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Brandon pressure to reroute railroad through town gains steam
Citizens of Brandon Mississippi push Alabama and Vicksburg Railway to restore the original line, claiming a two mile shorter route with better roadbed will boost freight and passenger traffic, aid merchants tied to cotton, and draw new residents to the healthy town. C C Harvey pledges to review old surveys and estimates before a meeting with local leaders.
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Brandon
Alabama and
Citizens Committee
New Orleans
Pat Henry
Cincinnati
Alabama and Vicksburg Railway
Old Vicksburg and Meridian Railroad Company
C. C. Harvey
Pres
Gen. Mgr