says that, although it was common belief that Cockran was involved in blackmail, the proof was not positive, and thus advises Roosevelt to leave Cockran alone.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-27

Extract of President Roosevelt’s Speech at Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Theodore Roosevelt describes his approach for handling the trusts. He does not want to limit the industry of the United States and corporations that may be benefiting the country. Roosevelt believes there should be an amendment to the Constitution that gives the federal government more power in dealing with corporations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09

They know the kind of decoys to use

Two men labeled “Political Boss” and “Public Service Corporation,” with shotguns, hide in tall reeds near decoys labeled “Respectable Candidates” trying to lure a flock of ducks or geese labeled “Votes.”

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1909-10-20