Sulu Lake coal land inquiry foreshadows western mine control
The article reviews coal land investigations at Sulu Lake tied to Utah Fuel and Rio Grande interests, recounting witness George D. Holliday’s 1897 discovery tale, threats, and eventual sale to Rio Grande for 20 700. It notes a secret rate to the Rio Grande and broader mining influence while surveying farmers, crop yields, and dividend milestones at Pennsylvania railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulu Lake
George D. Holliday
Sannyaide
Utah Fuel Company
Coal Company
Holliday
Salt Lake
Rio Grande Railroad
Holiday Coal Company
Alaska
Portland
Snowyside
Rio Grande
Ship Subsidy Debate Fire Among Ocean Trade Advocates
Fragmentary report shows advocates opposing ship subsidy loot arguing against a favored rate for oceangoing trade. No clear names or events readable. The fragment suggests dispute over subsidies and policy direction.
Subsidy Debate Targets Sea Transport and Rail Rates
The piece argues against freight subsidies and treasury subsidies for shipping, contending such policies favor syndicates and plunder public funds while raising rates for other carriers. It contrasts Great Britain's island empire and U S naval ambitions with calls for a high integrity railroad commission and warns against naval arms races and subsidies driving monopolies.
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Root
Kansas City
Rogland
Great Britain
England
Congress
Treasury
United States
Portland Oregonian
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