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This newspaper article includes a number of cartoons and photographs about “railroad rate legislation.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-07
Although President Roosevelt is willing to speak with Ray Stannard Baker about his thoughts on the bill establishing a maximum railroad rate, he believes that not much good will come of it. He explains to Baker why he prefers first trying to get legislation setting a maximum rate before adding a provision giving the Interstate Commerce Commission the power to set definite rates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-22
This book begins with a statement from President Roosevelt’s message to Congress on December 3, 1901, warning against legislation that would “interfere with the development and operation” of the railroads. Other introductory statements are from Samuel Spencer, calling for the prosecution and punishment of persons guilty of breaking the law but not indiscriminate public condemnation of all railroad officials; and from H. T. Newcomb, who gives background on the Esch-Townsend bill which gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the power to set railway rates. Newcomb states that the purpose of the book is to “demonstrate the gains that result to all producers and consumers from the free action of commercial forces in shipping and transportation, and the losses that result from unwise statutory restrictions.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-08
Samuel Spencer, president of the Southern Railway, has offered the use of a private car for President Roosevelt’s trip to Rapidan, Virginia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-18