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President Roosevelt is unsure whether Terence Vincent Powderly or Edward F. McSweeney is to blame for the condition of affairs at the New York Immigration Office. Roosevelt is leaning towards keeping Powderly and letting McSweeney go.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-28
President Roosevelt discusses “the trusts” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He discusses the control and regulation of trusts, including recent legislation. Speech has applause noted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-03
In anticipation the Anthracite Coal Strike conference, Commissioner Ratchford sends the testimony of coal operator R. G. Brooks and others before the Industrial Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-02
Commissioner McSweeney encloses a letter from Albert Clarke, President of the United States Industrial Commission, which supports McSweeney’s claims that Representative Livingston was not in a position to bring charges against the Immigration Bureau. He concludes by suggesting an inquiry to determine whether any relatives of Livingston’s had ever been placed in immigration services positions due to Livingston’s friendship with Terence Vincent Powderly, the Commissioner General of Immigration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-08