Akron Railway Company v. United States

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Messrs. Walter C. Noyes and H. T. Newcomb, both of New York City, for appellants.

Mr. H. A. Taylor, of New York City, for Erie R. Co. and others.

Mr. Alexander H. Elder, of New York City, for Central R. Co. of New Jersey.

Mr. Charles F. Choate, Jr., of Boston, Mass., for Boston & M. R. R.

Mr. Blackburn Esterline, of Washington, D. C., for the United States.

Mr. Walker D. Hines, of New York City, for Interstate Commerce Commission.

Mr. Justice BRANDEIS delivered the opinion of the Court.