Rate Structure Debate Affects Clarksburg Fairmont Region
A long discussion advocates open conference with carriers and the commission to mold a fair rate structure. It argues that current class and commodity rates misalign with service and trade needs, urging informed, unified input from business interests to secure relief and prevent higher production costs in West Virginia.
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Joente
West Virginia
Uie
Ing
Commission
Clarksburg-Fairmont
Baltimore and Ohio
Rates and proposed Pittsburgh basis for West Virginia rail trade
Discussion of Baltimore and Ohio rate fairness, advocating a Pittsburg based standard within forty miles of Clarksburg. Highlights unequal class rates at Grafton Clarksburg Fairmont and reverse direction disparities to eastern centers. Proposes a unified rate system with adjustments to branches south and around western trade centers.
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Pittsburg
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Asia
Chicago
St Louis
Cincinnati
Columbus
Weston
Train Victim Samuel Wadsworth Laid To Rest In Elkview
The funeral for Samuel J. Wadsworth of Jack Run was held Monday at 7 p.m. at Clifford Osborn mortuary chapel after he was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train near the Despard crossing east of the city Saturday night. The Rev. Paul L. Plana of Ash Chapel Methodist conducted the service and burial followed at Elkview cemetery. Wadsworth, who spent Saturday in the city, had ridden the Despard car from the post office at 8:15 p.m. and walked about 100 yards beyond the Despard crossing when struck. Two men found the body and notified authorities. coroner Dr. J. M. Mason ruled no inquest was needed. He is survived by a widow, six children and six brothers.
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Samuel J. Wadsworth
Jack Run
Baltimore and Ohio
Despard Crossing
Clifford Osiort’ Mortuary
Paul L.plana
Ssn
Bastar
Ash Chapel
Metholdist Episcopal Church
Elkview Cemetery
Hag
Baltimore
Columbia Mines
3. M. Mason
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