Governor's message urges revision of Capitol act and rail rate plan
Governor La Follette argues for revision and clarification of the 1905 Capitol building act noting ambiguities and potential future litigation. He also endorses amendments to the Railroad Rate Commission Law to require a uniform accounting system and mandatory carrier reports to Wisconsin regulators.
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la Follette
Executive Office
Senate
Assembly
Cave
Capitol Park
Madison
Railroad Rate Commission Law
Presidents Message on Regulation of Interstate Business
The president argues for national regulation of big interstate corporations, warning state action is insufficient. He supports federal law or constitutional amendment to supervise corporate power, curb overcapitalization, and ensure fair rates while maintaining the gains from industry and efficiency for all.
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Ison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin National Guard
Supreme Court of the United States
Wisconsin Commission
Commission
Uevack Attik
Trades Union
Congress
Commonwealth
England
Department of Justice
Regulation of Interstate Rail Rates and Oversight Proposal
A public plea for decisive federal regulation of railroad rates for interstate traffic. The speaker urges an administrative body, likely the Interstate Commerce Commission, to set maximum reasonable rates, curb rebates, require audits, and enforce speedy action. Emphasis on penalties, civil actions for rebates, and uniform oversight of private car lines and storage practices.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
American
Seaboard
Square Deal for All and the Honest Man Fi ght
The speaker warns that any rise of a spirit that harms individual worth threatens the republic. He argues the government's future depends on upholding the value of every honest man and warns cleavages among people do not align with class lines.
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Capitol Building
Railroad Rate Commission
Mill Street
Frank Culver
227 Main
North Siders
Main St
J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
Jos
P. Gohres
Robt. B. Lowry
Ass’t
W. B. Tseharner
Wm. F. Gohres
S. J. Waite
Irvine
Rogers Knives & Forks
Q&a
Rogers Fruit Knives
Rogers
Wis
Elgin
la Crosse
Main Street
Victor Talking Machine Co
Victor
Victor Records
the Bergh Piano Co
the Piano Quality Store
Cor
4Th and
Jay Streets
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