Railway Builders Astir in Cascade on New Line
John F. Stevens and assistants survey the Marcus to Republic route as contractors arrive. The public embraces renewed hopes for railroad progress while urging river and road improvements to ease transport and lower fares. The Spokesman-Review notes rivers and wagon roads should supplement railways for year round navigation and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Marcus
Republic
Great Northern
John F. Stevens
Stevens
Siems
Spokane
Far West
Tidewater
Northwest
Columbia
Tributaries
Interior
Spokesman Review
Mineral claim improvements notice in Yale District
Notice by Albert B. Ashcroft free Miner's Certificate No. 40785 to apply for a certificate of improvements for the Standard No. 2 Mineral claim on Texas creek near Christina Lake. Action under section 87 must begin before the certificate is issued. dated June 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
Yale District
Texas Creek
Christina Lake
Albert B. Ashcroft
W. H. Latta
A. D
Albert Ih. Ashoroe
Mineral Claims in Yale District Notice to Apply for Improvements
Notice by Isaac H. Hallett agent for claimants Mollia treadwell Climas and others that within sixty days they will apply to the Mining Recorder for Certificates of Improvement to obtain Crown Grants for the listed mineral claims in the Grand Forks Milling Division Yale District Summit Camp. Also notices another claim Hard Cash in Wellington, with multiple free miners certificates named, stating action must commence before the specified dates. Also a rail offer: O R N Co announces June to October monthly ticket sales to Buffalo at 76 dollars round trip from Spokane Palouse region with stopovers allowed.
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Notich
Mollia
Trodwell
Climas
Grand Forks
Yale
Summit Camp
Isaac H. Hallet
Janicy F. Cunningham
Frei
Otick
Wellington
Isaac H. Hallett
Laura Showquest
George KR. Naden
Mary Mcarthur
Hallett
Buffalo
Spokane
Palouse
M. Adams
Riverside Avenue
Automobile Rave From Paris to Berlin Explains Road Quality
A Paris to Berlin automobile parade shows over 100 cars traveling 80 to 45 mph on two nations highways for days, with accidents expected but road conditions praised. The piece argues US highways lag in modern infrastructure despite big public works. The author urges federal support for express cross country mobility and notes traveler accommodations remain poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Berlin
United States
Handsomely Illustrated Health and Pleasure Along the Line
The Record notes a handsomely illustrated booklet titled Health and Pleasure Along the Line of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company. The souvenir shows mountain river and ocean views and offers guidance for summer outings free from O R N Co agents or for two cents via A L Craig Portland Oregon. Socialists hold open air meetings in Nanaimo with speakers William Griffiths and G P Ross. Phoenix seeks to issue 15000 in city debentures for street improvements. Greenwood county court convenes July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
A. L. Craig
Portland
Oregon
Nanaimo
William Griffiths
Vancouver
G. P. Ross
San Francisco
Road Proposed from Texas Point to Head of Christina Lake
Government aid may fund a road from Texas Point to Christina Lake head aiding farmers already there and attracting new settlers. Hon. Smith Curtis urged road supervisors to approve the improvement. rich farming lands border Christina Lake and its streams. Mountain country holds large tracts suitable for future agricultural ventures and livestock herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Point
Christina Lake
Smith Curtis
Spokane Interstate Fair Opens September 10
The Eighth Annual Spokane Interstate Fair runs September 10 to 21 at the new Fair Grounds east of the city. It features fruits, grains, livestock, arts, machinery, a two day Intercollegiate Athletic Meeting, nine days of horse racing with $10,000 in purses, and a Royal Italian Band with 50 artistes, all under an $80,000 joint stock company promoting Inland Empire citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
California
Minneapolis
Royal Italian Band
Inland Empire
Tax System in China Described as Lightweight
The text claims Chinese taxation is minimal with no central finance minister. Land is state owned and rent is a small per macre charge fixed for centuries, totaling about £1 per person annually.
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White Bros
Jewelers
Opticians
Bringer Staexr
H. BE. Woodland & Co
Fraser & CO
W. R B. Megaw
General Merchant
Wisher
Robert Prebilsky
M. F. Kraus
Proprietress Johnson Block Lodging House
First Ave
Wm. Dinsmore
Bridge Street
ASTIR
THE
Pioneer Store
W. M. Wolverton
Rumberger
Phoenix
Greenwood
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