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Representative Parsons writes to William Loeb concerning how different railroad companies feel about a proposed utilities bill. Traction railroads support the bill while steam engines oppose it. Parsons also comments about a suggestion from the traction interests that the bill should be amended.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-18
Second Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger sends Postmaster General Wynne a memorandum regarding the establishment of mail service on the electric car line between Watertown, New York, and the nearby village of Dexter, New York. A prior report, made in the spring, had said that improvements were being made on the line, and that the operating company did not wish to carry mail until after the improvements were completed, likely by fall. A petition reopening the matter has been received, Shallenberger states that while an updated report on the status of the line has not yet been received, the case will be given prompt attention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-25
A streetcar labeled “Republican Protection Line” and “Congress 47” rounds a curve with a crowd of men standing on the rear platform. Among them is the conductor labeled “Keifer” and Frank Hiscock. Uncle Sam, holding a basket with papers labeled “Silver Problem, Pension Reform, Our Navy, Civil Service, [and] Int. Revenue Reform,” stands beside the tracks, shaking his umbrella at the passing car as Keifer tells him to “take the next car.” With Uncle Sam are a young child labeled “Anti-Monopoly” and a young woman holding an infant labeled “Tariff Reform.” The next car on the tracks is labeled “Democratic Puzzle-Line” and “48,” which is being pulled by a tired-looking donkey.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1883-03-07