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The Match King on the Railroad Game
Pearson's C C Barber argues for government ownership of railroads to curb abuses, citing rail earnings, freight rates, and express companies, and envisions bonds, postal savings banks, and broader citizen stake. He contrasts U S and European practices and urges national control to reduce rates and boost prosperity.
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Match Trust
Secretary of the Treasury
Poor’s Manual of Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Poor’s ‘‘Manual of Industrials
America
France
Normandy
Germany
Minister of Railways
United States
Washington
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