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Many stories relating to preferential shipping rates and their adverse effects were presented to the Interstate Commerce Commission, centering around attempts by the Armour Car Line to destroy the credit of shippers “unless they submitted to the imposition of excessive charges in connection with the transportation of perishable commodities.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-13
Extract from the Bad Lands Cow Boy stating that Medora, North Dakota, has a larger freight, express and passenger business than Mandan, North Dakota, or Glendive, Montana.
Dickinson State University
1885-08-02
President Roosevelt has come to the conclusion that Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission has not come up with any legislation to address the complaints of car shortages and fears shippers are expecting immediate action. Roosevelt feels Knapp should make a statement on the matter explaining why legislation is not being introduced to Congress at the moment. Roosevelt believes the problem could be solved with administrative action by the Interstate Commerce Commission, rather than judicial action, and if it is not possible to work primarily as an administrative body then the Interstate Commerce Commission should be dismantled and replaced with another administrative body.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-24
Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry informs President Roosevelt that the railroads have agreed to the Navy’s wishes regarding government colliers, and he describes the positions of the colliers. The waiver of precedence for Panama colliers could once again agitate the commercial interests, but Newberry does not foresee long term effects if the railroads and coal suppliers can agree. He recommends the transfer of a few cargoes already en route.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-01