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State road lease bids reach two bidders in Georgia
The Atlanta to Chattanooga lease attracted Louisville & Nashville and Richmond & West Point Terminal. Letters from executives reveal three proposals, with the Terminal company backing a fair rental and urging Georgia to maximize regional rail development while avoiding monopoly claims. Governor Gordon received a formal bid and supporting correspondence detailing the firms’ positions on joint control and state revenue.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
Louisville and Nashville Road
West Point Terminal Company
Richmann & West Point Terminal R’¥ Y and Banking Co
Broadway
John Hi Inman
New York
Ex. Norton
Louisville & Nashville R. R. Co
Dean Sttr
Western & Atlantic Railroad
State of
Georgia
Georgia Railroad
Avanta
Tee
Tos HL. Lxman
Louisville & Nashville
Nashville
Nashville,Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway
Western & Atlantic
Bree
Pei
Air Louis Railway
State of Georgia
Lovisvinik & Nashville R'y
Richmont & West Pont Terminal
R'y & Wanzwouss Co
John H. Inman
John B. Gordon
Deak Sim
Western
Terminal Company
Southeast
Louisville & Nashville Railway Company
Norton
South
Rrosmond
West Point Teneminal By & Wang Hovuss Co
Richmond & ‘West Point Terminal Railway and ‘Warehouse Company