Railroads claim private right to set rates despite public duty
The article argues railways, though private property, serve the public and are subject to government regulation. It reviews the evolution of interstate commerce law from 1887 to the Elkins act of 1903, contending the Elkins law shielded carriers, allowing published rates to become the legal rates and suppressing enforcement, leading to widespread rate increases and consumer harm.
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Chicago
Beef combine and railroads violate Sherman Act, author calls for action
The speaker asserts open violations of the Sherman Anti Trust Act by a beef combine and railroads under a forbidden contract. Evidence shows a contract and conspiracy giving rebates and discriminations against independent shippers. The speaker questions President Roosevelt and Iowa congressmen about enforcement and the potential forfeiture of the beef combine’s property.
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Iowa
A Rough Mountaineer Chooses His Candidate
During a East Tennessee district race a rough mountaineer in the courthouse audience critiques the hopefuls. He names a preferred candidate yet confesses regret at having seen him first, saying he would pay ten dollars to unsee him. The remark captures voter weariness and candid local color. Iowa shifts from farming fame to broader prominence.
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East Tennessee
Washington Post
Iowa resources press coal, cement and iron growth
The piece notes Iowa coal leads in heating value, iron ore deposits may boost wealth, and cement materials will flood Iowa and neighboring states. It mentions peat as future fuel and asserts Iowa’s rapid development beyond agriculture, with a local anecdote on savings and a civic lesson. It ends with railroad excursion rates for 1905 events in Iowa and beyond.
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Rare clubbing offer from Tribune teaser
The Tribune offers a clubbing rate combining Fairfield Tribune for 1.00 per year Iowa Homestead for 1.00 and Farm Gazette for 1.50 per year, with all three at half price. The offer is limited and urges immediate subscription to access cheap reading.
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