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The Progressive Farmer in Raleigh, North Carolina

20 Jul 1897

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The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1897

Page

3

State News Highlights From North Carolina Press

Craven county sticks to August public school election defiance. the state will compel a vote. The Charlotte Observer expands printing capacity and shifts format. Advent proselytes warn of end times. Southern City boom with 20 lot sales and new railroad sidetrack. Greensboro sees record building. Local crime notes include murder sentence in Red Springs and various thefts, burglaries, and a five foot ten inch snake incident.

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Public plea for railway rate reduction in North Carolina

Judge Glark urges the Railroad Commission to cut passenger and freight rates, arguing that current charges exceed a fair 4 percent return on $26 million in state rail investment. He cites three main systems, calls for graded 2 to 3 cent per mile fares, and warns that high rates drain local capital while benefitting nonresident owners. The letter defends public power to regulate tariffs.

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