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100	1		_aParsons, Frank, _d1854-1908
245	1	4	_aThe heart of the railroad problem : _bThe history of railway discrimination in the United States, the chief efforts at control and the remedies proposed, with hints from other countries
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2022-08-01
508			_aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"The Heart of the Railroad Problem" by Frank Parsons is a historical and analytical work written in the early 20th century. This book explores the systemic issues of railway favoritism and discrimination in the United States, examining how these practices impact shippers and the economy as a whole. The author draws on extensive research conducted through his travels in Europe and across the United States, which informs his understanding of the inequities present in the railway system. The beginning of the book sets the stage for an in-depth discussion regarding the legal principles of impartiality that railroad companies are supposed to adhere to as common carriers. Parsons outlines the pervasive issue of unjust favoritism towards larger shippers and the negative effects on smaller competitors and the public interest. He observes that despite existing laws designed to ensure fairness, the practice of discrimination persists, fueling ongoing debate about regulation and the role of government in overseeing the railway industry. Throughout the opening portion, Parsons establishes a clear intention to reveal the motives behind railway practices and suggest potential remedies based on lessons learned from both American history and international examples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Little, Brown, and company, 1906
653			_aRailroads and state -- United States
653			_aRailroads -- Freight -- Rates -- United States
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/cu31924070647270
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68664
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