Bulletin of the University of Wisconsin: Economics and political science series, Volume 6University of Wisconsin., 1910 - Social sciences |
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... concessions were made . Naturally iron interests made least objection to a mere exten- sion of credit , and , as no ... concession in duties on railway iron . The rapid expansion of the United States has led to the continuous existence ...
... concessions were made . Naturally iron interests made least objection to a mere exten- sion of credit , and , as no ... concession in duties on railway iron . The rapid expansion of the United States has led to the continuous existence ...
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... concession was made to this movement in 1872 when the duty on steel rails was reduced to $ 25.20 a ton . Three years later , however , record is found of numerous petitions from man- ufacturers and workers in steel for a specific duty ...
... concession was made to this movement in 1872 when the duty on steel rails was reduced to $ 25.20 a ton . Three years later , however , record is found of numerous petitions from man- ufacturers and workers in steel for a specific duty ...
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... concessions and privileges were to be en- joyed by the United States in return , and the right to purchase the road after twenty years was reserved . This company ap- pears to be the same as the Atlantic and Pacific railroad , re ...
... concessions and privileges were to be en- joyed by the United States in return , and the right to purchase the road after twenty years was reserved . This company ap- pears to be the same as the Atlantic and Pacific railroad , re ...
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... concessions to be made by the railways . THE ROADS COMPLETED ; FURTHER ENCOURAGEMENT BEING GIVEN The act of 1862 had proved insufficiently attractive to capital , and for some time after the more generous act of 1864 progress was but ...
... concessions to be made by the railways . THE ROADS COMPLETED ; FURTHER ENCOURAGEMENT BEING GIVEN The act of 1862 had proved insufficiently attractive to capital , and for some time after the more generous act of 1864 progress was but ...
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... concessions . In 1880 a Senate committee reported that such discrimination against the gov- ernment as existed was usually of this character . 50 There was a great deal of complaint by individuals and com- panies ; but it must be ...
... concessions . In 1880 a Senate committee reported that such discrimination against the gov- ernment as existed was usually of this character . 50 There was a great deal of complaint by individuals and com- panies ; but it must be ...
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Page 34 - State shall be subject to the disposal of the legislature thereof, for the purposes aforesaid and no other; and the said railroad and branches shall be and remain a public highway, for the use of the government of the United States, free from toll or other charge upon the transportation of any property or troops of the United States.
Page 4 - ... engage mutually not to grant any particular favor to other nations, in respect of commerce and navigation, which shall not immediately become common to the other party, who shall enjoy the same freely, if the concession was freely made, or on allowing the same compensation, if the concession was conditional.
Page 281 - That in case any common carrier subject to the provisions of this Act shall do, cause to be done, or permit to be done, any act, matter, or thing in this Act prohibited or declared to be unlawful, or shall omit to do any act, matter, or thing in this Act required to be done...
Page 283 - railroad" as used in this Act shall include all bridges and ferries used or operated in connection with any railroad, and also all the road in use by any corporation operating a railroad, whether owned or operated under a contract, agreement, or lease; and the term "transportation" shall include all instrumentalities of shipment or carriage.
Page 68 - Commission, shall be deemed guilty of perjury, and on conviction thereof shall be punished as for such offense.
Page 281 - ... to be done not to be so done, or shall aid or abet any such omission or failure, or shall be guilty of any infraction of this...
Page 204 - To regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several States, and with the Indian tribes.
Page 70 - ... equal advantages and facilities as to rates, time, and transportation, without any discrimination of any kind in favor of the road or business of any or either of said companies, or adverse to the road or business of any or either of the others...
Page 55 - Nor shall any prohibition be imposed on the exportation or importation of any articles, the...
Page 278 - ... from being continuous from the place of shipment to the place of destination...