Contested railroad plans split Hillsborough and Parkersburg interests
The excerpt details a bitter clash over a proposed railroad corridor from Hillsborough to Parkersburg, with factions aligned to the Baltimore and Ohio system, Cincinnati interests, and local city councils. It notes financial moves, charter challenges, and public sentiment as leaders debate routes, funding, and the impact on Greenfield and surrounding towns.
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