Publisher's Synopsis
Ash Pan Bill: Hearings Before The Committee On Interstate And Foreign Commerce Of The House Of Representatives On H. R. 19795 To Promote The Safety Of Employees Upon Railroads (1908) is a book that contains the transcripts of hearings held by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the House of Representatives in 1908 on H.R. 19795, a bill aimed at promoting the safety of employees working on railroads. The hearings cover a range of topics related to railroad safety, including the use of ash pans, which were used to collect ash and other debris from locomotives. The book provides an in-depth look at the issues and concerns surrounding railroad safety at the turn of the 20th century, and offers valuable insights into the history of transportation in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.