The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-13

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Il b seldoun that ~ can record tia
happenings OF . year. II an INSTITUTION
20 large g this chamber OF commerce.
without mention Of tho passing away
OF some one ultimately connected with
IT. unAuAgAunAnt In this connection,
Il may be my sad duty to report the
death OF our e6acieut aud courteous
secretary. Mr.. Frank Deane Dunlop.
who served this chamber and the
best interests Of Richmond SO long
and so wen. He will be held in kind
remembrance OF all who came in con.
tact with him
While the last year has not been as
productive OF finished projects as we
could wish, yet it has been Ole OF TN
| usual activity for the chamber. The
unsettled condition, the urgent de-
rnands for class legislation from GER
tain quarters, the fundamental! ques~
tons involved in numerous strikes
and threatened strikes. the question
Of government ownership OF public
service corporations. aud the methods
OF taxation have all claimed the at
tantion OF the chamber. In fact. the
settlement OF these questions OF pol
icy many Of which strikes not only at
the foundation of business, but are
calculated IL not checked or proper
II directed, TO undermine free gov
eminent, are far more important
than any local question
Among other things your board OF
directors passed a resolution urging
the return of all telephone and tel
eEraph nnee to their respective own
ers; advocated d special meeting OF
the legislature to pass necessary laws
to give good roads. opposed rhe pas
sage OF the Plumb bill with reference
IN araJ1Jr, ri A..
the day light saving plan. approved
a proposition ct the Los Angeles
chamber OF commerce 10 prohibit the
interfering with the operations Of
common carriers; advocated the err
ganization OF local military: advocated
a stx-cent street car fare; advoca ted
{ an early ratification Of III eaty Of
peace ard vigorously opposed and re-
sented the attempt to control nation
al legislation by threats OF intinida-
ton.
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
This year has been busy for your
trafnc department. the manager OF
which has also acted as the shippers
representative on the Richmond dis
trick freight traffic committee Of the
| United States railroad administration
! IN this capacity. he has been able to
look after the interest OF our shippers
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