Railroad Passes of Otto Mears – Railroads until 1906 commonly issued free printed paper or card travel passes to such people as employees, their families, shippers, clergymen, politicians, judges and others whose influence was sought in the railroads' favor.
Railroad passes, issued by railroads until 1906, were commonly used to grant free travel to individuals with influence, such as employees, their families, shippers, clergymen, politicians, judges, and others who could benefit the railroad's interests.