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Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1888

Page

8

Iron Barges to Replace Wooden Vessels on Western Waters

A Pittsburg based firm plans to build a large fleet of iron barges for coal transport between Pittsburg and St. Louis. Each 30,000 bushel capacity barge will draw eight feet loaded, cost about $1,200, and will use boiler iron. The project could end wooden barges on western rivers and affect river workers.

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Wichita to Chicago Special Train For Republican Convention

A Wichita to Chicago special train departs Sunday June 12 offering free tourist sleeping cars, reclining chairs, and palace sleeping cars for the Republican national convention in Chicago June 19. The rail lines provide free cars to accommodate guests, with cars located near State Street and Wabash Avenue for easy access to the convention hall. Reservations and space assignments are open at Topeka Santa Fe railway offices for those seeking accommodations.

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