Men of the day no. 775: caricature of james staats forbes (1823-1904). Born in aberdeen. Chairman of london, chatham and dover railway (lcdr) 1874-1886 and a director until 1897. Was also chairman of edison & swan electric light co. , president of the national telephone co and a director of lion fire insurance. Director of metropolitan district, chairman of the north metropolitan & dn&sr, and on board of hull, barnsley & west riding co. Caption read "l. C. D. R". Date: circa. 1899-1900 (published 22 February 1900).
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