Hill Behind Oregon Trunk Line Tangles Deschutes Canyon Fight
The Oregon Trunk Line battle in Deschutes canyon centers on James J. Hill with Porter Bros and Harriman contractors racing to secure locations and supplies. N. W. Bethel and John F. Stevens direct surveys and bridging talks at The Narrows while Twohy Bros rush outfits along the Deschutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Brothers
Oregon
Deschutes Canyon
James J. Hill
Porter Broz
Pacific Coast
Deschutes Road
Harriman
Oregon Trank Line
N. W. Bethel
Hill
North Bank Road
John F. Stevens
Central
Kerr
Porter Bros
Stevena Ia
Columbia
Bythel
Narrows
Columbia River
Bethel
Twohy
Harriman Road
Deschutes
Trout Creek
Trout Creek Canyon
Hill and Harriman clash over Central Oregon control canyon duel
Hill joins battle with Harriman in the Deschutes canyon over mastery of Central Oregon. The struggle is framed as incidental and inconsequential, with references to the "Frisco" slogan and regional empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Territory
Hill
Harriman
Deschutes River
Oregon
Madras Set for Railroad Boom Harboring Harriman Interests
The Portland Evening Telegram notes Madras as the likely railroad hub as Harriman interests rush in with major outfits. Twoly Brothers clash with Portland labor recruiters while Porter Brothers prep camps near the canyon, signaling a sharp interior boom despite fears of renewed conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Generel
Northwest
Interior
Gregori
Hill
Porter Bros
Harriman
County Court Acts on Road Petitions
County Court at an adjourned July session acted on road petitions. The petition of T McCall and others was continued to September due to failure to show repetition of notice. Petitions of Jack W Jones and others with postings and a 200 bond were approved. they were ordered to meet at the road’s start on August 24 for a view and survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. McCall
Jack W. Jones
Warfare on Des Chutes Continues War Front
Troops under Harriman press the fight to break the Porters blockade along the Des Chutes river route. Reports describe ongoing exchanges as military operations persist with no decisive breakthrough yet.
Porter Bros. Control Access To Deschutes Canyon Road
Report from Grace V. Oregon July 90 describes Porter Bros. guards blocking two Harriman freight wagons at Gurts ranch gate. Both sides showed no armed resistance as engineers and contractors observe plans for a canyon road entrance within a week.
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Oregonian
Hill
Harriman
Deschutes Canyon
Grace V
Porter Bros
Gurts Ranch
Twohy Bros
H. A. Brandon
Jay Bowerman
J. W. Twohy
Labrere
Porter Bros. Sow
Bome
Amit
Dewitt
Shang
Porter Bros Blockade Raised in Grass Valley
In Grass Valley Oregon a blockade raised by Porter Bros is noted amid an August event. The report mentions an advance by overwhelming numbers affecting local actions and possibly public access or trade. Further details are limited due to fragmentary OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Bros
Grass Valley
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Madras, Ore
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J. C. & M. A. Robinson General Merchants
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Deschutes Railroad
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