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Losses by Railways Reach Record Levels in 1920
Damage payments by U S class one railroads hit 104 398 930 in 1920 up 347 percent from 1916 23 346 965 Illinois Central reported 2 745 099 in 1920 up 318 9 percent from 655 293 in 1916 Shippers urged to aid in reducing losses by proper car and packing practices and prompt claims Filing and handling guidance emphasized to improve service and lower costs
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United States
C. H. Markham
Illinois Central System
Waterloo
Markham