In a shocking move, the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) delivered a double-edged blow to Eastern carriers on June 21, 1913. The Commission’s ruling left representatives of these carriers in a state of utter confusion and uncertainty, wondering if they would be able to reopen the advance in rates case. The Commission’s decision was made in a brief, yet telling, manner, as they turned down the carriers’ application for a rate increase in official classification territory. But just an hour or two later, the Commission handed down an order that effectively allowed the reopening of the case, leaving many to question the motive behind this contradictory move.
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- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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