Paper weights tell Charleston Hamburg rail saga story
Former South Carolina governor recounts two historic paper weights, one linked to General Lee and another a facsimile of the Best Friend engine. He traces the Charleston Hamburg Railroad’s birth, early trains, and Charleston’s rail dreams, detailing milestones, a Memphis celebration, and the postwar shift in Southern fortunes.
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Rover
Lee
Cole L.ng
Virginia
G. W. C. Lee
Washington and Lee University
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway
United States
Republic
South Carolina
Cahrieston
Charleston & Hamburg
Charleston
Line Street
E. L. Miller
West Point Foundry
New York City
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
South's old port expansion tied to rail growth and war recovery
The article reflects on the enduring plans for expanding commerce through southern ports, noting rail systems now traverse the region and connect products from farms and mines to markets. It mentions how the railroad once known as the Best fly ready trans The railroad over W Friend became part of the Southern Railway, highlighting ongoing efforts to upbuild the South.
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Tennessee
Phoenix Fire Company
Charleston
Betsy
Atlantic
Mississippi
Douglas
Memphis
Miles
New York
Memphis & Charleston
South
United States
New England
Middle States
Old South
Southern Railway
Poiret Attack Fails to Move Markets
Paul Poiret's attack on the American knee produced no visible effect and no rush of shorts to cover, with markets remaining steady.
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Paul Poiret
City Tax Notice From City of Aiken
City of Aiken announces tax collection under an Assembly order and local ordinance. The tax duplicate will be at the city official’s office starting October 15, 1927, for collection of city taxes due that period.
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Aiken
General Assembly
Tax Levy Notice for Aiken City Fiscal Year 1927 1928
The document states that residents of Aiken who filed tax returns with the city and county auditor for January and February 1927 are entered on the city tax duplicate. It outlines a levy for the fiscal year starting January 1 1927 including General Expenses 20 mills Bond Interest 4 mills Sinking Fund 2 mills for a total levy.
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Aiken
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