Lectures on the Growth and Development of the United States, Volume 10Amer. Educational Alliance, 1915 - United States |
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Page 459
... railroads at the rate of $ 16,000 for each mile actually constructed . But the roads obtained endorsements not only for what was actually constructed but for hundreds of miles that were never constructed ; one road alone — the Alabama ...
... railroads at the rate of $ 16,000 for each mile actually constructed . But the roads obtained endorsements not only for what was actually constructed but for hundreds of miles that were never constructed ; one road alone — the Alabama ...
Page 460
... railroad and levee aid , etc. Bonds were issued on rails laid in one direction and a second series was issued on the same rails which had been taken up and laid in an opposite direction . Aid was given to the railroads for embankments ...
... railroad and levee aid , etc. Bonds were issued on rails laid in one direction and a second series was issued on the same rails which had been taken up and laid in an opposite direction . Aid was given to the railroads for embankments ...
Page 468
... railroads and telegraph lines . Even the private ac- counts and gambling losses of the members were paid . * The legislature invested several millions in railroads and subsequently waived its claim to any share in the roads ; it ...
... railroads and telegraph lines . Even the private ac- counts and gambling losses of the members were paid . * The legislature invested several millions in railroads and subsequently waived its claim to any share in the roads ; it ...
Page 472
... Railroad was intro- duced in the House , but was SO amended as to kill it . Blaine , how- ever , used his influence to side - track the amendment and the bill in its original form became law . Blaine subsequently accepted a " " commis ...
... Railroad was intro- duced in the House , but was SO amended as to kill it . Blaine , how- ever , used his influence to side - track the amendment and the bill in its original form became law . Blaine subsequently accepted a " " commis ...
Page 474
... railroads evinced a de- sire to become possessed of about the same amount of Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad first mortgage bonds and land grant bonds . The sale of these bonds realized a sum that more than enabled Blaine to ...
... railroads evinced a de- sire to become possessed of about the same amount of Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad first mortgage bonds and land grant bonds . The sale of these bonds realized a sum that more than enabled Blaine to ...
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