In the sweltering August heat of 1911, a secret conference took place in Washington, D.C., where the nation’s most influential politicians gathered to discuss the wool tariff revision. But behind the scenes, a different kind of negotiation was unfolding. The conference, led by Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin and Representative Underwood, was not without its drama. After hours of tense negotiations, the two sides finally reached a compromise on the wool bill at 6 p.m. on the fateful day of August 12. The agreement marked a significant victory for the wool industry, but at what cost? The proposed law, set to take effect on October 1, instead of January 1, as originally planned, raised eyebrows among many who questioned the motives behind the sudden change. Was this a genuine attempt to support the nation’s farmers, or a clever ploy to line the pockets of the wealthy textile barons?
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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