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Big Fleet of Coal Boats Resumes River Trade After Low Water
A river report notes a river traffic surge as coal boats return to work, reviving trade at river towns. About 6,600,400 bushels of coal remain at the upper Ohio mouth, while several towboats restart runs between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. A large tow drives toward Pittsburg as other vessels re-enter the Charleston to Pittsburgh trade amid low water conditions.
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