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Iowa Rail Tariff Debate Versus State Regulation
The speaker argues against state controls on railroad rates, claiming it would force losses for eight state railways and disrupt growth. He cites 1869 earnings, costs, and a 40 percent rate cut, warning of harm to farmers and regional commerce. He urges congressional, not state, remedy and stresses the public interest and equity.
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Speaker
Iowa
Dubuque
O’ Donnell
O’donnell
Wey
Eddie
Ball
State of
Congress
United States
Louisiana
New Orleans
Virginia
Ony
Miami
Cincinnati
House
Railroads
Supreme Court
Taney
Church
Free Ple
Mr. Toliver
General Assembly
Wright
Toliver
Burlington
Glenwood
Mr. Stone
Stone
Jefferson
Clinton
Des Moines
Green
Chicago
Dubauque
Davenport
Masonville
Iowa City
Rock Island
Julian
Ilinois Central
Durant
Manchester
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Lime Spring
Ottumwe
Burlington & Missouri
Iowa Falls
O'Donnell
Marengo
Mississippi
Mr. Mills
Mr. Green
Wadsworth
Supreme Court of Iowa
Miller
Clinton Bridge
Redfield