 ... if not impracticable, is unnecessary and undesirable, for the reason that on their steep and long descending grades the purpose of the law, viz., the control of a train without the use of hand brakes, is much better and more safely accomplished by...  Hearings Before the Committee .. [February 19, 20, 22, March 15, 17, 1904 ... - Page 7by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce - 1904 - 76 pagesFull view - About this book
 | United States. Interstate Commerce Commission - 1904 - 808 pages
...is much better and more safely accomplished by another device which is described as a water brake. The proofs in these cases show that the objects of...imposes a specific requirement which in the case of narrow gauge locomotives on these lines is not compatible with the highest degree of safety. The device... | |
 | 1922 - 1148 pages
...of the alleged theft of a large number of automobiles by the plaintiff in error and his accomplices. Without reciting the facts In detail, it is sufficient to say that the evidence contained in the record strongly indicates that the Cadillac automobile in question was stolen... | |
 | United States. Interstate Commerce Commission - 1901 - 816 pages
...is much better and more safely accomplished by another device which is described as a water brake. The proofs in these cases show that the objects of...the employees who attended the hearing. In a word, l.he law imposes a specific requirement which in the case of narrow gauge locomotives on these lines... | |
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