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Proposals for Federal Supervision of Railroads and Finance
The speaker argues for strong federal oversight to curb overcapitalization in railroads, insists on public disclosure of all deals, and favors national charters or similar supervision. He urges physical valuation, strict capital rules, and public accountability for misuse while praising honest managers and banking parallels to reassure investors.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
England
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Commission
Northern Pacific Railroad
Iowa
Grenville M. Dodge
Iona