Martin Knapp Seen as Powerhouse Behind Rail Regs
Washington reports Martin A. Knapp, chair of the Interstate Commerce Commission, as the era’s most influential non Presidential figure. The piece traces his rise from Syracuse corporate counsel to longtime commissioner, noting his role shaping federal rail policy and his sustained influence since appointment by Harrison.
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Harrison
Interstate Commerce Commission
Syracuse
N.Y
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Railway Giants Bow To Government Power
The piece portrays Interstate Commerce Commission head Martin A Knapp as a small man with great intellect, whose deep knowledge of railways and law empowers a vast regulatory reach. It emphasizes his dedication, solitary life, and mastery of tariff language and railroad finance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boureau
United States
Ameritad
Knapp
Maine
San Diego
Alaska
Florida Keys
Senatorial Committee On Commerce
Clare
Prout
Secrer
Kunapop
Supreme Court
Martin A Knapp
Kaneen bond case set for decision Monday
Judge Wannameker announced in Ak Ron that the Kaneen bond case will be decided next Monday. T. W. Fancher, assignee, sues the bondsmen of Ed Kaneen for alleged financial misdeeds linked to the failure of the Lorain Savings Bank. The parties waived a jury and will present evidence to three judges.
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Wannameker
Akron
T. W. Fancher
Ed. Kaneen
Itiseng Savings Bank
Lorain
Night and Day Legal Service Firm Opens for 24 Hours
A New York company offers round the clock legal services after hotels and business leaders urged late hour access. Clients include for contracts deeds mortgages and wills with uptown and downtown offices operating every hour except Sundays.
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New York
Gnd
Greater New York
Counterfeit coins and undercover efforts in Ohio rail hubs
A report describes counterfeit money circulating in Ohio through Interurban and steam railway offices. Secret service agent Dick coordinates monthly collections with companies and tracks a poor half dollar’s maker in Cleveland. Experiments yield mostly crude coins, with rare finer pieces in circulation.
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Ohio
P. Cf. D
Secret Service
Cleveland
Toledo
Ohio Public Schools Exhibit Progress Since log Cabin Era
The advisory committee for the Jamestown exposition exhibit met in Columbus to plan a display. It aims not to surpass other states but to show Ohio School progress since the log cabin era, reflecting local educational advancement.
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Columbus
Ohio
Advertising proves value of newspaper promotion
A Chicago merchant recalls boosting sales by placing ads in a mid tier evening paper and then in three morning and three evening papers. He reports sales leaps from 50 coats daily to 1423 next day and over 3500 coats in 30 days, crediting newspaper advertising and plain talk with customers. He warns against dishonest ads and urges truthful selling. Also lists cheap Sunday excursion rates and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as advertised products.
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Busines
Cravenette
Chicago
Local Shops Listed On Lodi District Stret Listings
A handwritten fragment lists Jones' Smoke House LaGron's Book Store Bins' Book Store E G Steadman's Mill St Barker's B Drug Store Lodi St. indicating a cluster of early 20th century small businesses along Mill and Lodi streets.
Minister Serves 38 Years Without Salary at Fremont Farm
Rev. S. M. Loose of the Brethren Church has labored thirty-eight years without pay, living on a small farm near Fremont that welcomes visitors and provides hospitality to the needy. He began in 1869 after leaving the German Baptist Brethren Church to lead a new Brethren Church. The article also includes curious Bible statistics and travel notes.
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Fremont
S. M. Loose
Brethren ‘Church
Mr. Loose
Ang
Versailles whispers in Washington romance warns imperial sons
Washington dispatch notes American girls joke that Emperor William’s engagement announcement for his fourth son aims to spark flirtations with the royal heir. Prince Augustus plans a Washington embassy visit likely to attract attention from national capital belles. An advertising paragraph extols Kodol's digestive benefits and law compliance.
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Washington
Wiliam
Uncle Sam
Prince Augustus
New York
San Francisco
William
Pyramid Pile Cure Free Trial Offer
An old advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure with a free trial sample claiming painless relief from piles and reduced itching. It includes a testimonial from T. T. Heffner and urges readers to request a free package, noting availability at Pyramid Drug Co and druggists.
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Pyramid Drug Co
U. S
P. I
Luzone
P. S
China
Japan
T. T. Heffner, Co
Manilla
Pyramid
Marshall. Mich
Indian Corn Leaf and Pile Ointment Ad Offer
A Bond Supply Co advertisement touts Indian Corn Leaf as a painless corn and bunion remedy with instant relief and full removal, plus Indian Pile Ointment for piles. It claims nationwide testimonials and offers a booklet after stamping two cents. Agents are invited to sell these remedies from Bond Building, Washington, D.C.
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United States
Bond Supply Co
Bond Building
Washington, D.C
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Kaneen
ROYA
Massillon
Uhrichsville
Bridgeport
Wheeling
DeWitt
Elyria
Medina
Youngstown
Butler
Frittesburg
McKeesport
Cumberland
Washington, D. C
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Philadelphia
Willie
Winnie
Wiscom
Kennedy
Rodol
Elwell & Son
Broad St
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Ghichester Chemical CO
Madison Place
Palmer's
Eady
Atore
Crandall
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