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Three-way Rail War Over Homeseekers Rates
The Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest railroads clash over homeseekers' excursions with Rock Island proposing weekly Southwest rates. John Sebastian defends developing the Southwest and protecting settlers with liberal inducements, aiming to outpace competing lines and keep the region attracting immigration.
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Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
Rock Island
Western Passenger Association
John Sebastian
Frisco
Record-Herald