Box 4
Container
Contains 817 Collections and/or Records:
"Mississippi Choctaws and Choctaw-Chickasaw Rolls", 1914
File — Box: 4, Folder: 67
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_67_0000
Scope and Contents
Remarks of WHM in the U.S. House of Representatives April 24, 1914, concerning H.R. 12579, "making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Bureau of Indian Affairs...." Re: opposition to reopening of Choctaw and Chickasaw rolls to admit persons who do not come within the laws and treaties defining and governing their rights. Printed together with statements by others (including Robert L.Owen, Senator from Oklahoma). (5 copies).
"Exemption of Farmers and Like Organizations from the Antitrust Laws", 1914
File — Box: 4, Folder: 68
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_68_0000
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The Murray Collection is approximately 9 linear feet plus oversized materials. Although Murray served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1913-1917, the majority of the collection is related to his post-congressional activities, family affairs, and years as governor. The materials cover a variety of topics including his use of executive orders calling for martial law, pardons, and the appointment and removal of state officials. The documents also include material...
"Personal Government or Cabinet Officers Before Congress", 1914
File — Box: 4, Folder: 69
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_69_0000
Scope and Contents
Remarks of WHM in the House of Representatives February 3, 1915, quoting a speech by Hon. Perry Belmont of July 2, 1914. Re: changes in procedures to allow Cabinet officers to discuss public measures on the floor of Congress. Printed.
Five Sets of Remarks and Speeches (printed and bound together), 1913-1916
File — Box: 4, Folder: 70
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_70_0000
Scope and Contents
(4 copies)
Homesteading Public Lands. Floor remarks[?]of WHM in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1916
File — Box: 4, Folder: 71
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_71_0000
Scope and Contents
concerning H.R. 407, "To provide for stock raising homesteads...". Re: voting for bill arranging for remaining public domain to be homesteaded by tenants in 640-acre blocks. Printed. (4 copies)
Question of Personal Privilege--Canal Tolls Vote. Remarks by William H. Murray in the U.S. House of Representatives, 4/8/1914
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 66
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_66_0003
Scope and Contents
Typewritten speech by Representative William H. Murray concerning H.R. 14385. Re: Various media accounts criticizing William H. Murray's vote against collecting Panama Canal tolls bill; reasons for that vote (pp. 3 - 8).
Remarks of William H. Murray in the U.S. House of Representatives, 5/29/1914
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 68
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_68_0001
Scope and Contents
Typewritten speech by Representative William H. Murray concerning amendments to sections of the Clayton Antitrust Bill (H.R. 15657). Re: amendments to bill exempting non-commercial organizations, court procedures for contempt cases (pp. 1 - 3; 4 copies).
Amendments to H.R. 15613 "To create a Federal Trade Commission, to define its powers and duties…" Remarks of William H. Murray in the U.S. House of Representatives., 6/2/1914
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 68
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_68_0002
Scope and Contents
Typewritten speech by Representative William H. Murray concerning necessary powers for the Interstate Commerce Commission to enforce law. Printed. (pp, 3 - 8; 4 copies)
Rural Credits. Speech by William H. Murray in the US House of Representatives., 5/12/1916
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 70
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_70_0001
Scope and Contents
Typewritten speech by Representative William H. Murray concerning S.2986. Re: amendment to aid tenant farmer. Followed by a congradulatory letter by E.A. Calvin (pp. 3 - 11)
Tariff and Wages. Floor remarks by William H. Murray in the U.S. House of Representatives., 4/29/1913
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 70
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_70_0002
Scope and Contents
Typewritten speech by Representative William H. Murray concerning H.R.3321, "to reduce tariff duties and to provide revenue for the Government...." Re: lack of relationship between tariffs and wages (pp. 11 - 12).