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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
7
Memorial to the Senate and General Assembly urges abandoning the waterway deemed useless for fifty years. It notes canal boats move only several hundred tons of coal in five days while a steam locomotive hauls thousands of tons in five hours. Lessee proposes to abandon operation and convey all rights to the state to divert water from lakes and streams at no cost.
A lengthy document outlines the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company’s assessment of canal land rights and related waterway issues. It details history from 18th to early 20th century, state actions, compensation, dam rights, and potential condemnation to support navigation and transportation. notes border disputes with Jersey City authorities and landowners along the canal system.
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