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Martin A. Knapp, of the Interstate Commerce Commission, informs President Roosevelt that he has recently received a telephone message from Henry Walters that the order of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company to reduce wages will be rescinded. At present this is confidential information, and Knapp says that he will have more information tomorrow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-27
Martin A. Knapp, of the Interstate Commerce Commission, thanks President Roosevelt for the note he sent yesterday, and gives him some updates on several conversations he has had recently. He has asked Henry Walters of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to meet with him tomorrow, and hopes to have a productive discussion. Knapp’s recent talk with P. H. Morrissey was satisfactory. He also has a suspicion that Milton H. Smith, head of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, will visit him on Tuesday. The trouble that the Chicago Great Western Railroad Company is not as serious as was feared, and he is confident that there can be an amicable arrangement. He explains the areas in which a proposed reduction of wages will take effect. Roosevelt’s letter to the Interstate Commerce Commission has had a good effect.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-23
Chairman Knapp sends William Loeb the Interstate Commerce Commission’s summary of railroad casualties to persons for the year ending on June 30, 1906, as well as the casualties reported by carriers for the year ending on June 30, 1907. While the carrier’s reports only include passenger and on-duty employee casualties, the ICC reports include all injuries to persons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-24
Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission writes to President Roosevelt about the importance of valuation of railroad property. An enclosed memorandum, prepared by Professor Adams, was compiled upon Knapp’s request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-27
Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission has sent a trustworthy man west with instructions, who will meet Lane, Clark, and others in Des Moines to verify the statement in person. Knapp has new information that Paul Morton has evidence related to rebates paid to William Randolph Hearst in California. If Roosevelt suggest so, Morton would speak up on the matter.
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1906-10-25
Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission reports to President Roosevelt that Attorney Francis S. Monnett had been selected not by the commission but by the complaining shippers in Kansas, yet nothing had suggested that he was “not entirely acceptable.” Monnett was also recommended by the commission’s special agent, John T. Marchand. Though it became clear later that Monnett’s employment “was unfortunante and regrettable,” Knapp states that it seemed more appropriate to allow him to perform his job than to fire him. Knapp closes by asserting his confidence in the commission’s secretary, Edward A. Moseley, in this matter and in general.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-22
Chairman Martin A. Knapp acknowledges President Roosevelt’s letter regarding the investigation the Interstate Commerce Commission is undertaking. Knapp wishes to inform Roosevelt about certain facts that the Commission “cannot ignore,” mainly the circumstances by which the Kansas City inquiry began.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-22
Chairman Knapp explains the Interstate Commerce Commission’s recommendations for amendments to the act to regulate interstate commerce to Senator Elkins. Knapp writes that amendments are necessary to clarify the meaning of the act. The amendments enlarge the act’s jurisdiction and give the Interstate Commerce Commission greater authority in setting railroad rates.
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1905-11-28
Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Knapp writes to President Roosevelt, informing Roosevelt that the commission’s bill has been revised and a senator has given it approval. Knapp offers Roosevelt a copy of the bill with revisions.
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1905-11-28
Martin A. Knapp, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, submits the commission’s preliminary report on “Private Cars” to President Roosevelt. The commission will give Roosevelt any further information it discovers, and would be happy to meet with Roosevelt at his request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-02
Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission is responding to inaccurate reports pertaining to a speech he gave at the Cooper Union that dealt with trusts. Knapp argued that some trusts had obtained illegal rates for shipping against the law and indicated his approval of the laws.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-05