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August 14, 1909
The Labor World
Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
President Roosevelt remarked shortly before leaving office that he experienced less trouble from organized labor leader Gompers than from manufacturers' representatives Parry, Van Cleave, and the National Association of Manufacturers, noting labor's relative lack of intolerance and violence.
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ROOSEVELT'S EXPERIENCE.
A few months before going out of office President Roosevelt made this remark, reported by James Creelman the correspondent: "I will say this," said Mr. Roosevelt, "that as president of the United States I have had less trouble with Mr. Gompers and organized labor than I have had with Mr. Parry. Van Cleave and the National Association of Manufacturers. I have not been able to agree with some of the extreme demands of organized labor, but its representatives have been less intolerant and less violent than their opponents."
A few months before going out of office President Roosevelt made this remark, reported by James Creelman the correspondent: "I will say this," said Mr. Roosevelt, "that as president of the United States I have had less trouble with Mr. Gompers and organized labor than I have had with Mr. Parry. Van Cleave and the National Association of Manufacturers. I have not been able to agree with some of the extreme demands of organized labor, but its representatives have been less intolerant and less violent than their opponents."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Roosevelt
Organized Labor
Gompers
National Association Of Manufacturers
Parry
Van Cleave
Intolerance
What entities or persons were involved?
Roosevelt
Gompers
Parry
Van Cleave
James Creelman
Story Details
Key Persons
Roosevelt
Gompers
Parry
Van Cleave
James Creelman
Event Date
A Few Months Before Going Out Of Office
Story Details
President Roosevelt stated he had less trouble with organized labor and Gompers than with Parry, Van Cleave, and the National Association of Manufacturers, as labor was less intolerant and violent despite disagreeing with their demands.