Canal shipments get lower rates in New York under new tariffs
Federal managers named in charge as canal and rail rates shift. Alfred H. Smith announces differential rates to favor canal shipments within New York State, effective June 25, with six classes of interstate freight moving via canal and lake routes. J. Tafissig, E. F. Blomeyer, and I. Morgan named regional rail line general managers under the United States Railroad Administration.
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Alfred H. Smith
Eastern Railroads
Edward Chambers
Directo
United States Railroad Administration
New York State
New York Canal
Railroad Administration
Lake Ené
New York
Weeney
Smith
Rati-And-Lake
Canal
Al.wail
Giase
Neweto-Buffalo
Carlhoad
J. E. Tafissig
Wabash Railway
St. Louis
E F. Blomeyer
Ann Arbor
Toledo, Ohio
I. ©. Morgan
Pittsburgh F Aee
Janni Penn
Mana
Deais
Zone Rate May Stand In Face Of War Pressures
Washington June 22 George Mc Aneny vice president of the Postage Committee for the American Newspaper Publishers Association argued before the House Ways and Means Committee that a zone based postage rate could be fairer than uniform increases as of July 1 He urged careful graduation of charges to reflect service and article value and questioned advertising as a revenue factor While Kitchin expressed doubt about suspending the zone system the committee indicated no new revenue tax on advertising was planned
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Washington
George McAneny
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
House
Kitchin
McAneny
Aeag
Express Rates Rise 10 Percent Approved by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a ten percent increase in express rates to take effect once new tariffs are filed, likely within two weeks. The ruling also rejected a 15 percent request, with implications for Adams American, Wells Fargo, and Southern Baypress carriers and potential similar hikes for other lines.
Vessels to be Launched at Our Shipyards July Fourth
Builders list numerous shipyards and companies from across the United States slated for vessel launches on July 4. The roster includes Bethlehem, Todd, Skinner & Eddy, Great Lakes, Cramp, Newport, and many more, with numerous 8 B Co and S. B. Co prefixes and multiple regional yards. The document presents a broad catalog of firms involved in steel vessel construction and launch planning.
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Texas
B. Co
Standard
Beth
Harland
Pusey & Cones
Haltimore & B& D. D
Tampa
Bethlehem
Cleveland
Lorain
American
Chicago
Wyandotte
Trove
900000 Men Sent Overseas In New War Push
General March notes renewed German activity on the Italian front as Austrian forces press toward Venice and Treviso. He cites floods aiding Allies, bridges built, and a single command under General Foch as crucial. He lists over 900000 American troops overseas, including Regular Army, National Guard, National Army, and Marines, with colored troops noted for their performance.
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March
France
Piave
Treviso
Venice
Montello
Ponte di Fiave
United 8
America
High Seas
United States
Germany
Foch
National Guard
National Army
Cantigny
Robert L. Bullard
High regard for staff work and divisions in France
The letter praises infantry field artillery and staff teamwork as the staff training reaches high standards. It notes the 1st Division as the first to land in France and now thoroughly trained, with other units like the Rainbow Division also performing well under Major Gen. C. T. Menoher. It mentions Château-Thierry action and General James Harbord, plus the 26th Division doing well. The author sees a resumed German drive and a US lead of about five months in program execution.
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France
Oben 47
Union
National Guard
C. T. Menoher
Château-Thierry
James Harbord
Pershing
Germany
United States
Wilson approves steel and iron price fixes
Washington June 22 President Wilson approved today the prices set by the War Trade Board and the American Iron and Steel Institute. Lake Superior ore gains 45 cents per ton. Steel bars shapes and plates priced f o b Pittsburgh. All other maximum prices continue from July 1 to September 30.
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Washington
Wilson
War Trade Board
American Iron and Steel Institute
Lake Superior
Pittsburgh
Aero Club plans transatlantic Handley Page flight push
Henry Woodhouse outlines routes and ambitions for delivering a Handley Page aircraft to Europe by air. The Aero Club seeks government approval to order large planes, guarantee two capable pilots, and sell multiple machines for sustained Atlantic operations against U boats and Allied reconnaissance needs.
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England
Haa
Wwe
Germany
United States
Handley Paxe
Ireland
France
Great Britain
Atlantic
Handley Page
Caproni
Rhine
Helgium
American
Azores
America
Washington
Henry Woodhouse
The
Aero Club
Transatlantic flight plan discussed by British and American officials
The Aircraft Board has not formally taken up the proposal for a Transatlantic flight. British officials advocate the plan, with Major General Branker meeting Secretary Baker to discuss possibilities. Some American officials doubt British Liberty engines and prefer an American built plane with American crew.
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Wasitington
Aircraft Board
Brancker
British Air Council
Baker
Europe
Snowstorm Delights Buenos Aires With First Ground Cover
In Buenos Aires on June 22 snow fell for about an hour this afternoon. Officials described it as the first recorded instance of enough snow to whiten the ground in Argentina's history, drawing residents to witness the rare event.
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
Will Launch 89 Ships on July 4 in Record Prewar Drive
The nation plans 89 ship completions by July 4 including two transports fourteen cargo carriers and refrigerating ships of 7300 to 9100 tons each and several other vessels. The total launch tonnage exceeds prewar levels and tops 1901 figures as ships built largely on the Great Lakes head toward a record output across Pacific Coast East Great Lakes and Seattle yards. The West Appam’s 78 day completion marks Seattle’s six fastest ships and shipyards press for further July launches.
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Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
East
Bethlehem Union
San Francisco
Moore Shipbuilding Company
Oakland
Cal
Seattle
Washington
Associated Press
West Appam
Skinner & Eddy Company
Shipping Board
Hurley
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