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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1899

Page

7

Powers Criticises Post in Closing Argument on Telephone Bill

The hearing on the Post telephone bill before the mercantile affairs committee resumed. Attorney Samuel L. Powers for the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company closed his argument, disputing statements in the Boston Post and presenting tax, rate, and city-use figures to show the company’s contributions and the fairness of charges.

Counsel Powers Post MR. Bailey Committee On Mercantile Affairs Samuel L. Powers New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Powers Attorney Powers Boston Boston Journal Journal New England Telephone Company The Boston Post New York Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commissioner of Corporations of Massachusetts Commonwealth Quincy John R. Murphy Wires Committee On Merccantile Byolonel Whipple Massachusetts Telephone Company New England Telephone & Telegraph Company of American Hell Telephone Company New England American Bell Telephone Company

Holbrook Opposes Immediate State Supervision of Boston Telephone Plant

Mr. Z I Holbrook testifies for Massachusetts Telephone and Telegraph Company arguing against swift state commission supervision. He cites contract obligations to begin Boston plant by June 15 1899 and promises to keep public charges under six dollars monthly for basic service. He warns that premature regulation could hamper construction and expansion to other cities while denying collusion with rivals.

Brother Bailey Powers New England Telephone Company New England Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts American Sugar Refining Company Boston & Albany Railroad New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Western Union Company Mr. Bailey Z. I. Holbrook Massachusetts Telephone and Telegraph Company Gilman Holbrook Boston Quincy Goston New York New York City Albany West Connecticut Baltimore Independent Telephone Company South N. E. Company Wolcott Boxton James J. Leatherbee Commonwealth of Massachusetts Albree Commonwealth Mr. Holbrook Mr. Powers

Massachusetts telephone debate on state regulatory power

Powers and Porter clash over whether telephone firms should face state supervision like railroads. Powers argues no broad public demand exists and cites competition concerns. he notes most Massachusetts residents oppose such regulation. Bailey presses on witnesses as Powers confirms lack of stamped return envelopes and absence of local witnesses.

Mr. Powers Mr. Porter Porter Massachusetts Mr. Bailey

Bailey Voices Support For Petitioners In Brief Closing

Mr Bailey addresses the committee in closing for the petitioners stating he joined the case recently and believes the bill is wise and proper and that its advocates are honest and sincere in their purpose. He notes the difficulty of gathering all facts in few days on such an important matter.

Mr. Bailey

Telephone rate regulation debate in Massachusetts hearings

In a Boston hearing on telegraph and telephone regulation opponents argue about competition and the need for a state commission. Bailey defends public service oversight, cites rates, dividends, and publicity while resisting blanket deregulation and noting past legislative actions.

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