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McGonigle Coal Boat Scheme Wins Bayport Sale
Mary McGonigle sails the Charity to Bayport during a coal famine, selling 50 tons at ten dollars a ton and later five tons to a powerful buyer at fifteen. She outmaneuvers a railroad president and plans to return, hinting at a sharp, comical clash of family and business interests.
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Berneath
Erry McCafferty
McCaffer
Jerry
Mrs. McGonigle
Mr. McNaara
McGonigle
Wyomin’ Valley Railroad
Gazeyboo
Courtenay
Wyomin
Mr. Courtenay
McGonigie
Jack
Mr. Wilson
Railad
Newark
Bayport
Hell Gate
Jess
Childer
Evan
Yan
Angeline
Mary McGonigle
McNamara