The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-05

The Traffic Department exists for the
use and benefit Of all the members or
the Chamber Of Commerce. 1t Is
thoroughly equipped department: oper-
atcd upon conservative broadgauged
lines. 1t gives to the membership the
benefit Of an efficiently conducted traffic
department; the service being the men,
bers' as though individually maintained.
An immense volume Of work was ham
died by the department during the past
wear and as the work Is steadily in
creasing more assistance will be neces-
sary during the coming year only
those who follow closely the activities
of this department can appreciate what
they mean to the business OF the COM
munity.
The following report indicates what
has been accomplished by the depart
ment during the past year.
Constantly watched and protected the
interests Of Wheeling shippers from the
standpoint of competition with other
distributing centers.
Protected our shippers and receivers
Of freight against classification charges.
Answered many inquiries and FUR
nishcd statistics concerning Wheelings
advantages from transportation
standpoint.
Worked with the railroads to improve
"Sailing Day Plan" for handling LCLA
freight.
Interpreted numerous tariffs, also rul-
ings Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission State Railroad Commissions.
United States Shipping Board, and the
United States Railroad Administration.
Made numerous interpretations of the
commerce law.
Advised members OF important de-
cisions and rulings Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
Interpreted bill Of ladinE conditions
and court rulings on the bill of lading
matters.
Kent check on mail service and pub
lishcd schedules showing the arrival
and departure of malls to and from
Wheeling
Co-opcrated with railroads and ship
pers to secure prompt removal OF
freight from freight stations.
Worked with the railroads to improve
the handling Of less than carload
freight.
Kept in touch with sailing Of vessels
from various ports for the accommodn-
ton Of shippers.
Secured reduction in rates on iron
and steel articles between Canton. Ohio
and Wheeling, West Virginia. via W. &
l.. T. Railroad. eftecting a considerable
saving in freight
Secured reduction in rates on pig lead
from Carnegie, Pennsylvania. to Wheel
ing.
Secured reduction In rates on Hair
Tones" from Wheeling to Pacific Coast
and Montana points. effcctinE n saving
of thousands Of dollars In freight rates.
Worked with other commercial organ
izations to secure establishment OF
rates from this territory TO lower Mis-
sissipri River points in connection with
tho government barge lines.
Worked with other commercial bodies
and shippers to secure readjustment OF
rates to Northeast Texas points.
Protested West Virginia Traction &
Electric Company's application for in
crease in passenger fares, and inter-
vencd in the case before the Public Ser
vice Commission.
Protested enactment Of rigid long and
short haul amendment to the Commerce
Act.
Protested increase in arhitrarics from
CFA Territory to Mississippi River on
traffic from Southwestern points
Secured restoration Of Wheeling-New
York through sleeping car via Pennsyl-
vania Lines.
Protested consolidation Of passenger
terminal facilities at Wheeling.
road for betterment Of passenger SER
vice by that line and secured through
sleeping car from Pittsburgh to Park
ersburg for the accommodation OF
Wheeling travel.
Kept members informed OF all pro-
posed railroad legislation.
Kept in constant touch with all ma
ttonal questions effecting traffic through
the National Industrial Traffic League.
Checked tariffs Of railroad and steam
ship companies and advised shippers OF
change in rates.
Quoted approximately eleven thou
sand freight rates to members.
Handled and prosecuted for shippers
Claims for loss, damage and overcharge
Made comparison Of rates for use or
shippers in application to railroad for.
changes.
Traced and expedited delayed freight
shipments for members.
Secured numerous embargo permits
for members.
Arbitratcd demurrage disputes.
Audited numerous freight bills re.
covering considerable money In over!
charges.
Assisted shippers In securing adequate
car supply.
issued numerous bulletins to our ship
pcrs. .
Represented Wheeling at innumerable
conventions. conferences and hearings
in other cities.
WHAT THE TRAFFIC DEPARrMENT
DOES FOE IT'S MEMBERS.
Quotes freight rates-rail and water.
Prepares and prosecutes claims.
Directs shippers how to route ship
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