Darien Ship Canal scheme outlined by Ad Toellner
A detailed review of Ad Toellner of Moline project plans for a dry ship canal across the Isthmus of Darien. The design uses steel walls and dry docks to move vessels by rail and water, with cost estimates around 30 to 40 million dollars for a Nicaragua route, plus patent steps and potential European and Canadian protection. The piece notes historic precedents and broader applications to Florida Michigan and European waterways.
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Ad. Toecllner
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Darien
Punana
Atlantic
Pacific
Cape Norn
Panama
New York
San Francisco
Pacific Railroad
North
South America
Suez Canal
M. de Lesseps
American Isthmus
Parig
San Blas
Ocean
Ad. Toellner
Moline
Tuellner
Nicaragua
Thiry
Toellner
Canada
Florida
Michigan
Europe
Caspian
Black Sea
Tulstein
Italy
Lethmus
Iian
Atrato
San Juan River
Cauca
Pacific Coast
Train wrecks claim two railroad workers in Illinois
A Peru Accommodation derailment near La Salle on Monday caused the engine and rear cars to fall into a canal. Engineer Patrick Breslin was killed. The Chicago express was delayed to 11 PM. Nearby, W A Railroad brake man Byron Jynction suffered a leg amputation after four cars passed over his limb. he was taken home to Freeport for treatment.
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Peru
la Salle
Patrick Breslin
Chicago
John Carrigan
W. A. Railroad
Byron Jynction
Freeport
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