Report of the Select Committee of the House of Representatives, Appointed Under the Resolution of January 6, 1873: To Make Inquiry in Relation to the Affairs of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, the Credit Mobilier of America, and Other Matters Specified in Said Resolution and in Other Resolutions Referred to Said CommitteeU.S. Government Printing Office, 1873 - 786 halaman Investigates allegations of bribery involving several United States representatives and senators and the Credit Mobilier of America. Sen. James W. Patterson (Republican, New Hampshire) in particular was accused of having profited from purchase of railroad stocks at prices greatly below their market value. |
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Halaman ii
... shares of the capital stock . The act of 1862 provided that the shares should be of the par value of $ 1,000 each , of which not more than two hundred should be owned by any one per- son . This was changed by the act of 1864 , so that ...
... shares of the capital stock . The act of 1862 provided that the shares should be of the par value of $ 1,000 each , of which not more than two hundred should be owned by any one per- son . This was changed by the act of 1864 , so that ...
Halaman vi
... shares of $ 100 each ; and the commissioners aforesaid , or a majority of them , may , in person or by proxy , open books of subscription at such times and places as they deem expe- dient , and when five thousand shares shall have been ...
... shares of $ 100 each ; and the commissioners aforesaid , or a majority of them , may , in person or by proxy , open books of subscription at such times and places as they deem expe- dient , and when five thousand shares shall have been ...
Halaman vii
... shares of Union Pacific stock were $ 1,000 each . After the act of 1864 was passed these shares were canceled , and a re - issue was made in shares of $ 100 each . The re - issue was made to the stockholders of the Credit Mobilier , and ...
... shares of Union Pacific stock were $ 1,000 each . After the act of 1864 was passed these shares were canceled , and a re - issue was made in shares of $ 100 each . The re - issue was made to the stockholders of the Credit Mobilier , and ...
Halaman x
... shares in the capital stock of the said Credit Mobilier of America on the day of the date hereof , in propor- tion to the number of shares which said stockholders now severally hold and own , and for the use and benefit of such of the ...
... shares in the capital stock of the said Credit Mobilier of America on the day of the date hereof , in propor- tion to the number of shares which said stockholders now severally hold and own , and for the use and benefit of such of the ...
Halaman xi
... shares and proxies for other shares therein , for the protection of our mutual in- terests and the interests of our constituents , do hereby mutually agree each with the other , at any and every election of directors of the Union ...
... shares and proxies for other shares therein , for the protection of our mutual in- terests and the interests of our constituents , do hereby mutually agree each with the other , at any and every election of directors of the Union ...
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amount attorney Benjamin E board of directors bonds?-A Boston build the road C. S. Bushnell capital stock cash cent Central Pacific Railroad CHAIRMAN committee connected construction contract?-A contractors corporation cost Credit Mobilier dividends Dodge estimate executive expenses first-mortgage bonds George Opdyke give Government bonds Government directors HOAR Horace F Hoxie contract hundred hundredth meridian interest issued John Duff John M. S. Williams land-grant bonds member of Congress miles millions Mobilier of America never Nickerson Oakes Ames contract Oliver Ames Omaha Pacific Railroad Company paid pany parties payment persons president profits question R. G. Hazard received recollect reference resolution road Company road?-A securities shares SHELLABARGER Sidney Dillon sold statement stock?-A stockholders subscribed subscription suppose that?-A thing thousand dollars time?-A tion transaction treasurer trustees understand Union Pacific Rail Union Pacific Railroad vouchers Williams York
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Halaman xxv - And the better to accomplish the object of this act, namely, to promote the public interest and welfare by the construction of said railroad and telegraph line, and keeping the same in working order, and to secure to the government at all times (but particularly in time of war) the use and benefits of the same for postal, military and other purposes, Congress may, at any time, having due regard for the rights of said companies named herein, add to, alter, amend, or repeal this act.
Halaman xxvi - An act [to amend an act entitled an act] to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, and to secure to the Government the use of the same for postal, military, and other purposes, approved July first, eighteen hundred and sixty-two," approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
Halaman xxv - That there be, and is hereby, granted to the said company, for the purpose of aiding in the construction of said railroad and telegraph line, and to secure the safe and speedy transportation of the mails, troops, munitions of war, and public stores...
Halaman 233 - In consideration of their exertions to increase the demand for coal and the large sum to be expended in improvements, it is further agreed that the party of the second part...
Halaman 8 - County, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the original Resolution No.
Halaman vi - ... hereby given, subject only to such liabilities as other shareholders are subject to, which liabilities are no more than for the payment to the company of the sums due or to become due on the shares held by them...
Halaman 760 - Payments hereon shall be made to the party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, in cash ; but if the government bonds received by the...
Halaman x - ... it shall be lawful for the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns...
Halaman 8 - ... shall pay to the state treasurer, for the use of the state, a license fee of one-eighth of one per centum...
Halaman 592 - The said railroad company agrees to furnish the party of the second part such cars as they may require in the operation of their business, and to transport them as promptly as possible. This agreement to remain in force for fifteen years. The...