Consolidation of Railwayproperties: Hearings...on S. 2224...May 21, 1924-[Jan. 13, 1925] |
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... line tracks for a reasonable distance outside the terminals ; and either omit from all the systems or include in any one of the systems properties comprising any section of railway lines , if the commission further finds that the ...
... line tracks for a reasonable distance outside the terminals ; and either omit from all the systems or include in any one of the systems properties comprising any section of railway lines , if the commission further finds that the ...
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... lines , or transportation over such lines , in pursuance of the extension , enlargement , or abandonment . " ( 13 ) The commission may at any time by order require railway properties to be made available for common use , as provided in ...
... lines , or transportation over such lines , in pursuance of the extension , enlargement , or abandonment . " ( 13 ) The commission may at any time by order require railway properties to be made available for common use , as provided in ...
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... lines that have been omitted from any system so as to be available for the common use of two or more systems . ( g ) Shall have power to conduct the business of a common carrier by rail- road , and to maintain , manage , and operate its ...
... lines that have been omitted from any system so as to be available for the common use of two or more systems . ( g ) Shall have power to conduct the business of a common carrier by rail- road , and to maintain , manage , and operate its ...
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... lines and the division of joint rates between them and the trunk lines perhaps ought to be on a more favorable basis to the feeders . If we are not to have consolidation , this problem would have to be taken up , and I think it might ...
... lines and the division of joint rates between them and the trunk lines perhaps ought to be on a more favorable basis to the feeders . If we are not to have consolidation , this problem would have to be taken up , and I think it might ...
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... lines to acquire or to sell others ; there are a great many questions of individuality of the men in control of dif ... lines within a given territory , the security holders of the several lines would exchange so as to bring about a ...
... lines to acquire or to sell others ; there are a great many questions of individuality of the men in control of dif ... lines within a given territory , the security holders of the several lines would exchange so as to bring about a ...
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ACTING CHAIRMAN adopted advantage amended approved articles of incorporation average basis bill bring by-laws CAIN capitalization carrier cent class of shares committee competition Congress consideration consolidated systems consolidation of railway cost determine directors earn economy effect Ellison D existing fair return Federal railroad corporation going haul hearings holders income interstate commerce act Interstate Commerce Commission lease matter Mississippi River necessary OLDHAM operating opinion ownership par value paragraph plan of consolidation present law problem proposed public interest purpose question railroad consolidation act railroad systems railway properties requirements respect result ROBINSON route Secretary HOOVER securities Senator CUMMINS Senator FERNALD Senator FESS Senator HOWELL Senator WATSON similar solidation Southern Pacific stockholders strong roads suggestion terminal territory thing Thom tion traffic transportation act United valuation weak roads weaker roads whole York Central
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Page 1 - Subject to the foregoing requirements, the several systems shall be so arranged that the cost of transportation as between competitive systems and as related to the values of the properties through which the service is rendered shall be the same, so far as practicable...
Page 91 - Commission, by one of such carriers of the control of any other such carrier or carriers either under a lease or by the purchase of stock or in any other manner not involving the consolidation of such carriers into a single system for ownership and operation...
Page 2 - ... the law of any State or the decision or order of any State authority to the contrary notwithstanding.
Page 44 - Commission shall as soon as practicable prepare and adopt a plan for the consolidation of the railway properties of the continental United States into a limited number of systems.
Page 30 - ... the cost of transportation as between competitive systems and as related to the values of the properties through which the service is rendered shall be the same, so far as practicable, so that these systems can employ uniform rates in the movement of competitive traffic and under efficient management earn substantially the same rate of return upon the value of their respective railway properties.
Page 5 - Commission may from time to time designate) will, under honest, efficient and economical management and reasonable expenditures for maintenance of way, structures and equipment, earn an aggregate annual net railway operating income equal, as nearly as may be, to a fair return upon the aggregate value of the railway property of such carriers held for and used in the service of transportation...
Page 91 - Whenever the Commission is of opinion, after hearing, upon application of any carrier or carriers engaged in the transportation of passengers or property subject to this Act...
Page 24 - There is one other question that I would like to ask you, Mr.
Page 2 - When the Commission has agreed upon a tentative plan, it shall give the same due publicity and upon reasonable notice, including notice to the Governor of each State, shall hear all persons who may file or present objections thereto.
Page 43 - In the exercise of its power to prescribe just and reasonable rates the Commission shall give due consideration, among other factors, to the effect of rates on the movement of traffic...