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Waterfront memories spark Oswego's historic shipping decline
Maritime historian Richard Palmer revisits Oswego's harbor past, recalling grain fleets, canal boats, tugs, and the old drawbridge. He argues repeal of the Canada United States reciprocity treaty hastened Oswego's maritime decline and urges voters to support reciprocity and sound money to restore commerce.
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Richard Palmer
Lake Ontario
Oswego
St. Lawrence
Northern Transportation Co
Rialto
Thomas Crimmins
Morg” (Morgan) Wheeler
Oliver Mitchell
Wheelers
Mitchells
Dunns
Lyons and Motts
Canada
United States
America
St. Louis
Chicago