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Eastern Shore Trade Battle with Baltimore Looms
Apublic analysis argues Maryland’s Eastern Shore has lost trade supremacy to Baltimore as the Pennsylvania Railroad diverts routes and schedules. It contends Baltimore’s neglect and rail policy weakened internal commerce while Shore merchants shift to Northern cities for cheaper transport and markets.
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Eastern Shore Counties
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Union
Lucullus
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bay Transportation Companies
Delmarvian