Approvals of railroad rate changes, 1911-1933.

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Approvals of railroad rate changes, 1911-1933.

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Approvals and non-approvals of changes in railway rates and rules, including related correspondence, memoranda, and petitions.

20.8 c.f. (52 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6842237

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Transportation Division.

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Railroad Commission of Wisconsin

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Legislation of 1905 established a Railroad Commission of three members, to be appointed by the Governor (Chap. 362). The Commission succeeded the Railroad Commissioners' Department (WIHV85-A2017) which had been established in 1874. The name of this agency was changed in 1931 to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (WIHV85-A696). The Commission was granted extensive powers to investigate complaints against railroad companies, and its scrutiny extended to such matter...