It would not allow them specials rates for shipping
It would not allow them specials rates for shipping
The Interstate Commerce Act
Railroads and communications. It strengthened the (very weak and ineffective) Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and the Elkins Act of 1903 and the Hepburn Act of 1906 which also regulated railroads.
It would not allow them specials rates for shipping
Wilson
Man-Elkins Act
It strengthened the Interstate Commerce Act.
It would not allow them specials rates for shipping
Railroads
The Elkins Act
The Elkins Act was imposed to stop the practice of rebates from railroad companies. It was supported as a way to end the influence of certain organizations that used railroads to transport goods. The organizations often sought out rebates from railroad companies after travel was completed.