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Why Iowa railroads face a tariff reform bill in the House
A state lawmaker denounces railroad discrimination against Iowa shippers and cites Illinois Central and other lines. He argues tariffs favor Chicago and foreign owners, insists the Legislature can regulate freight rates, and cites specific route disparities and land grants to defend Iowa's rights and press for fair rates.
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Muscatine
Burlington
Keokuk
Delaware
Buchanan
Blackhawk
Floyd
Butler
Chicago
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Illinois Central Railroad
Dubuque
Sioux City
Cedar Falls
New York
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Wright
Sac
Mr. Mills
Mllinois
Cedar Rapids
Ilinois Central
Mr. Parsons
Fort Dodge
Dubuane
Illinois Central
Col. Smith
Chigo
Illinois Central R. A
England
Northwestern Railroad
Clinton
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Central
Legislature of
New Jersey
House of Representatives
State of
Minnesota
Doud
Missouri
Dubuque Sioux