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Norfolk Deep Water Deal Heralds Big Growth
The Norfolk Virginian comments on the Southern Railroad lease to Norfolk, praising the deep water terminus and liberal terms, noting protections for city rights, freight rates, and reentry if covenants fail. It frames the contract as pivotal for Norfolk’s commercial rise and regional prominence. It also mentions national political observers weighing Democratic prospects and silver policy under Harrity and the party’s direction after the November elections.
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Southern Railroad
Council of Norfolk
Tur Vinnistan
Southern Mailroad
Norfolk
Spencer
Carafally
Southern Company
Rairoad
Feply
Minner’s Point
Richmond
West Point
Portsmouth
Norfolk and
South
DE Noch Alto
Varrity
National Democratic Committee
Ouya
Atlanta Journal
Harrity
Hupublicans
Chicago Chronicle
Pew
Tis Party
Widom
Issie
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Repubicans
Uhia Wesuranes
Herrity
National Committee