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Domestic News May 8, 1876

The Wheeling Daily Register

Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia

What is this article about?

In New York on May 6, the ongoing railroad controversy shows no further development, with railroad men believing no open rupture will occur, though freight agents note unacknowledged large special rate reductions are being made.

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BY TELEGRAPH

TO THE WHEELING REGISTER.

Associated Press Report, by Western Union Line, office Northwest cor. of Main and 12th Sts.

DOMESTIC NEWS.

The Railroad War.

New York, May 6.—The railroad controversy has not taken any more definite shape within a day or two, and the belief is generally expressed by railroad men that there will not be an open rupture. On the other hand some freight agents state, though no acknowledged cutting had been done, it was generally known that large special reductions were constantly made.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

Railroad Controversy Freight Reductions New York Railroads

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

May 6

Outcome

no open rupture anticipated, but large special reductions in rates constantly made without acknowledgment.

Event Details

The railroad controversy has not taken any more definite shape within a day or two. Railroad men generally believe there will not be an open rupture. Some freight agents state that though no acknowledged cutting had been done, large special reductions were constantly made.

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