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Show FIND WIDESPREAD DETENTION OF CARS BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 26. A widespread and unnecessary detention of freight cars.! in various parts of the country, together with an abnormal shortage of freight equipment, Is indicated by reports of special spe-cial agents of the department of justice and inspectors of the interstate commerce commission, Federal District Attorney George W. Anderson stated today. Mr. Anderson, who is conducting the federal government's inquiry into the high cost of food and other necessaries, asks the co-operation of railroads in reporting to him all unnecessary detentions of freight cars. |