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Florida Pineapple Fight Sparks Rail Rate Debate Across Coast
The Florida East Coast railway and its opponents clash over pineapple freight rates. Florida growers claim Cuban pines from Knights Key reach Jacksonville faster and cheaper, while local shipments from St. Lucie face higher handling costs. Editors of The Times-Union defend the railroad but growers press for parity on similar hauls, arguing equal treatment is necessary for market access.
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Florida East Coast Railway Company
Florida
Times-Union
Miami
Knights Key
T-U
Mike St. Lucie
Railroad Commission
F. E. C. Railway
Jacksonville
Fort Pierce
Rube
St. Lucie County