Railroad Taxation

Railroad Taxation presents suggestions submitted to the Ways and Means Committee of the Iowa State Senate on behalf of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company. This historical document offers insights into the arguments and perspectives of a major railway company concerning taxation policies in the late 19th or early 20th century. It provides valuable primary source material for understanding the complexities of railroad finance, legal considerations, and the relationship between railway companies and state governments. The text offers a glimpse into the historical debates surrounding taxation and infrastructure development.

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