Big Increase in Rail Rates Sends Passenger Fares Up
A major spread in rail charges follows a government order increasing pay and freight rates. The move targets freight to and from the United States and affects passenger fares, with the aim of aligning interstate and state rates toward a national standard. The policy includes provisions for veterans and sailors at reduced or special rates, while urging reductions where feasible for public relief.
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Washington
Palins
Serre Raves
Merial
Ead
Peru
Ket
Taerweres
Inetiad
Wwe Etera
Feerly & Bilivs
Graera
Bardes
Seine
Jocony
Peregal Jones
Gees
Me Ades
United States
Gevers
Cubett Tate
Federal
Mall Road Administration
State Railroad and Public Utilities
Ralleondrte Agente
Mertland
Henry
Railroad Wage and Fare Increases Amid War Time Pressures
The article outlines fare hikes from 2 cents a mile to higher rates, including passenger passes and round trips, with redemption rules and new Pullman and freight charges. It details wage boosts for railway workers retroactive to January, listing percentage raises for engineers, conductors, brakemen, and other staff, plus special pay for under eighteen workers and office crews.
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Benks
Mintes
Preserver
Presenger Condetore
Poseenger
Poseencer
From &W
New York Army Hospital No. 1 Chronicle of War Care
The issue details the New York Army Hospital No. 1, its construction begun May 15, its features a long two story brick complex forming an H shape, and the army staff running every ward. It notes the hospital’s cheerful environment, the role of Columbia University doctors, and the large laundry operation managed by the army.
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Memica
Cleewet Fink
Bettlefleete of
Barner Teitet
New York
Wowten
Efe Sargeras
Columbian University
Finial Jone
Tle
Columbia
Hospital
F. Winn
Col
Gretense
Lee
Tibet
Tie Sorin
States Military Hospital
Peter
Stan Blichbold
Pablo Velal
Lee Ul Poiter
Army
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Ownta
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Lee Mogi
Great Army Hospital
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