The Science of Railways: Railway rates and government ownership. 1907World railway Publishing Company, 1907 |
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... monopolies , and the crushing out of independent industries by discriminations , become as impos- sible on the railways as it is upon our lakes , rivers , and canals . " * The picture is beautiful , but mislead- ing . The so - called ...
... monopolies , and the crushing out of independent industries by discriminations , become as impos- sible on the railways as it is upon our lakes , rivers , and canals . " * The picture is beautiful , but mislead- ing . The so - called ...
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... founded . It has been found that the cost of the property influences the rate only in those cases where monopoly exists , or where govern- ments assume to fix the rate . In the latter * Joseph Nimmo , Jr. 50 RAILWAY KATES.
... founded . It has been found that the cost of the property influences the rate only in those cases where monopoly exists , or where govern- ments assume to fix the rate . In the latter * Joseph Nimmo , Jr. 50 RAILWAY KATES.
Էջ 51
... monopolies and governments are frequently prohibitory . The profits of the carrier are unequally distri- buted . He is the creature of circumstances . " A rule that should measure charges by cost would work an entire revolution in the ...
... monopolies and governments are frequently prohibitory . The profits of the carrier are unequally distri- buted . He is the creature of circumstances . " A rule that should measure charges by cost would work an entire revolution in the ...
Էջ 51
... founded . It has been found that the cost of the property influences the rate only in those cases where monopoly exists , or where govern- 1 ments assume to fix the rate . In the latter * Joseph Nimmo , Jr. 50 RAILWAY KATES.
... founded . It has been found that the cost of the property influences the rate only in those cases where monopoly exists , or where govern- 1 ments assume to fix the rate . In the latter * Joseph Nimmo , Jr. 50 RAILWAY KATES.
Էջ 51
... monopolies and governments are frequently prohibitory . The profits of the carrier are unequally distri- buted . He is the creature of circumstances . " A rule that should measure charges by cost would work an entire revolution in the ...
... monopolies and governments are frequently prohibitory . The profits of the carrier are unequally distri- buted . He is the creature of circumstances . " A rule that should measure charges by cost would work an entire revolution in the ...
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Էջ 194 - ... keep itself informed as to the manner and method in which the same is conducted, and shall have the right to obtain from such common carriers full and complete information necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties and carry out the objects for which it was created...
Էջ 191 - ... state separately all terminal charges, storage charges, icing charges, and all other charges which the Commission may require, all privileges or facilities granted or allowed and any rules or regulations which in any wise change, affect, or determine any part or the aggregate of such aforesaid rates, fares, and charges, or the value of the service rendered to .the passenger, shipper, or consignee.
Էջ 202 - ... no contract, receipt, rule or regulation shall exempt such common carrier, railroad or transportation company from the liability hereby imposed : Provided, that nothing in this section shall deprive any holder of such receipt or bill of lading of any remedy or right of action which he has under existing law.
Էջ 203 - That nothing In this part shall prevent the carriage, storage, or handling of property free or at reduced rates for the United States, State, or municipal governments...
Էջ 187 - ... transportation" shall include cars and other vehicles and all instrumentalities and facilities of shipment or carriage, irrespecetive of ownership or of .any contract, express or implied, for the use thereof and all services in connection with the receipt, delivery, elevation, and transfer in transit, ventilation, refrigeration or icing, storage, and handling of property transported...
Էջ 187 - Provided, however, That the provisions of this act shall not apply to the transportation of passengers or property, or to the receiving, delivering, storage, or handling of property, wholly within one State, and not shipped to or from a foreign country from or to any State or Territory as aforesaid.
Էջ 188 - Columbia, or to any foreign country, any article or commodity, other than timber and the manufactured products thereof, manufactured, mined, or produced by it, or under its authority, or which it may own in whole, or in part, or in which it may have any interest direct or indirect...
Էջ 191 - Act shall file with the Commission created by this Act and print and keep open to public inspection schedules showing all the rates, fares, and charges for transportation between different points on its own route...
Էջ 193 - ... the date of the taking effect of this Act, the term of each to be designated by the President, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of seven years, except that any person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the commissioner whom he shall succeed.
Էջ 193 - That any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act, or, whenever such common carrier is a corporation, any director or officer thereof, or any receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or person acting for or employed by such corporation...