AMERICA.
AM ERICA'S MARITIME LOSSES.
Received 8.40
NEW YORK, Jan 30.
The Germans sank 69 'American ships, mostly sailers, last year, with a total of 171,000 tons. This is offset by the seizure of 515,000 tons. America has also requisitioned 426 ships of 2,000,000 tons, and awarded contracts for 884 new vessels.
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF RAILWAYS.
Received 11.40.
WASHINGTON, Jan 30
The Senate Committee has adopted an amendment to the Railroads Bill, providing Government control to terminate one year after the war.
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Taihape Daily Times, 31 January 1918, Page 5
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