Uniform bill of lading proposed for American railroads
Chicago reports on Interstate Commerce Commission hearings October 15 in Washington reviewing a new uniform bill of lading form agreed by shippers and carriers. The draft covers liability, storage, diversion to water routes, and notice requirements, with strong focus on protecting shipper rights and clarifying carrier responsibilities across through routes.
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S. Water &J
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Atatute
Attorney -Marshall
Produce -Reporter Co
Thomas Marshall
Jading
Pendin
Washington, D. C
Mente Co
Consignor
Coneignes
Cartier
Mississippi
All &E
Ordine
Eee Ouds- Man
Srail
Bronsrone
Genz Su Suonene
Nts
Bill of Lading Valuation Controversy Sparks Railroad Claims Debate
Discussion critiques two exceptions letting railroads cap damages at invoice value or tariff, arguing these weaken shipper protections. The speaker calls for simpler liability limits and faster written claims within sixty days to avoid traps in common bills of lading.
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Rer
Carnee
Lozs
Amners & Jawer
Valle
Branch League Opposes Uniform Bill of Lading
Cincinnati branch of the National League of Commission Merchants at the Grand hotel passed resolutions protesting the proposed uniform bill of lading and pledged to oppose it. They will forward a remonstrance to Interstate Commerce Commission Secretary Moseley. The group also opposed rate increases by Southern Pacific and Santa Fe and criticized a new class rate raising vegetable shipments from Chicago to Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
National League of Commission
Grand_ hotel
E. A. Moseley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Chicago
TramMc Association
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Chicago Branch to Investigate Uniform Bill of Lading
A meeting of the Chicago local branch of the National League of Commission Merchants discussed a new uniform bill of lading. A committee including W. L. Loeffel, Weaver, J. C. Scales, and others was formed to report at an upcoming meeting in a few days.
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Chicago
National League of Commission Merchants
W. L. Loeffel
Barnett Bross Co
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