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Speech by Daniel Davenport to the Chautauqua

Speech by Daniel Davenport to the Chautauqua

Daniel Davenport speaks to the Chautauqua society in Clarinda, Iowa, about the inadvisability of allowing the Interstate Commerce Commission to set railroad rates instead of the railroad owners. Davenport argues that this would lead to an increase in freight rates through a mileage tax, which would negatively impact the ability of western farmers to sell their goods throughout the country.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-16

Letter from John Byrne to William Loeb

Letter from John Byrne to William Loeb

Railroad executive John Byrne tells William Loeb that Canada’s “high government circles” have thoroughly discussed Prime Minister Sir Wilfred Laurier’s reply to Senator Charles W. Fairbanks declining the invitation to reassemble the joint high commission. Byrne cautions it is useless for President Roosevelt to press the question. Upon his return, Byrne will advise Roosevelt on responding to the proposed bill on fixed freight rates.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-12

Letter from Freeman L. Dustman

Letter from Freeman L. Dustman

Freeman L. Dustman discusses the differing opinions among Ohio Republicans on to what extent their platform should endorse President Roosevelt’s administration. Dustman notes that there are some who want to endorse Senators Foraker and Dick, while others do not because of their opposition to the railway rate bill and the Philippine tariff bill. Dustman requests that the recipients of the letter send in a statement expressing their views on the matter, to be published in The Blade.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-28