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River Improvement Debate Sparks Forthright River Meeting
At an Upper Mississippi Improvement Association session, Wisconsin Senator Sullivan pressed for manufacturer support for river projects. The committee on ways and means reported, prompting strong debate over funds, duties, and the value of the association to river towns and freight rates.
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Wisconsin
Committee On Ways and Means
Upper Mississippi Improvement Association
Fds
Lo Twe
Mekarland
Keokuk
Schennes
Crisi
Sullivan
Ce H. Williamson
Quincey
Shakespeare
Boswell
Perry C. Ellis
C. H. Williamson
J. W. Meyer
Quincy
Hammill
Lake Itaska
Wikvonsiz
Wittkins- Torrance
la ‘Crosse
Ehé
la- Crosse
St. Paul
Minneapolis
RB. Martin
Dubuque
la Crosse
Ahort
BO NJ Hanson
St. Louis
Lrkely
Panama Canal
Sgt St. Louis
Corsepins
Fort Madison
Associaii