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Says Roosevelt and Wall Street made a bargain

Says Roosevelt and Wall Street made a bargain

Wharton Barker, during recent testimony in front of the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce, alleged that he had been told that financiers supported Theodore Roosevelt in the 1904 election because he had made a bargain on the railroad question. Barker additionally alleged that Roosevelt was made aware of the impending 1907 financial crisis, but did not act to save the country. Senators present at the meeting were skeptical of Barker’s claims.

Comments and Context

The “railroad question” refers to the antitrust discussion surrounding the monopolistic railroad corporations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Letter from Andrew Jaritz to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Andrew Jaritz to Theodore Roosevelt

Andrew Jaritz sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of an address he delivered before the U.S. Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce on the subject of business regulation. In November, Jaritz sent Roosevelt an article titled “Business Caesar” and would appreciate hearing if Roosevelt received it. Jaritz is a student from Budapest, Hungary and has studied at New York University and Cornell University.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Letter from Edgar E. Clark to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edgar E. Clark to Theodore Roosevelt

Edgar E. Clark writes to President Roosevelt regarding his request for a favor about the situation in House Speaker Joseph Gurney Cannon’s district. Clark is happy to help and will write to those whom he thinks can exert influence. Clark also expresses some concern about Charles E. Littlefield’s majority and his position on the questions of prohibition and labor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-11

Letter from Martin A. Knapp to Stephen B. Elkins

Letter from Martin A. Knapp to Stephen B. Elkins

Chairman Knapp explains the Interstate Commerce Commission’s recommendations for amendments to the act to regulate interstate commerce to Senator Elkins. Knapp writes that amendments are necessary to clarify the meaning of the act. The amendments enlarge the act’s jurisdiction and give the Interstate Commerce Commission greater authority in setting railroad rates.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-28

S. 3937

S. 3937

A bill introduced by Senator Foraker that would relax some provisions from previously passed commerce legislation. The bill was referred to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-29