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Evening Capital
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
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Contracts awarded for sections of the B. & D. P. Railroad near Mt. Zion in Anne Arundel County. Route from Federal Oaks to Mt. Zion undecided, with Cabin Branch route unfavorable due to length and roughness, though possible with inducements. Grading progressing along the line.
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Several sections of the B. & D. P. Railroad have been contracted for near Mt. Zion, Anne Arundel county. As far as known no decision has yet been definitely reached in regard to the ultimate selection of the route from Federal Oaks to Mt. Zion. From what can be learned from those who know, the outlook is unfavorable for the Cabin Branch route, it being a mile further and quite rough in many of its sections. If, however, other inducements can be offered which will counterbalance the difference in cost and maintenance this route may be graded after all. Grading is progressing all along the line.
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Anne Arundel County
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contracts awarded for several sections; grading progressing; route from federal oaks to mt. zion undecided, cabin branch route unfavorable but possible with inducements.
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Several sections of the B. & D. P. Railroad contracted near Mt. Zion. No final decision on route from Federal Oaks to Mt. Zion; Cabin Branch route a mile longer and rough, outlook unfavorable unless inducements offset costs. Grading advancing along the line.