Southern Pacific Imperial Valley Claim: Evidence, Statement, And Argument Before The Committee On Claims Of The House Of Representatives (1908) - Paperback

Southern Pacific Imperial Valley Claim: Evidence, Statement, and Argument before the Committee on Claims of the House of Representatives is a historical document that was published in 1908 by the United States Congress. The book contains a detailed account of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company's claim for reimbursement from the federal government for damages incurred during the construction of a railroad line in the Imperial Valley of California.The book is divided into several sections, including an introduction, evidence presented by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, statements made by witnesses, and arguments presented by both the railroad company and the government. The evidence presented includes maps, photographs, and various documents related to the construction of the railroad line.The Southern Pacific Railroad Company's claim was based on the argument that the construction of the railroad line had caused significant damage to the surrounding land, including the destruction of crops and the diversion of water from the Colorado River. The company argued that the federal government was responsible for these damages, as it had granted the company the right to construct the railroad line through the Imperial Valley.The government, however, argued that the damages were the result of the company's own negligence and mismanagement, and that the company was therefore not entitled to reimbursement. The arguments presented by both sides are detailed in the book, providing a fascinating insight into the legal and political issues surrounding the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad in the early 20th century.Overall, Southern Pacific Imperial Valley Claim: Evidence, Statement, and Argument before the Committee on Claims of the House of Representatives is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex relationship between the federal government and the railroad industry in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.