Railroad lands grant dispute stokes immigrant fears
The Astorian reports misinterpretations of the Northern Pacific Railroad land grant, noting the 1864 act required completion by July 4 1876, while later provisions extended deadlines to 1877 and 1878. It warns immigrants not to expect quick title to lands within the railroad withdrawal and cites potential court or congressional action to restore lands.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Wool growers Thompson and Barnhart lead Umatilla County clip
Wool grading leaders Wool- Thompson and Barnhart of Umatilla county expect a clip near 65 000 pounds. The Oregonian notes a Whitman County Washington area potential of 8000 claims each a quarter section yielding 30 to 60 bushels per acre.
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Umatilla County
Oregonian
Whitman County
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P. Lantern
Oregon Portlands Rail Route Battle for Pacific Northwest Link
The Idaho Statesman, citing Oregonian, argues Portland seeks a rail link via the Grand Ronde Umatilla and Powder River valleys to connect eastward, urging extension of the Northern Pacific land grant. It notes Western Oregon’s stake, the need for a direct Ogden Idaho route, and the hope Congress might aid a practicable project despite past grant difficulties. Portland would rally behind any railroad to the Union Pacific if eastern counties gain a connection to western markets.
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Columbia River
Western Market
Ogden
Idaho
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Congress
Northern Pacific
Trabo
Union Pacific
Enterprise
Orcegonian
Mining machine excitement grows in California river claims
A San Francisco based company has sold two-fifths of its California rights for about a quarter of a million dollars and is building a powerful mining machine at Long Bar near the town. When launched and floated down the river it will operate on claims above the Main Feather River Mining Co. predictions say gold output will shock stock gamblers. Similar machines may succeed on Salmon River. The piece also notes California public sentiment resisting mob executions without trials and a Cincinnati woman warming her feet by an iron safe heat source.
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California
Long Bar
Feather River Mining Co
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Comstock
Oregonian Tel
Salmon River
Oregon Minerals and Mines Across Counties Big and Small
The article notes vast mineral potential in Oregon from Jackson and Josephine counties with mines valued in trillions, plus extensive coal and iron deposits across Coos Bay Douglas Coos Bay and northern Umpqua. Oswego mine near Portland is large, and bels on Yaquina Port Orford St Helens Clackamas Clatsop Tillamook show exploration. Limited capital has slowed operations but prospects improve.
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Josephine
Oregon
Baker
Grant
Ocean
Coos Bay
Cascade Mountains
Douglass
Oswego
Willamette River
Portland
Douglas County
Umpqua
Yaquina Bay
Port Orford
St. Helens
Clackamas
Clats
Amalgamator purchase and Snake River landing update
Prepared notes report assayer Fisk arranging to buy Varney’s improved patent amalgamator built for the San Francisco mint and to be used by Isk in his works alongside a new stamp mill. Parata Landing on Snake River near Deadman’s Hollow has 80 tons of freight awaiting steamer, a ferry and steamboat access, the best outlet for Pataha Prairie. Oregonian del.
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Fisk
Varney
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Journal
Parata Landing
Snake River
Deadman’s Hollow
Pataha
Union
Mohammedan Resurrection Halts Russian Advance in Caucasus
Advices from Asia Minor report insurgents in the Caucasus delivering a serious check to the Russian army. Circassians attacked near the frontier, forcing a Russian retreat as insurgents continually pass Russian outposts. Oregonian telegraph.
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Caucasus
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