Railroad rate fairness debated by Senator Stanford
The St Louis Republican critiques Stanford's Southern Pacific long haul policy arguing that charging $30 per ton for 1500 miles while $10 covers 3000 miles is unfair. It questions if a railroad can justify cross subsidies harming local customers and demands a mean rate benefiting communities along the line.
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St. Louis
Seuator Stanford
California
United States
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Franciso
Gulf of Mexico
New York
Canada
Stanford
Missouri
Illinois
Democrats pledge rail reform in Missouri extra session
The St Louis Republican argues the extra session will shape reforms to curb pooling discrimination and extortion by railroad corporations. It asserts the Democratic party will be held accountable if it fails to enact the promised measures and notes upcoming state and national elections. The piece frames public will as decisive in restoring railway reinstatement and presses Democrats to carry out voters’ wishes.
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St. Louis
Democratic Party
United States
Missouri
Rhode Island
Uode Island
Coal Fight Prompts Higher Anthracite Prices Across Rail Lines
The interstate commerce bill prompts a rise in anthracite coal costs as railroads and coal miners align to push higher rates. Government contracts facing increases from six dollars per ton to over seven fifty per ton reflect broader calls for regulation to curb coal rail pool power and protect the public.
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St. Joseph
St. Louis
Buffalo
Coal Corporations of
America
March railroad returns show strong gains across lines
The Financial Chronicle notes March gross earnings for 111 roads at 28,751,619 dollars, up from 24,997,240 the year before. February and January gains exceeded 1.7 and 3.8 million dollars respectively, with only thirteen roads earning less than a year earlier. First quarter earnings on 110 roads total 76,995,251 dollars, up about 164 percent from last year. For the first week of April, 40 roads earned 5,079,488 dollars, up from 2,317,087 a year ago, with only three showing declines.
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Financial Chronicle
Lafayette county splits on railroad legislation stance
The Springfield Herald notes that Lafayette County appears divided on railroad legislation yet acknowledges a recent mood of unity in favor. It mocks the idea of unanimous public sentiment and suggests opposition could arise if a meeting condemns Governor Marmaduke for calling the extra session.
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Springfield Herald
Lafayette County
Marmaduke
Railroads blamed for stiff rates and travel hurdles
Marshall Democrat reports railroads adopt a dangerous scheme to undermine interstate commerce law by raising freight rates and creating travel obstacles. The move could convince people that the law does not go far enough to control these dangerous corporations.
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Marshall Democrat
Missouri urges railroad law in special session
The Missouri public calls for a reasonable railroad law with a united, strong voice. Sentiment favors action and leaves little doubt that a special session is required to enact straightforward reforms.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Missouri Legislature Shapes Prohibition and Railroad Questions
The Missouri legislature, in a late RusSION era remark, wisely manages the prohibition issue to avoid it impacting next year’s general campaign. If equally prudent at the special session, it will address the railroad question similarly.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Farms for sale by I Bon Moch at Lexington Market
A fragment describes farms for sale by I Bon Moch at Lexington Market. Limited readable details include the seller name and location indicating a local real estate listing.
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I. Bon
Moch
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