Report, Volume 1J.B. Lyon Company, printers, 1908 |
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... meter testing ... 305 313 H. F. Financial statement , January 1 to June 30 , 1907 .. G. Financial statement , July 1 to December 31 , 1907 . Calendar of meetings , hearings and sessions .... 335 373 419 I. J. The debt limit in its ...
... meter testing ... 305 313 H. F. Financial statement , January 1 to June 30 , 1907 .. G. Financial statement , July 1 to December 31 , 1907 . Calendar of meetings , hearings and sessions .... 335 373 419 I. J. The debt limit in its ...
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... Meters . These bodies had juris- diction over the entire State and ceased to exist upon June 30 , 1907. All of their powers and duties within the area of Greater New York were transferred to the Public Service Commission for the First ...
... Meters . These bodies had juris- diction over the entire State and ceased to exist upon June 30 , 1907. All of their powers and duties within the area of Greater New York were transferred to the Public Service Commission for the First ...
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... meter so com- plained of . Previous to the creation of this Commission , the greater pro- portion of the meters bearing the stamp of the State Inspector had not been tested , a few sample meters having been selected for test and an ...
... meter so com- plained of . Previous to the creation of this Commission , the greater pro- portion of the meters bearing the stamp of the State Inspector had not been tested , a few sample meters having been selected for test and an ...
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... meters was 3.43 . The average per- centage slow of all slow meters was 2.89 . Complaints Remedied.- Probably no portion of the work of the Commission has brought forth more emphasis and more gen- eral recommendation than its method of ...
... meters was 3.43 . The average per- centage slow of all slow meters was 2.89 . Complaints Remedied.- Probably no portion of the work of the Commission has brought forth more emphasis and more gen- eral recommendation than its method of ...
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... meters set June 30 , 1907 , was 893,184 . The number of " consumers " of electricity during the same period was 87,745 and the electric meters set June 30 , 1907 , 108,590 . Legislation as to Price of Gas and Electricity . In 1906 , the ...
... meters set June 30 , 1907 , was 893,184 . The number of " consumers " of electricity during the same period was 87,745 and the electric meters set June 30 , 1907 , 108,590 . Legislation as to Price of Gas and Electricity . In 1906 , the ...
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Page 651 - What the company is entitled to ask is a fair return upon the value of that which it employs for the public convenience. On the other hand, what the public is entitled to demand is that no more be exacted from it for the use of a public highway than the services rendered by it are reasonably worth.
Page 587 - Neither said report nor any report of said investigation nor any part thereof shall be admitted as evidence or used for any purpose in any suit or action for damages growing out of any matter mentioned in said report or investigation.
Page 490 - ... and the manner in which their lines and property, owned, leased, controlled or operated, are managed, conducted and operated, not only with respect to the adequacy, security and accommodation afforded by their service, but also with respect to their compliance with all provisions of law, orders of the commission and charter requirements.
Page 486 - ... refund or remit in any manner or by any device any portion of the rates, fares, and charges so specified, nor extend to any shipper or person any privileges or facilities in the transportation of passengers or property, except such as are specified in such tariffs: Provided, That wherever the word 'carrier' occurs in this Act it shall be held to mean 'common carrier.
Page 485 - ... a greater or less compensation for any service rendered, or to be rendered, in the transportation of passengers or property...
Page 651 - And in order to ascertain that value the original cost of construction, the amount expended in permanent improvements, the amount and market value of its bonds and stocks, the present as compared with the original cost of construction, the probable earning capacity of the property under particular rates prescribed by statute, and the sum required to meet operating expenses, are all matters for consideration and are to be given such weight as may be just and right in each case. We do not say that...
Page 298 - The People of the State of New York, by the Grace of God, free and independent...
Page 654 - To justify the State in * * * interposing its authority in behalf of the public, it must appear, first, that the interests of the public * * * require such interference; and, second, that the means are reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of the purpose, and not unduly oppressive upon individuals.
Page 475 - ... notice. If such commissioner shall be removed the governor shall file in the office of the secretary of state a complete statement of all charges made against such commissioner, and his findings thereon, together with a complete record of the proceedings.
Page 446 - No county, city, town or village shall hereafter give any money or property, or loan its money or credit, to or in aid of any individual, association or corporation...