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It is said a surveying party
TitleIt is said a surveying party
Date1888-03-10
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionIt is said a surveying party for the South Shore has been at work for some two weeks past running a ...
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Negaunee - for some distance east
TitleNegaunee - for some distance east
Date1888-03-11
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionFor some distance east of here the South Shore line is paralleled with new rails, all joined togethe...
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M & N extension to Ontonagon
TitleM & N extension to Ontonagon
Date1888-03-17
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionMcIntosh Brothers have taken a contract from the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad Company to build 36 m...
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It is rumored that Newberry
TitleIt is rumored that Newberry
Date1888-03-29
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionIt is rumored that Newberry is to have a new depot next summer. We heartily hope that it is true, t...
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This week has seen the beginning
TitleThis week has seen the beginning
Date1888-04-21
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThis week has seen the beginning of active work in ballasting the track of the Soo branch of the Sou...
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We learned from good authority
TitleWe learned from good authority
Date1888-04-26
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionWe learned on good authority that Newberry will have a new depot this summer, to be located at the f...
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Rumored that St Ignace
TitleRumored that St Ignace
Date1888-04-26
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionRumored that St. Ignace is to have a new passenger depot. She needs one about as bad as Newberry.
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Location for the new union depot
TitleLocation for the new union depot
Date1888-04-28
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe location for the new union depot has been decided upon. The company's have decided to build it ...
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Task of rebuilding a portion of the South Shore
TitleTask of rebuilding a portion of the South Shore
Date1888-04-28
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionTask of rebuilding a portion of the South Shore round house, is rapidly going on. A good force of m...
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On the South Shore (2 pages)
TitleOn the South Shore (2 pages)
Date1888-04-28
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionA call at the office of J.A. Latcha, chief engineer of the DSS&A Tuesday gave the Mining Journal rep...
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Contractors for new ore
TitleContractors for new ore
Date1888-01-28
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe contractors for the new ore dock received their pile driver and other machinery and have commenc...
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Michigamme - contractors
TitleMichigamme - contractors
Date1888-02-02
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionMichigamme The contracotrs on this section of the C&NW have established a camp a short distance belo...
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John F Stevens, Dogwood
TitleJohn F Stevens, Dogwood
Date1905-03-02
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionJohn F. Stevens, Dogwood Wiscosin was paid $26.42 for expense in connection with engineering, for pe...
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Contract let
TitleContract let
Date1888-05-03
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionContract for building the branch railroad from the main line of the DSS&A to the Palmer mines has be...
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DSS&A are to build a new
TitleDSS&A are to build a new
Date1888-05-26
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe DSS&A are to build a new passenger station at St. Ignance this summer. We should not feel at al...
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Contract for the extension to the
TitleContract for the extension to the
Date1888-05-31
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe contract for the extension to the Palmer mine has been let by the DSS&A to James Ross & Co. Men...
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Onota - The large force of men
TitleOnota - The large force of men
Date1888-06-02
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe large force of men engaged in laying steel for the DSS&A are quartered at the Onota boarding hou...
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DSS&A owe it to themselves
TitleDSS&A owe it to themselves
Date1888-06-02
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionThe DSS&A owe it to themseleves to devote a little of their thought and money to the accommodation o...
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Over 500 men are rushing
TitleOver 500 men are rushing
Date1888-06-07
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionOver 500 men are rushing the work of ballasting the new track of the DSS&A from Nestoria to Iron Riv...
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Railroad spikes
TitleRailroad spikes
Date1888-06-07
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionFive of the new coaches for the DSs&A will leave the shops at Wilmington, Del., on the 9th. They wi...
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Railroad bridge gang
TitleRailroad bridge gang
Date1888-06-09
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionRailroad bridge gang have been engaged in repairs of the big trestle east of town the past few days....
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First of August
TitleFirst of August
Date1888-07-03
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionOver 500 men are rushing the work of ballasting the new track of the DSS&A from Nestoria to Iron Riv...
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Bridge gang on the DSS&A
TitleBridge gang on the DSS&A
Date1888-07-14
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionBridge gang on the DSS&A who are working on the bridge at Anna River, spent Sunday in town. They to...
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Brick making was begun at Anna River
TitleBrick making was begun at Anna River
Date1888-07-14
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionBrick making was begun at Anna river this week. The company are employing about 50 men and now that...
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Duluth, Mn., July 14 - There has been no official announcement
TitleDuluth, Mn., July 14 - There has been no official announcement
Date1888-07-15
SubjectRailroads
DescriptionJuly 14 there has been no offical announcement of the transfer of the DSS&A to the CPR, but there ca...
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