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April 30, 1915
The Elbert County Tribune
Elbert, Elbert County, Colorado
What is this article about?
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in New York, issues a statement criticizing Frank P. Walsh's interpretation of his correspondence with L. M. Bowers as false and indefensible, and offers to testify further before the U.S. Commission on Industrial Relations.
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ROCKEFELLER ASSAILS CRITIC.
Declares Walsh Statement About Letters Unfair and Indefensible.
New York.-John D. Rockefeller, Jr., gave out a statement in reference to the correspondence between himself and L. M. Bowers, chairman of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, which was made public by Frank P. Walsh, chairman of the United States Commission on Industrial Relations.
Mr. Rockefeller characterized as false the conclusion which Mr. Walsh drew from the correspondence.
Mr. Rockefeller asserts that Mr. Walsh had drawn inferences without ascertaining whether they were correct, a "proceeding which is wholly indefensible."
He said further that he would be glad to appear to give additional testimony before the commission at any time, "for we are desirous that the public shall have all the facts."
Declares Walsh Statement About Letters Unfair and Indefensible.
New York.-John D. Rockefeller, Jr., gave out a statement in reference to the correspondence between himself and L. M. Bowers, chairman of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, which was made public by Frank P. Walsh, chairman of the United States Commission on Industrial Relations.
Mr. Rockefeller characterized as false the conclusion which Mr. Walsh drew from the correspondence.
Mr. Rockefeller asserts that Mr. Walsh had drawn inferences without ascertaining whether they were correct, a "proceeding which is wholly indefensible."
He said further that he would be glad to appear to give additional testimony before the commission at any time, "for we are desirous that the public shall have all the facts."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Rockefeller Statement
Walsh Criticism
Industrial Relations
Correspondence
Colorado Fuel Iron
What entities or persons were involved?
John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
L. M. Bowers
Frank P. Walsh
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
L. M. Bowers
Frank P. Walsh
Location
New York
Story Details
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., gave out a statement characterizing Frank P. Walsh's conclusions from the correspondence with L. M. Bowers as false and indefensible, and offered to appear before the commission for additional testimony to provide all facts to the public.