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Page lxxxi
... matter what is done . ( 774. ) 2. Competition between railroads - Rate wars . - Professor RIPLEY says that where there is not competition there is not that incentive , which becomes a matter of self- preservation , to add the very ...
... matter what is done . ( 774. ) 2. Competition between railroads - Rate wars . - Professor RIPLEY says that where there is not competition there is not that incentive , which becomes a matter of self- preservation , to add the very ...
Page lxxxvii
... matter of fact , most of these terms are technical trade names . Into these 35 terms between 2,000 and 3,000 different styles of goods made of cotton are endeavored to be condensed . There is some new name attached to some product of ...
... matter of fact , most of these terms are technical trade names . Into these 35 terms between 2,000 and 3,000 different styles of goods made of cotton are endeavored to be condensed . There is some new name attached to some product of ...
Page xc
... matter of personal discrimina- tion . ~ A shipper from some western point may send goods on an export through bill , and consequently at a lower rate , but include in that shipment goods destined for local delivery in New York . Goods ...
... matter of personal discrimina- tion . ~ A shipper from some western point may send goods on an export through bill , and consequently at a lower rate , but include in that shipment goods destined for local delivery in New York . Goods ...
Page cxxx
... matter of fact , most of them own the stocks of mining companies , which are thus practically entirely controlled by the railroads . The Pennsylvania Railroad Company acquired most of its coal properties from the Northern Central ...
... matter of fact , most of them own the stocks of mining companies , which are thus practically entirely controlled by the railroads . The Pennsylvania Railroad Company acquired most of its coal properties from the Northern Central ...
Page cxliv
... matter to either what the rate is . The witness has heard statements made that the railroad companies operated their coal companies at a loss , but made up by the profit on transportation . From his own experience the witness thinks ...
... matter to either what the rate is . The witness has heard statements made that the railroad companies operated their coal companies at a loss , but made up by the profit on transportation . From his own experience the witness thinks ...
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