Oregon Trunk Line Aims Rail Lay Next Summer
J J Hill, veteran railroad builder, says track laying on the Oregon Trunk Line will begin by June 1 and reach Central Oregon by autumn. He details plans to aid state development and attract immigration, while denying definite expansion to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregonian
Oregon
Hill
California
Empire Builder
Western Pacific
Lakeview
Hik
Montana
Mr. Hill
Westward movement opens Oregon for settlers
An optimistic note proclaims Oregon offers grand opportunities for settlers. It urges readers to move West, promising a favorable immigration climate and welcoming Oregonians ready to showcase the state’s wonderful possibilities to the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Double Track Project for R. R. Line to Portland
Twohy Brow contractors will employ about 700 workers on the Oregon Railway and Navigation Co. line from The Dalles to Deschutes. The $600000 contract, signed before VP P. OBrien left for New York, aims to reduce grades to 15 percent and set the stage for eventual double tracking toward Central Oregon. Work to finish by April 1, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalles
Deschutes
4. P. O'Brien
New York
New Pene Traction
Thin City
Central
Oregon
Deschutes Canyon
Deschutes Railroad Rapidly Advancing Toward Madras Milestone
State Railroad Commission report notes Deschutes Railroad 30 miles of grade by now, five miles of track laid, with July 1910 target to reach 00 miles south of the O R N junction on the Columbia River. Twohy Bros. push crews through winter to speed completion, aiming for the Willow Creek canyon bridge to be the state’s highest and Central Oregon’s longest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deschutes
Deschutes Canyon
State Railroad Commission
Deschute Railroad
Columbia River
Twohy Bros
Harriman Lin
Madras
Willow Creek Canyon
O Thie City
Oregon
Nevada California Railway extends to Lake County
The contract for grading the Nevada California Railway to Lakeview is let and work will start within a month. This marks a key step toward placing Lakeview on the rail map, with the Nugent Richardson Construction Company signing the Alturas to Alturas contract and irrigation arches work progressing on One Valley land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada, California
Lakeview
Lakeview Examiner
Alturas
Nugent- Richardson Construction Company
Dubnaway
Dims
Poe
Crescent Lake Maps Sent To Interior For Private Control
Petitioners from Crook County seek authorization from the Interior Department to place Crescent Lake and upper Deschutes River storage on private control under the Cary Act. Maps by N Rogers and R Hounds of Boise show a reservoir plan to conserve winter waters and avoid reducing river flow or affecting power projects. Local residents urge Congressmen to back the request to permit irrigation use of the lake while preserving stream flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapa
Crescent Lake
Deschutes River
N. Rogers
R. Hounds
Boise
Idalia
Crook County
Secretary of the Interior
National Forest Reserve
Deschutes
Department
Mape
Speh
Interior Department
Guilty of Pilfering Mail On Oregon Route
William H. Craig faced trial in Portland on November 20 for removing two registered letters from a mail pouch while delivering the Heisler to Madras stage. The letters held 116 dollars and 1 dollar. authorities say a bill was altered to prove theft. A sealed verdict found him guilty and the judge planned sentencing, likely under two years due to youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Craig
Heisler
Madras
E. Waterton
United States Court
Portland
Heseler
Culver
Guiver
Craig
Himelf
Oil Strike Touts 150 Barrel Flow Near Vale Oregon
D. M. Hant, contractor in charge, announces a 150 barrel oil flow at 500 feet depth from the Eastern Oregon Oil & Gas Co. well in Cow Hollow eight miles southwest of Vale on Willow Creek. News creates Boise excitement as field activity increases with plans for stock buybacks and field surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Dee
Oregon
D. M. Hant
Eastern Oregon Oil & Gas Company
Cow Hollow
Vale
Willow Creek
Usie
C. C. Thomas
Hunt
Parten
State claims salt deposits in Summer Lake bed
Salem Oregon December 17 The Attorney General Crawford tells the State Land Board that the bed of Summer Lake in Lake County should be held by the state claiming sovereign rights over inland lake beds. He notes the lake contains salt deposits and much of the bed has been claimed by miners under federal mineral laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
Summer Lake
Lake County
Oregon
Crawford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orego
Hood & Stanton
Madras State Bank
United States
Canada
M. Conklin
Gan
C. E. Roush
B. Roush
M. Pata
J. C. Mobineon
Robt
M. Conilia
J. L., Campbell, Prop
The
California Wine Co
Shaniko, Oregon
Bhantka
Wea
Imal Onder Enpstonien & Giarotead
Cilyve Wep
Ihe
California Heandy
Euralil
PqAar
Pqnart Bettie
Bette Miuscatel
Shaniko
Cottven
Pancy Culver
Howard W, Turner
U. 8
Brook
Hanmer
Notary Public
First National Bank
Prineville, Oregon
Allew
T. M. Badrwin
Witla Woerawerner
Prom
H. HaLowin
Ant
Burplue
Oregon Trunk
A. M. Williams & CO
Orecon
Sharp & Powell
Loucks
Ore
Pioneer
Robinson’s Big Store
M. A. Robinson General Merchants
Madras, Oregon
A. E. Peterson
Snaniko, Oregon
Watchmaker
N. GC. C
Carey
Neogeg Irrigation
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!