Contested Methven Crossing and Northern Pacific Fight
The Northern Pacific Railway faces opposition over the Methven crossing and switch costs. The dispute centers on traffic routing between Duluth and Fort William, with both NP and CPR seeking to maximize their own freight flows and revenue. The government order shifts construction and maintenance costs to NP, while fishermen and stockholders watch the stalemate unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Brandon
N.P
Aly Methven
Northern Pacific Company
C. P
Belmont
Methven
Roment
Greenway
N. F
Duluth
Fort William
K.P
CPR
N.P. W Dalat
C.P.R
Crossing Opens Despite Opposition in Brandon
The CHR wins with opening of the crossing while NP gains nothing. railway committee justly ordered the crossing to be opened for public interest. CPR is willing, awaiting NP action. Mr. Jas Fisher acts as solicitor and apologist for the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Fisher
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Tribune
Methven
Canadian Pacific Railway
Fisher
Northern
Publica Tak
Fraucis
Manitoho
Herald
Te Chr
the NP
Railway Committee
N.P
CPR
South Brandon
Jas, Fisher, M. PP
Cost Of A Mile Of Railway In Costs And Debates
Parliamentary debate ignored actual costs. Union Pacific testified before Salt Lake board that Utah Central cost per mile was 87195.20 including engineering grading rails ties and more. The report notes prairie and Canadian Northwest damages and invites readers to estimate railroad value.
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Union Pacific Raiway Company
Board of Equalization
Salt Lake
Utah Central
Canadian Northwest
Union Paisie
Army
C. W Davis
Eldora
Kan
St.ouis and
Iron Mountain Road
Arkansas State Board of Assessors
Editorial Notes On Politics And Public Woes In A Quiet Region
A local correspondent recalls a rough Edmonton Route trip to Dawson with little financial payoff but valuable for hardship experience. The Brandon Times criticizes Greenway’s spending and notes Herald patronage declines. Debate swirls on Senate reform and Liberal leadership, with Ontario harvest migration and Liberal warnings highlighted.
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Yuion
Edmonton
Dawson
Brandon Times
Greenway
The
Herald
Lakeside
Sideral
Railways, corruption, and public control in Iowa history
A 25 year old Iowa struggle over railroad corruption is recalled. Ex Governor Larrabee notes insiders manipulated transportation and misrepresented state control. Editors attacked reform as demagoguery while editors’ motives were questioned as counting-room politics. The piece reflects on lessons learned about press influence and public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Larrabes
Winnipeg
Brandon
Canada
Dreyfus Trial and Macdonald Conspiracy Claims
A conservative paper accuses Sir John A. Macdonald of conspiring with the CPR to harass the Conservative government and block bond sales. The Greenway government allegedly used bonds to fund the Red River Valley Railway and blamed a scapegoat Jew. Lawyer M. Labori defends Dreyfus amid an assassination attempt and a tense trial scene in a crowded, heated proceeding.
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Askelen
John A. Macdonald
CPR
Greenway
Red River Valley Railway
Iimguers
Dreyfus
M. Labori
Bonanza for canners attracts buyers at low price
Small topical ad notes a large book and freight credit offered by Bradley Garretson Co at Brantford. Mention of life and life’s scope appears misread. The notice emphasizes low prices and free freight with credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutth Free Bradley-Garretson CO
Brantford
Managerial Approved Note At Tedmeet Report
An editor notes a manager approved at the Tedmeet. The record highlights a brief note indicating approval status for a managerial item and its connection to the event context. The readable fragment confirms approval but lacks fuller details.
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Scott
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York Co
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Laurin
Lacker
Bowell
Frank Oliver
Ontario
Kerry Express
Goa
Governmion
As. Osborne
Poeans
Alway
Doherty Aebas
Wm. Shirriff
Bankers
Joan
Trofee
Willo
Logan
Eos Pears Se
WM. Knox
Ate
Ean
Valle
W. H. Glover
Armers
of Hee Milling Co
Little Bros
H. B. Fryer
F. B. Lewin
T. R. Vardon
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