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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
6
Testimony discusses telephone company franchises in Boston and Philadelphia, billing supervision as a public safeguard. Whipple denies drafting the bill, says it mirrors last year’s proposal, and cites prior support while acknowledging uncertainty about its origins.
Mayor Quincy argues for state supervision and publicity through a commission for telephone companies in Massachusetts. He compares telecoms to gas and electric utilities, asserts public service status, and presses for regulated access to facts to curb abuses while maintaining service quality.
Ex Senator James A. Bailey Jr. testifies that Boston rates are among the highest, except New York, and urges a fair tribunal to study and recommend reforms. He cites Congress actions in Washington DC and plans to entrust the Gas and Electric Light Commission with rate recommendations, not fixed charges. He praises Massachusetts Railway Commission as a model of regulated public service.
George A. Albree, veteran telephone expert, testifies that present tariffs are excessive and could be cut. He argues state policy should use supervision to curb rates, cites Governor Wolcott and Montreal case to illustrate how competition and regulated pricing shape public service costs. He warns Boston’s conduit issue hinges on policy choice between competition and regulation.
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