Harriman Eyes Puget Sound Entry Via Pacific Coast Lines
Telegraphic gossip claims Harriman interests may finalize control of the Pacific Coast Steamship group through a rail shipment sale, uniting Harriman led lines to operate coast steamers from Portland to Puget Sound and expanding access to Alaska and Central American routes. The move would heighten integration with Pacific Mail and Occidental & Oriental, expanding the fleet and terminals in Seattle and related coal mines in King County.
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Pacific Coast Company
Chase National Bank
New York City
Wall Street
Oregon Improvement Company
Charles H. Glenn
Quimby Street
Harriman
Portland
Astoria
Ilwaco
Mexico
Panama
Central
South America
Coast
Alaska
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Harriman Interests
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Occidental & Oriental Steamship Company
Pacific Mail
No Navigation Company
Pacific
Northwest
King County
Washington
Franklin
San Francisco
Seattle
Columbia & Puget Sound Railroad
Northern Pacific
Seattle Teminals
Tideland Flat
Puget Sound
James J. Hill
Tacoma & Eastern Tai
Cispus Pass
Columia
Tacoma
Special Agent Cullom Makes Lewiston HQ for Land Office
Special agent of the United States land office, Mr. H. Cullom, arrived from Miles City Montana and will establish Lewiston as his headquarters. A bright young Illinois man and nephew of Senator S. M. Cullein, he has spent years in government service and will assume duties immediately, taking office space in the local land office.
Moscow Gets $15000 for Public Building Site
Washington reports the public buildings and grounds committee has included 15000 dollars in the sundry civil bill to acquire a site for a new Moscow public building, assuring a courthouse and post office. Senator Heyburn and Representative French push related lands and irrigation provisions for Fort Hall, with rail bridge permits for Spokane to the Canadian border. Congress nears adjournment amid priority battles over territories, navy, and rivers and harbors funding.
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Washington
Committee On
Moscow
French
Congress
Senate
Heyburn
Secretary of the Interior
Fort Hall Reservation
Treasury
United States
Fort Hall
Spokane and International Railroad Company
Pend d'Oreille
Kootenai
Spokane
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Officers Elected
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance association directors met at Mohler. Officers named: President O. D. Holmes Vice President Mr Smiley Secretary Mr Baird Treasurer Thos Thosteson. The group has forty four charter members and aims to grow as a strong organization. Solicitor S L Swenson plans an active campaign for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Mohler
O. D. Holmes
Smiley
Baird
Thos. Thosteson
S. L. Swenson
Idaho Solons Promise Busy Week Amid Purity Debates
Boise February reports show Idaho lawmakers engaged in heated purity measure debates. Senate caucus shifted to pass Sunday closing with local option, then leaked plans caused protests and another retreat. House struggles with local option and anti slot bills, while Amineys cigarette bill becomes milder. Upcoming bills include state land department reorganization and forest fire protection. The scene features Norman Belcher of Pocatello chairing the privileges and elections committee and prospects of early juvenile court enforcement affecting minors.
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Boise
Senate
House
Mice and Men Gang Aft
Capitol Building
Kootenai County
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Norman Belcher
Pocatello
Ainey
St. Anthony
Adkinson
Smith
Washington
Committee On Public Lands
State Land Department
Czar and family confined. royal funeral remains moved
In St. Petersburg the czar and immediate family live as prisoners within their palaces amid fear of assassination. Grand Duke Sergius will be interred in a temporary vault at Chauff monastery and a mausoleum will be completed later in the fortress. Most of the imperial family may skip the funeral as guards keep them inside the Kremlin. Grand Dukes Vladimir and Alexis join other nobles avoiding public appearance due to danger.
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ST. Petersburg
Czar
Trepoff
Sergius
Romanoff
Saint Peter and Paul
Trepeff
Moscow
Kremlin
Tsarskoe-Selo
Vladimir
Alexis
Trepoff Under Sentence In Winter Palace Funeral Date Set
Trepoff remains confined in his quarters following the Grand Duke Sergius assassination. Requiem services have been held across Russia amid political ferment and killings in the south. Moscow reports state students fear to parade in uniform as funeral plans are announced for February 23 in St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Palace
Trepoff
Grand Duke
Sergius
Russia
Moscow
Boundary dispute eyed in Senate bill on county line
A senate bill proposes fixing the boundary between Washington and Idaho counties. It clarifies a disputed northern strip near the Seven Devils mining district and affirms the territory as part of Washington county. The measure, introduced by Senator Smith, has passed the senate and goes to committee for consideration.
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Senate
Washington
Idaho
Seven Devils
Smith
Washington County
Idaho Lewiston Normal's Needs Urge Brick Additions
The Lewiston state normal school is praised for quality work but faces space shortages in the science and training departments. The report urges brick additions to the main building, replacement of wooden dormitories, and new facilities funded by a 20 000 to 10 000 plus allocations. It also notes the Supreme Court Building and Law Library as well built, with praise for management and use of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Lewiston
State Normal School
Nez Perce
Lewiston State Normal School
Supreme Court
Idaho
Wilson Talks of Chile and Its Resources
Washington minister Henry L. Wilson, Washington-born, discusses Chile as a land of vast resources including phosphates and customs revenue. He notes Chile’s centralized government, strong capital authority, and high tariffs seen as paid by consumers. He predicts Chile will become a top customer once the railroad connects the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Henry L. Wilson
Americas
Lafe Pence Denies Portland Water Rights Challenge
Lafe Pence of Suburban Homme Supply argues there will be no contention over Portland’s water rights now or in the future. He says Sandy and Bull Run water are ample for residents, suburbs, and surrounding areas and warns the city must act to secure a proper pipeline supply if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe Pence
Homme Supply and Pipeline Company
Portland
Suburites
Wine grower Schleicher Details Coast Trip and Vineyard Plans
Robert Schleicher returns from a two week coast trip to advance wine making. He runs a well equipped storage warehouse and wholesales wines to dealers. He plans to plant several acres more grapes east of the city to boost output and experiments with unfermented grape juice in his laboratory. He predicts grape culture will surpass other Lewiston valley industries within a few years.
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Robert Schleicher
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Cullom
U. S. Land Office
Wilson
Che
Ritur
Thate
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