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Railroads prospered in 1923 with outlook for 1924
Review notes railroads posted a strong year with net income around 820.9 million for ten months and potential to reach 1 billion. Traffic rose to record levels, carloadings surpassed a million weekly, and equipment orders surged. Highlights include dividend activity, new main line projects, and a 15 percent cost rise from a 12 hour day shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORK
Busic
Opinn
Europe
Baltimore & Ohio
New York Central
Gulf, Mobile & Northern
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Southern Pacific
Mexico City
Santa Fe
Albany
Illinois Central
Harding
E. H Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Japan
U. S
California
Texas
Mexico
United States
Africa
South America
Chile Copper Company
American Brass Company
Anaconda Copper Company
Coolidge
Mellon
Congress