The Habit of Daily Discipline and Integrity
A list of exhortations urging steady daily routines and virtuous conduct. Emphasizes exercise, accommodation, honesty with friends and enemies, seeking good, goal focus, perseverance, trust in a spouse, prompt letter replies, and maintaining Christmas spirit year round.
Remarkable Handling of U S Troops on Mexican Border 1916
The Quartermaster General reports the 1916 mobilization moved 100000 National Guard with 350 trains over vast distances with 4900 locomotives and crews. Rail officials and workers earned high praise for safe, rapid transport with minimal disruption and one minor accident.
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Washington, D. C
U. S. Army
American Railway Association
War Department
National Guard
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Freight Claims Paid Promptly Says Harlan
Commissioner James S. Harlan told the Freight Claim Association that when shipper claims are well founded they are paid promptly by railroads. He noted the commission’s inquiry into carrier settlements showed surprising promptness and praised the association for systematizing claim adjustments to eliminate reasonable criticism.
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Washington, D. C
James S. Harlan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Freight Claim Association
Commission
Harlan
Congress
Close Margin of Profit in Operation of Railway
Atlanta special reports the Southern Railway Company shows a net operating income of 21 million for the year ended June 30 1916, yielding only 5.31 percent on the investment of about 596 million in railroad and equipment. President Harrison notes the narrow margin risks and questions investor willingness to fund improvements without a reasonable return.
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