Annual Report of the Public Utilities Commission of the District of Columbia, Volumen2U.S. Government Printing Office, 1915 |
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... Congress assembled : Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 20 of section 8 of an act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30 , 1914 , and for ...
... Congress assembled : Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 20 of section 8 of an act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30 , 1914 , and for ...
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... Congress were interpreted by the commission to require The Capital Traction Co. and the Washington & Maryland Railway Co. to furnish such facilities as will enable passengers to ride over the lines of both companies on one fare . This ...
... Congress were interpreted by the commission to require The Capital Traction Co. and the Washington & Maryland Railway Co. to furnish such facilities as will enable passengers to ride over the lines of both companies on one fare . This ...
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... Congress draft of a bill which would result in the complete separation of these two compa- nies , with recommendation for its passage . It is understood that this bill was introduced in the House of Representatives , was referred by ...
... Congress draft of a bill which would result in the complete separation of these two compa- nies , with recommendation for its passage . It is understood that this bill was introduced in the House of Representatives , was referred by ...
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... Congress for a special appro- priation of $ 110,000 for the purpose of making valuations . Congress having appropriated $ 100,000 , the work of valuing the larger utilities was commenced in April . E. W. Bemis , of Chicago , was ...
... Congress for a special appro- priation of $ 110,000 for the purpose of making valuations . Congress having appropriated $ 100,000 , the work of valuing the larger utilities was commenced in April . E. W. Bemis , of Chicago , was ...
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... Congress under the act of June 23 , 1874 ; as to whether The Capital Traction Co. had the right to charge the cost of the initial construction of the pavement between its tracks and for a space of 2 feet beyond the outer rails thereof ...
... Congress under the act of June 23 , 1874 ; as to whether The Capital Traction Co. had the right to charge the cost of the initial construction of the pavement between its tracks and for a space of 2 feet beyond the outer rails thereof ...
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Página 93 - And in order to ascertain that value, the original cost of construction, the amount expended in permanent improvements, the amount and market value of its bonds and stock, the present as compared with the original cost of construction, the probable earning capacity of the property under particular rates prescribed by statute, and the sum required to meet operating expenses, are all matters for consideration, and are to be given such weight as may be just and right in each case.
Página 104 - ... a like and contemporaneous service In the transportation of a like kind of traffic under substantially similar circumstances and conditions, such common carrier shall be deemed guilty of unjust discrimination, which Is hereby prohibited and declared to be unlawful.
Página 104 - That if any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall, directly or indirectly, by any special rate, rebate, drawback, or other device, charge, demand, collect, or receive from any person or persons a greater or less compensation...
Página 93 - What the company is entitled to ask is a fair return upon the value of that which it employs for the public convenience. On the other hand, what the public is entitled to demand is that no more be exacted from it for the use of a public highway than the services rendered by it are reasonably worth.
Página 95 - ... or the city of Washington from so altering or improving such streets and avenues, and the sewerage thereof, as may be under their respective authority and control ; and in such event it shall be the duty of said...
Página 104 - ... charge, demand, collect or receive from any, person, firm or corporation a greater or less compensation for any service rendered or to be rendered by it...
Página 108 - It is true that the reference is to 'any' matter under inquiry, and so on, and it is suggested that this is fatally defective because too broad and unlimited in its extent; but nothing is better settled than that statutes should receive a sensible construction, such as will effectuate the legislative intention, and, if possible, so as to avoid an unjust or an absurd conclusion, Lau Ow Bew v.
Página 83 - It shall be unlawful for any public utility to charge, demand, collect or receive a greater or less compensation for any service performed by it within the state or for any service in connection therewith than is specified...
Página 93 - We hold, however, that the basis of all calculations as to the reasonableness of rates to be charged by a corporation maintaining a highway under legislative sanction must be the fair value of the property being used by it for the convenience of the public.
Página 23 - That the said company shall keep separate, true and accurate accounts showing the receipt and application in detail of the proceeds of the sale or disposal of the bonds hereby authorized to be issued; and on or before the...