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Esch bill would extend federal rail and wire service control
Rep John J Esch of Wisconsin unveils a broad transportation plan to keep rail road telegraph and telephone wages high to meet living costs The bill expands Interstate Commerce Commission powers to set rates supervise private carriers including railroads telegraph and telephone systems oil pipelines and meat packers It allows pooling consolidations and minimum rates and enables emergency suspensions for public interests Also includes state input and securities supervision and ends with a humorous Kansas City Journal excerpt and Hotel Dyckman notice
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