Irrigation and Actual Settlers Move Westward
The article argues for retaining public lands for real settlers and away from speculators as irrigation drives western settlement. It traces irrigation upswing, settled lands, and railroads bringing tens of thousands to California and western states, noting Nevada and the Northwest rapid growth and calling for repeal of land laws favoring speculation in favor of true homestead policy.
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Éalé
Great Northern Railroad
Wm. E. Smythe
California
San Deigo County
Yakima Valley
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
Oregon
Idaho
Rocky Mountain States
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Nevada
Congress
Mob Violence and Govener Sends Troops to Springfield
The Ohio law authorizing heavy penalties for mob actions is cited as causing a wild ungovernable mob in Springfield. Dixon, a Black man, killed a police officer under provocation. the mob lynched him and fired on his body, then burned the Black neighborhood. The governor sent five thousand troops to restore order amid alleged local murders by the Black population, with assertions that duty failures by law enforcers trigger mob action across the nation.
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Ohio
Dixon
Springfield
North
South
Wenatchee Items Show Local Visits and Political Buzz
Mrs C H Allen of Peshastin visits Wenatchee while Frank Bush of Chiwaukum is in town briefly. Louis Hauck of Beaver Creek comes to the county seat last week. Charles Gibbs of Peshastin visits Monday and Elmer Beaman is granted a divorce from Ella Beam for desertion. The Wenatchee play by Arthur Dexter draws a large crowd and praise for its valley setting. Hon J D Atkinson departs for Olympia after days in Wenatchee, with strong local support for his statewide bid. Rumor says William Little of Chelan might accept the County Auditor nomination if offered. Local talk centers on the Russian Japanese war and politics, with politics leading.
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Frank Bush
Chiwaukum
Louis Hauck
Beaver Creek
Charles Gibbs
Pesbhastin
Elmer Beaman
Ella Beam
Wenatchee
Arthur Dexter
J. D. Atkinson
Olympia
William Little
Chelan
Little
Lakeside
Notice of timber land entry Waterville Washington 1904
George McLean of Hillyard Washington files sworn statement No. 875 for purchase of section 20 township 27 north range 18 east. He will prove land is better for timber than agriculture before J K Shore at Leavenworth May 2, 1904. Writings list witnesses Hoxsey Shell Dalton Campbell and others from Leavenworth. adverse claims must be filed by May 2, 1904.
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United States Land Office
Waterville
Wash
Petrel Davis
John Bergman
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
J. B. Shore
U. S
Leavenworth
Register
Atte United States Land Office
Malloy
Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
George McLean
Hillyard
Spokane
J. K. Shore
George W. Hoxsey
Frank Shell
M. J. Dalton
John Campbell
Eye on the bargain counter valuable ranch for sale
Keep Your EYE On this Spot lists several Leavenworth bargains including a 128 acre ranch with 35 acres fenced 20 cultivated three tons per acre last year orchard timber stands and multiple springs. Also notes on lots rentals and exchanges with D H Mayor of the Echo office.
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Lesvenworth
D. H
Echo
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Japan
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