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Editorial
August 16, 1921
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes the Interstate Commerce Commission for inconsistently finding western cattle freight rates appropriate yet recommending a reduction to 80% of current levels, suggesting reluctance to honestly address the issue.
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Full Text
The interstate commerce commission is displaying remarkable consideration for the feelings of the railroad managers. It finds that freight rates on cattle in the west are not higher than they should be. At the same time it suggests that the roads reduce the rates to a figure equivalent to 80 per cent of present charges. If existing rates are no higher than they should be, the public may be curious to know why a reduction has been recommended. There seems to be on all sides an unwillingness to face the freight rate situation honestly.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Interstate Commerce Commission
Freight Rates
Cattle
West
Railroads
Rate Reduction
What entities or persons were involved?
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Managers
The Roads
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Interstate Commerce Commission's Freight Rate Recommendations For Cattle
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Inconsistency And Reluctance To Address Freight Rates Honestly
Key Figures
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Managers
The Roads
Key Arguments
Icc Shows Consideration For Railroad Managers' Feelings
Freight Rates On Cattle In The West Are Not Higher Than They Should Be
Icc Suggests Reducing Rates To 80 Percent Of Present Charges
Inconsistency In Recommending Reduction If Rates Are Appropriate
Unwillingness On All Sides To Face Freight Rate Situation Honestly