Coal Strike cartoon
This image represents the coal stike of 1902, which was also known as the Antharacite Coal Strike. It was lead by the United Mine Workers of America. Finally fed up with their usual routine of labor, the miners went on stike, asking for fewer work hours, higher wages, and recognition of their union (UMW). To show that they were serious, they threathened to stop the supply of winter fuel to major cities.When President Roosevelt became aware of the possible coal famine, he became involved. He threatened seizure of the coal companies by federal means and sent his Sectrary of State, Elihu Root, to negotiate with the leaders of the major firms. Eventually, a compromised was reached, the workers recieved thier demand for shorter work hours and higher wages. However, leaders refused to racognize UMW as an union.
In this drawing, President Roosevelt is shown at the edge of a cliff on top of a horse, holding on to a piece of rope that is tied to the enourmous boulder labled "threatened coal strike". It seems that Roosevelt is trying to prevent the boulder/coal strike from crashing on to the houses down below by trying to stop the strike and pull the rock back. This cartoon praises the president for his efforts to keep the nation's economy in control. It presents TR trying to do an almost impossible task, one that the tough and ''rough'' President is able to accomplish.
In this drawing, President Roosevelt is shown at the edge of a cliff on top of a horse, holding on to a piece of rope that is tied to the enourmous boulder labled "threatened coal strike". It seems that Roosevelt is trying to prevent the boulder/coal strike from crashing on to the houses down below by trying to stop the strike and pull the rock back. This cartoon praises the president for his efforts to keep the nation's economy in control. It presents TR trying to do an almost impossible task, one that the tough and ''rough'' President is able to accomplish.