Complaint book, 1877-1887.

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Complaint book, 1877-1887.

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Complaints filed with the commission against railroad companies charge rate charge discrimination; delivery delays; unsafe conditions; poor accommodations; freight damage; and extortion. Entries include complaint filing date; complainant and respondent names; and complaint reason. Books also include commission actions and dates (until 1910); final action (i.e., complaint dismissed; referred to circuit court; order entered; recommendations), and occasional hearing reviews and commission orders.

ledgers 4 volumes.

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