The Damnation of the Dam at Henry Tariffs Stir River Trade
A La Salle Press critique argues canal tolls at Henry lock ruin navigation on the river above Henry and through the Illinois and Michigan Canal. The Peru Herald notes excessive charges deter eastward freights, hurting Chicago trade, while local papers recount diminished shipments to Chicago and calls for adjustment to restore river and canal business.
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Henry
Canal Commissioners
Chicago
Peru
Herald
Yeo
Ennal
Hennepin
LaSalle
Inter Ocean
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Henry Lock
Conequedee
Minois
Commonwealth of Linois
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