Why Railroads Are Troubled
A historical note on railroads in Stevens County portraying past abuses by carriers and the push by Colville and local groups to improve stations depots freight rates and shipping facilities. It cites experiences with the Great Northern and Northern Pacific and laments lack of through tickets and open routes.
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Kaiser
Will Dingle
Hotel Colville
Dingle
Stevens County
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Colville
S. S. Beggs
Spokane
Seattle
Western Union
Estern Union
Cerin
Spone
Comercial Organizations
Grang
Te Railway Commission
Inds
Old Man Grape Nuts Post
Commission Plan Advocated in Washington State
A Spokane resolution calls for a commission form of government replacing the large legislature. A constitutional amendment and a constitutional convention are proposed to adopt a direct, accountable system with public hearings and nonpartisan elections.
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State of Washington
Spokane
Washington League of Municipalities
League
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Washington
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Colville, Washington
Colville Abstract. CO
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Chicago Record Herald
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
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New York Sun
United States
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J. E. Sinclair
Arlington
Sinclair
Preston
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Colville Wash
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Monroe Street Bridge
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Spokane Expert School of Business
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New Madison
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