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Title
Dispatch to Herald announced last rail laid
Institution
Peter White Public Library

Subject
Railroads

Subject
Railroads -- Continuous rails

Subject
Montreal Herald

Item Number
AB01a322

Type
text

Description
A despatch to the Herald anounced that the last rail has been laid on the MSSM&A, making a continuous line from Minnapolis to the Soo. The Sault Ste Marie branch of the CPR reached that point upwards of a week ago. The DSS&A, from Duluth along the south shore of Lake Superior, has reached the ""Soo"" and the Grand Trunk is also looking forward to a connection with the place.""

Dispatch to Herald announced last rail laid

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