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British newspaper article praising President Roosevelt’s handling of the Anthracite Coal Strike. The author compares Roosevelt’s active and forthright approach to that of local politicians. After explaining the negotiations and concessions, the author encourages Americans to stick with Roosevelt to lead the way out of dangerous situations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10
George B. Cortelyou announces the seven commissioners appointed to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission and details their qualifications. A draft and the final copy are included. The message was sent directly to Senators Henry Cabot Lodge and Winthrop Murray Crane in addition to being distributed to the national press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-16
Lyman Abbott offers suggestions for ending the Anthracite Coal Strike.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-08
Representative Cooper is concerned about the Anthracite Coal Strike and worries that a settlement against the miners will hurt the Republican Party at the polls. Commissioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright is very unpopular with labor leaders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06
Attorney General Knox sends Commissioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright’s report on the Anthracite Coal Strike. Knox advises against making the report public as this could be construed as implying President Roosevelt’s approval of Wright’s recommendations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-23
Charles D. Walcott believes he has found a site for the Carnegie Institution and is looking over the site with Secretary of War Elihu Root in the afternoon. Root, Secretary of State John Hay, and Carroll D. Wright all think highly of the site. The Board of Trustees will need to approve a final site.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-07
Senator Hoar would like to speak with President Roosevelt for a few minutes about Carroll D. Wright. Wright has the opportunity to become President of Clark University but will need to leave the Labor Bureau to do so. Hoar wants to see if an arrangement can be made for Wright to hold both duties for a time until a successor is named.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-20
Thomas Roberts Slicer encloses a letter from Mr. Gill regarding the “School City” idea being used in Cuba. Slicer has declined to send appointment requests to President Roosevelt but is available to consult on any applicants. He hopes Roosevelt will revisit Colonel Shepard’s case and suggests that he consult with Nicholas Murray Butler regarding the Immigration Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-11