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Rivers and harbors program dominates convention notes
A convention adjourned after leaders urged a $25 million annual river and harbor funding, naming the Mississippi, Missouri and other waterways, with emphasis on extending lighthouse and snag boat services. Lawmakers debated canal projects, western needs, and regional equity alongside labor and mining conflicts.
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Bresson
Mr. Chase
Omaha
Senatius Donnelly
Eustis
Louisiana
Tomark
Hutch
Missouri
Murphy
Iowa
Bross
Clark E. Carr
Illinois
Mississippi
St. Anthony's Falls
Cairo
Alleghenies
Fryve
New York
Florida Ship Canal
Congress
Knights of Labor
Mannel Tallmage
Wabash Railroad
St. Louis
Tallmage
United State
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Northwest
Charles J. Upson
Coldwater
Mich
Uxstrep
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Evanston
Calloway
Union Pavifh
Cincinnati
Peoria