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Iowa rail rates debate outlines maximum tariffs and future losses
A legislative speech argues for a liberal cap on intrastate and through railroad tariffs, estimating dividends and costs for major lines, defending the measure as just to the people, and noting it would spare poorer roads while addressing rate disparities across Iowa infrastructure. The debate covers adjournment, special orders, and proposed resolutions on railroad policy and public works.
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Rock Island
Pottawattamie
Beresheim
Des Moines Valley
Iowa
Pittsburgh
York
Dubuque
Irish
O'Donnell
Mr. Irish
Mr. Russell
Cutts
Roges
Brown
van Buren
Mr. Parsons
Mr. Mills
Russell
Miracle
Congress
General Assembly
State of
Cedar Rapids & Missouri River Railroad Company
Lyons City
Iowa Central Railroad
Maquoketa
Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad Company
Missouri River
Union Pacific Railroad
Monona County
Onawa City
Wuenreas
Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie County
Wackens
Onawa
Wieeras
Opawa