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Geyer's Speech Defends Canal Abandonment Stance in Defiance
In a Defiance speech, Geyer rejects anti canal charges and argues for abandoning the Wabash canal to fund Miami and Erie improvements. He cites legislative votes, financial mismanagement, and the impact on Paulding and Defiance counties while challenging rival Crowe’s canal allies.
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Powell
Wabash Canal
Six Mile Reservoir
Ohio
Indiana
St. Josph
Rebagh Canal
St. Joseph
Six Mile Creek
Maumee
Mercer
Auglaize
St. Marys
Cecil and Payne
Fouding
Nickle Plate
Six Mill Reservoir
Paulding County
Defiance
Paulding
State of
House Journal
Muskingum Improvement
Yeas
Messrs
Geyer
Walhoning Canal
Sapir
Ohio Canal
Mimi and Erie Canal
Hocking Canal
Miami and Erie Canal
Ryan
Scioto County
Board of Public Works
House
Flickinger
Canal
State of Ohio
Miami and Erie
Dresden Junction
Mr. Crowe
Antwerp
Miami & Erie Canal
Mr. Geyer