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Lane of New York financiers eyed Hattiesburg Pascagoula rail line
The Daily Progress notes growing belief in Hattiesburg that construction on the Mississippi Central link to Pascagoula may begin. New York financiers tied to the Mississippi Central were observed in Hattiesburg and Pascagoula seeking route and financial details for the extension project. The article records circuit court actions and a judge urging grand juries to probe county offices and road contracts, touting accountability and reform.
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Hattiesburg
Daily Progress
Pascagoula
New York
Mississippi Central
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Mr. Peck
Circuit Court
Wilkinson
Etny
Petit Juries
Grand Jury
Sheriff’s Office
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Bae
Lincoln Coln H
Board of Supervisors
Wm. H. Bales
United States
R. M. Harris
R. H. Hamilton
Corene Womack
Moreton & Helm Lumber Company
Elijah Sweeny
I. C.R. KK. Co
John Reed
CLR. R. Co
Harris Dixon
P. E. Quinn
H. Casedy
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J. W. McNair
T. Brady, Jr