Investigation and suspension files, 1947-1972.

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Investigation and suspension files, 1947-1972.

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Docket files (IS 1 - IS 25; IS 22 missing) concerning the suspension of rate schedules for railroads and trucks, which if permitted to become effective would foster destructive competitive practices among or jeopardize the economic position of competing carriers. Files contain orders, correspondence, exhibits, petitions, and proceedings concerning transportation rate schedules for livestock, salt, malt, coffee, grain, and various other products.

0.75 cu. ft. (1 box).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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Minnesota. Dept. of Public Service.

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Railroad and Warehouse Commission of the State of Minnesota

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These registers were kept under the RRWC's regulatory responsibilities for stockyard rates (1919-1922; see Laws 1919 c461) and for licensing of livestock buyers (1935-1967; see Laws 1935 c216). In 1967 the RRWC was replaced by the Public Service Department (Laws 1967 c864), and in 1974 the livestock regulatory functions were transferred to the Department of Agriculture (Laws 1974 c347). The 1962-1975 RRWC register book was apparently transferred to and used by these successor agencies. ...