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Page xvi
... river transportation in the forcing of the establishment of low rates to trade centers . He says that although in some instances no boats are operated on rivers reaching these centers , the mere possibility of establishing such means of ...
... river transportation in the forcing of the establishment of low rates to trade centers . He says that although in some instances no boats are operated on rivers reaching these centers , the mere possibility of establishing such means of ...
Page xviii
... River and more eastern points , and it was believed at the time of his testimony ( May , 1901 ) that the changed ... River points to those States , while the rate from Missouri River points to Denver is also nearly as high as the rate ...
... River and more eastern points , and it was believed at the time of his testimony ( May , 1901 ) that the changed ... River points to those States , while the rate from Missouri River points to Denver is also nearly as high as the rate ...
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... River commerce and its effect on rail transportation . These wit- nesses agree in stating that the amount of transportation by the river has decreased during the past 20 years as compared with rail transportation . Mr. Bryant asserts ...
... River commerce and its effect on rail transportation . These wit- nesses agree in stating that the amount of transportation by the river has decreased during the past 20 years as compared with rail transportation . Mr. Bryant asserts ...
Page xxiv
... river transportation . He asserts also that when the river is low , so that transportation is more difficult , the rail rates are raised . Mr. Markham says that the river competition practically fixes the rates for railroads between all ...
... river transportation . He asserts also that when the river is low , so that transportation is more difficult , the rail rates are raised . Mr. Markham says that the river competition practically fixes the rates for railroads between all ...
Page lvi
... RIVERS . A. Statistics and character of Mississippi River commerce B. River improvements .. CLXXXIV CLXXXVI C. Freight rates . Competition with railroads D. Miscellaneous XI . THE TAXATION OF RAILROADS . VALUATION IN RELATION TO FREIGHT ...
... RIVERS . A. Statistics and character of Mississippi River commerce B. River improvements .. CLXXXIV CLXXXVI C. Freight rates . Competition with railroads D. Miscellaneous XI . THE TAXATION OF RAILROADS . VALUATION IN RELATION TO FREIGHT ...
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