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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
7
Discussion in Pittsburgh explores flood defenses along the Allegheny River with walls and flood gates. Charles H. Hunter cautions that sewers must be redesigned to avoid backflow, and recommends large capacity water supply and careful funding, while noting health benefits of avoiding floodwater backflow.
The Pittsburgh press reports ongoing conflict between the Wabash and the Pennsylvania Railroad over potential entry into Pittsburgh. Promoters push money power, while the Pennsylvania side appears constrained, with rivals using press commentary to attack plans and question motives.
Colonel White promotes a feasible route to tap Mt Pleasant territory and bring it to Wheeling and Cadiz line. He notes schedule issues hinder Steubenville trade and urges merchants to pursue Mt Pleasant trade as area grows to ten thousand people. Local merchants report business refits and office upgrades.
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