Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1917 — Embargo on Freight. [ARTICLE]

Embargo on Freight.

Elkhart, April 13—A Is-hour embargo on all east-bound freight except perishable goods and live stock went into effect on the New York Central railroad, according to an announcement in the local office. The reason for the temporary embargo Was hot given, but it is Supposed to have been to relieve the congestion in the yards. The employment of 12 men as special police to protect the local property of the New York Central railroad created considerable comment in local railroad circles, but officials -declared that it was done merely as a matter of precaution and for no other reason.