Oshkosh Shippers Challenge Excessive Freight Rates
Three combined actions against railroads pressed by Oshkosh shippers accuse carriers in fourteen cases of charging excessive through freight rates from Central Freight territory. Hearings before U S Interstate Commerce Commission examiner George av Brown probe whether through rates exceed local rates and if competition yields lower local fares. Varney for plaintiffs outlines case and seeks rate relief.
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George Av. Brown
United_States Interstate Commerce commission
Federal Building
Oshkosh Logging Toal Company
Chicago-Northwestern Pail Way Company
Termant & Menatran Company
Wisconsin Central Railways Company
Oshkosh Logging Tool Company
Chicago, Miwaukee & St Paul Railway Company
Chicago &Northwestern Railway Company
Western Freight Adjustment Association
McManamy, Thorn & Larish
R.ie Ywarney
Irvis
Manitowoc
Neenah
Wisconsin Sentral
Chicago & Northwestern Rillroad
Milwaukee Trust
Millwaukee
Bmanitowoc
Wisconsin Central
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Tate
Fe 36
Varney
Ing
Rates and claims debated over Oshkosh shipment charges
Testimony before the commission examined alleged local and through rates from cities including Buffalo Erie Pittsboro Cincinnati and Cleveland. Witnesses noted that through rates exceeded locals and objected to claims older than two years while defense argued Wisconsin rates were state regulated and affected by competition and shipment conditions.
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Buffalo
Osakeeh
Oshkosh
Erie
Pittsboro
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Grand Rapids
Mich
Varney
H. W Beyers
Chicago
Frioight
Chicago & Northwestern Ralroid Company
Chicago & Northwestern Ralroid Company. Mr. Beyers
Wisconsin
State Commission
Rebates and through rates debated by intercity carriers
Testimony details rebates to keep through rates from exceeding local sums as required by a 186 ruling. Interchange routes from Cer trax Breight territory to Oshkosh and Milwaukee to Oshkosh discussed. Examined objections, variable rates by commodity, and plans for a new schedule amid potential immediate changes.
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A.swm
Joralg
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Millwaukee
Freight rate manipulation discussed at regional conference
The report describes shipments from Battle Creek to Milwaukee via Chicago, with overcharges and schemes to share costs between Michigan Central and Chicago and North Western. It notes Oshkosh facing rate limits, reliance on St Paul rates, and proposed reforms to curb abuses in classification based pricing.
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Warner
Battle Creek
Chicago
Milwaukee
Miichigan Central Railroad
Chicago &Northwestern Railroad
Chilwankee
Pattle Creek
Millwankee
Osakosh
St. Paul
Chicago and Northwestern tariff dispute seeks through rate clarity
A Chicago and Northwestern misapplied a tariff charging an extra percentage for Milwaukee to Chicago transport. The incident prompts a new schedule of through rates or Commission revival of a prior ruling to determine if Oshkosh can secure favorable terms.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Milwaukee
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Oshkosh
United States
Crean
Dee
Gil
Raby
Gare
New York Avenue
Lincon Avenue
Fiat
Pelton’s Sakery
Objections over claims and through rates in Hepburn decision case
A court record notes objections raised by S A Lende general attorney for the company overcharges spanning several years. The Hepburn decision is said to have barred concessions to through rates and affected coalitions and freight tariffs. Representation includes S A Lynde and H W Beyer of Chicago for the Chinese Northwestern railroad and E G Clark for the Wisconsin Central in Wisconsin court.
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S A. Lende
General Atorney
Hepburn Ws
Chinese & Northwestern Mailroad
S. A. Lynde
General Attomner
H. W. Beyere
Chicago
Asictant Fretzht
Hi Oax6
lWwiseconsin Central Rafimad Company
Railcase Update in Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Case
William Ellis of Chicago commerce counsel J SM Davis of Milwaukee assistant general freight agent and H Debrier of Chicago of h claim department provide details. The case will probably be concluded by this evening.
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Cago
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
William Ellis
J. SM. Davis
Milwaukee
H. Debrier
Big race at Century Holler Rink promises thrilling one mile event
The Century Rink hosts a major one mile race Sunday evening to decide Fox River valley’s representative for the state championship at Mibwackée. Bonnie Prange of Neenah and Harry P. Kelsey of Milwaukee contend with Mark Anderson of Watertown’s title holder status and Oshkosh, Milwaukees entries. Prof Howard E Fielding, famed as Americas most graceful skater, will perform exhibitions with a world half mile roller record.
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Century
Hippodrome
Milsaukes
Fox River Valley
Mibwackée
Health officers inspection finds no violation on Lower Rowen Street
Health Officer Alf Brecie and assistant Frank Kitz inspected a Lower Rowen Street dumping area near the river. They found newspapers and rubbish but no garbage that endangers health, noting routine monitoring keeps the ground usable and free of decay that could breed mosquitoes and malaria.
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Alf Brecie
Frank Kitz
Lower Rowen Street
Tuesd
Mir_ Kitz
Kitz
Mr Cooper's Thin Skin Leads to Court and Workhouse
Old soldier George Cooper of Menasha had too much to drink and encountered two men on Main Street. His outburst led to arrest and commitment to county workhouse where he would be cared for as his condition was treated.
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George Cooper
Menasha
Main Street
Disorder at drink party ends with arrest and assault claim
George Leonard, an old soldier, was picked up on Washington Street after a tense confrontation at a drink invitation. A revolver drawn by George became jammed. Cones faced charges, fined 35 dollars and costs, or 15 days in the county workhouse, and paid. Detective Steinfort intervened to disarm Cooper and prevent further violence. Leonard was en route to Milwaukee to enter a soldiers home and was not jailed, given transport toward Allawaunee.
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George
Steinfort
Cooper
George Leonard
Washington Street
Noe
Milwaukee
Auiwaunee
Haynes Team to Open Indoor Baseball Series in Oshkosh
The Haynes Chicago champions face Paine Lumber in the first of a three game indoor baseball series at Armoury B in Oshkosh. The visiting club claims strong form and seeks a speedy display, as the locally popular series attracts many fans.
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Paine Lumber
Haynes
Chicago
Armor B
Paine Lumber Company
Anmrory B
Oshkosh
Paines
Haynes Club
Spalding
Spaldings
Defending champions set historic pace with streaks and losses
The team has defended its title for two years and posted just two defeats in seventy eight games over three years. Early season saw forty nine scoreless innings, with a strong defensive run.
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