Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 June 1907 — WILL FIGHT 2-CENT FARES [ARTICLE]

WILL FIGHT 2-CENT FARES

v Western Railways Will Attack Them ' Both Through the Courts and by Cutting Off Reduced Rates. Chicago, June 12.—Western railroad presidents at a conference here decided to contest the 2-cent passenger laws in at least five states Nebraska, Missouri, lowa and Arkansas. Following this decision the passenger representatives of all western roads agreed not to grant any reduced rates for any occasion until the 2-cent fight shall have been concluded. The passenger men were presented with a letter written by Secretary Moseley, of the Interstate commerce commission, to the Central Passenger association, stating that the proposed plan for putting National Educational association rates Into effect is illegal and cannot be tolerated. The Chicago Commercial association and the St. Louis Merchants’ association and similar organizations will be to|d that rates for merchants’ meetings are no longer available. This decision will also cut off clergymen, charity workers, state conventions, Sisters of Charity and all who have enjoyed cheap rate privileges, for fares will be placed upon a strict 2-cent basis.