Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 July 1920 — Shortage of Grain Cars. [ARTICLE]

Shortage of Grain Cars.

Indianapolis. July 23.—The seriousness of the grain car, shortage in In\ diana has taken precedence over the coal situation, according to statements made to 'John W. McCardle, vice chairman of the public service commission, by managers of Indiana railroads, at a conference. The managers’ reports showed that the coal car situation has improved about 20 per cent within the last few weeks. The managers of eight railroads reported that they are moving a total of 1,485 empty box cars to western connections which will be used for moving grain. Mr. McCardle telegraphed Clyre B. Aitchison, a member of the interstate commerce commission, in an effort to have shine _of these cars diverted to the Indiana roads.