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Alabama Railroads and Governor Comer Clash Over Rates
A correspondence between Governor B. B. Comer of Alabama and M. H. Smith of the Louisville & Nashville and South & North Alabama railroads centers on Alabama laws regulating passenger and freight rates. Comer seeks enforcement of state laws, proposes a meeting August 21–22, and warns of friction unless rates are observed. The railroads reply that rates have been suspended and court action ongoing. they deny violations and emphasize lawful conduct.
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B. B. Comer Covernor
Alabama
Mw. H. Smith
Louisville & Nashville and
South & North Alabama
Circuit Court of the United States
Middle District
Albania
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Middle District of
South & North Alabama Railroad Company
Railroad Commission of Alabama
Alaxima
Saidates
Legislature of
Louisville& Swashville
South
North Alabama
Louisville & Nashville
South & North Alabama Rails Roads
State of Alabama
South & North