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Text of S. 5119, a Senate bill declaring the American Legion of Honor to be a society composed for “those persons who have received for gallant conduct the life-saving medal of honor.” The bill was introduced in the third session of the 55th Congress by Senator William P. Frye of Maine; it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-01-06
Following the direction of President Roosevelt, this letter states that every document and information pertaining to the absorption of the the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by the United States Steel Corporation has been gathered, compiled, and submitted per the Senate resolution. The documents that are deemed confidential by Roosevelt in accordance with the law will not be made public, but those confidential documents have no bearing on the subject matter of the Senate resolution.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-28
President-Elect Taft informs President Roosevelt that he has written to Senators Eugene Hale, Shelby M. Cullom, Philander C. Knox, and George C. Perkins about the matter of establishing an embassy in China. Taft believes that if Roosevelt writes to Perkins and Cullom, they might be convinced. He hopes that they will be able to “steal a march” on Secretary of State Elihu Root and get this embassy established quickly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-24
This memorandum describes how the United States and Germany would approve an arbitration agreement in their respective governments. While neither country is completely comfortable with a formal treaty or alliance, the United States hopes to send notes as a sign of informal friendliness in international relations. Should this approach prove impossible on Germany’s part, the United States will regroup. Instead, provisions may be made to the arbitration agreement of 1904. Additionally, the memorandum suggests a promissory note from the Hague convention of 1907 might arbitrate all their disagreements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908
This report notes actions taken by Senator Benjamin R. Tillman regarding western land grants. Tillman introduced a resolution calling on President Roosevelt to communicate with the Senate, but failed to specify particular areas of land he was concerned with. Senator Charles William Fulton later reported a substitute resolution, which specifies the areas in question. Relevant pages of the Congressional Record containing remarks by Tillman and Fulton are noted for reference purposes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-04
As President Roosevelt’s presidency comes to an end, he faces resistance from the House of Representatives over his request to increase the budget of the Secret Service and backlash from the Senate for not trust busting the United States Steel Corporation’s acquisition of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-08
An article defines what congressional usurpation is and gives examples of ways the Senate is taking more power than they should. President Roosevelt’s criticism of Congress and the judiciary branches of the government is not usurpation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-23
During a speech given at the Methodist Episcopal Church of Africa’s diamond jubilee, President Roosevelt praises white imperialism. Roosevelt in particular eulogizes British imperialism in India, claiming the British administration to be a greater feat than any of the Roman Empire. Roosevelt states that English control prevents tyrannical leaders from oppressing the common masses. The second portion of this article describes the outrage incited by the summoning of the editors and correspondents of the New York World to testify in a case against Joseph Pulitzer for libeling the United States Government. Representative William F. Willett, of New York, went on an angry tirade against President Roosevelt. Once Willett was declared out of order and prevented from continuing, Senator Isidor Rayner, of Massachusetts, explained that the outrage was due to concerns over violation of the freedom of speech and press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-19
Resolution calling on Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte to send to the Senate copies of all correspondence relating to the alleged violation of the Sherman Act by the American Sugar Refining Company and Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-22
A note stating “Message transmitting correspondence sent to Senate Jan. 28, 1909.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-28
President Roosevelt was satisfied with the conference and sent Lyman Abbott corrections for the final draft. He discusses the conflict with congress on the tariff and interstate commerce.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-11
Nicholas Murray Butler presents a suggestion to President Roosevelt that the New York state convention nominate Roosevelt to succeed Thomas Collier Platt as Senator for New York after Roosevelt’s presidential term is over.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-29
A list of various treaties and conventions ratified by the United States Senate since 1899.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909
President Roosevelt encloses Senator George Frisbie Hoar’s letter. Roosevelt has asked Hoar to let him know if there is anything against Oliver Wendell Holmes or any reason why anyone else should be named to the United States Supreme Court. Roosevelt is choosing to ignore the “foolish letter” of Carl Schurz, Charles Francis Adams, and Herbert Welsh, but would like to make anti-imperialism a major issue in the congressional campaigns, because it gives the Republicans an advantage over the Democrats. In a handwritten postscript, Roosevelt notes that there has been a “ferocious Catholic” outbreak against William H. Taft, Governor-General of the Philippines, on behalf of the friars.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1902-07-30
Governor General of the Philippines Taft writes to Secretary of War Root about the tariff bill that is currently in the Senate. Taft asserts the necessity of passing the bill, as the situation in the Philippines is serious, especially regarding the sugar and tobacco industries. All political parties in the Philippines are petitioning for the bill, and if it fails it will be very discouraging.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1903-02-26
This bill designates certain lands in various national parks and other national lands as wilderness areas. Theodore Roosevelt National park is among those included.
1972-10-04
Senator Metcalf submits seven bills on behalf of himself, as well as Senators Henry M. Jackson and Paul J. Fannin, designating areas in several national parks as wilderness areas. Accompanying these proposals are statements from Jackson and from Secretary of the Interior Nathaniel Reed.
1976-02-17
This bill designates 28,335 acres of land in Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park as wilderness areas in accordance with the Wilderness Act.
1975-03-07
This bill amends the name of the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
1977-09-07
Theodore Roosevelt informs Postmaster General George von Lengerke Meyer that any communication of the Senate he receives should be transmitted to him.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1908-01-17