The Science of Railways: Railway rates and government ownership. 1907World railway Publishing Company, 1907 |
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... become bankrupt . The community suffers in both cases . " The people want good railroad service , and they ought to have it at fair rates ; but to give them this , it is needful that the road be kept in good condition and well equipped ...
... become bankrupt . The community suffers in both cases . " The people want good railroad service , and they ought to have it at fair rates ; but to give them this , it is needful that the road be kept in good condition and well equipped ...
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... become weak , some tunnel was insufficiently guarded , some machinery defective , or some employe incompetent or wanting in vigi- lance because of overwork . If the road was pros- perous , the management would thus be shown to be ...
... become weak , some tunnel was insufficiently guarded , some machinery defective , or some employe incompetent or wanting in vigi- lance because of overwork . If the road was pros- perous , the management would thus be shown to be ...
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... become as impos- sible on the railways as it is upon our lakes , rivers , and canals . " * The picture is beautiful , but mislead- ing . The so - called evils are really blessings , and attend transportation by water quite as much as by ...
... become as impos- sible on the railways as it is upon our lakes , rivers , and canals . " * The picture is beautiful , but mislead- ing . The so - called evils are really blessings , and attend transportation by water quite as much as by ...
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... those cities , because whenever rates from Chicago to New York are reduced , it becomes absolutely necessary to reduce correspond- ingly the rates from Chicago to Boston , Philadel- phia * George H. Lewis . AND GOVERNMENT CONTROL . 45.
... those cities , because whenever rates from Chicago to New York are reduced , it becomes absolutely necessary to reduce correspond- ingly the rates from Chicago to Boston , Philadel- phia * George H. Lewis . AND GOVERNMENT CONTROL . 45.
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... become better acquainted with the natural laws governing their properties , they have been able to make them more generally useful . Rates are based upon what the traffic will bear . For instance , a ton of lumber has such small in ...
... become better acquainted with the natural laws governing their properties , they have been able to make them more generally useful . Rates are based upon what the traffic will bear . For instance , a ton of lumber has such small in ...
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Page 194 - ... keep itself informed as to the manner and method in which the same is conducted, and shall have the right to obtain from such common carriers full and complete information necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties and carry out the objects for which it was created...
Page 191 - ... state separately all terminal charges, storage charges, icing charges, and all other charges which the Commission may require, all privileges or facilities granted or allowed and any rules or regulations which in any wise change, affect, or determine any part or the aggregate of such aforesaid rates, fares, and charges, or the value of the service rendered to .the passenger, shipper, or consignee.
Page 202 - ... no contract, receipt, rule or regulation shall exempt such common carrier, railroad or transportation company from the liability hereby imposed : Provided, that nothing in this section shall deprive any holder of such receipt or bill of lading of any remedy or right of action which he has under existing law.
Page 203 - That nothing In this part shall prevent the carriage, storage, or handling of property free or at reduced rates for the United States, State, or municipal governments...
Page 187 - ... transportation" shall include cars and other vehicles and all instrumentalities and facilities of shipment or carriage, irrespecetive of ownership or of .any contract, express or implied, for the use thereof and all services in connection with the receipt, delivery, elevation, and transfer in transit, ventilation, refrigeration or icing, storage, and handling of property transported...
Page 187 - Provided, however, That the provisions of this act shall not apply to the transportation of passengers or property, or to the receiving, delivering, storage, or handling of property, wholly within one State, and not shipped to or from a foreign country from or to any State or Territory as aforesaid.
Page 188 - Columbia, or to any foreign country, any article or commodity, other than timber and the manufactured products thereof, manufactured, mined, or produced by it, or under its authority, or which it may own in whole, or in part, or in which it may have any interest direct or indirect...
Page 191 - Act shall file with the Commission created by this Act and print and keep open to public inspection schedules showing all the rates, fares, and charges for transportation between different points on its own route...
Page 193 - ... the date of the taking effect of this Act, the term of each to be designated by the President, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of seven years, except that any person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the commissioner whom he shall succeed.
Page 193 - That any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act, or, whenever such common carrier is a corporation, any director or officer thereof, or any receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or person acting for or employed by such corporation...