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Madras Pioneer

Location

Madras, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1907

Page

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Harriman Lines To Begin Central Oregon Construction This Spring

Reports say Harriman interests will start building the East West line from Natron to Ontario and lay feeder grades to Madras and Klamath this spring. The Oregon Trunk Line right of way issues in the Deschutes canyon may be resolved by altering proposed power dam plans, allowing resumed construction.

Central Oregon Nation Ontario Harriman Acrogs Natron Rosland Crook Klameth Madras Klamath California Deschutes Canyon Columbia Harriman Interests Siskiyou Mountaina Bend Oregon Trunk Line Oregon Trunk Deschutes Nelson Hnead Interior Department W. F. Nelson Reclamation Service Columbia River Lauuda Columbia Basin Henry Ilarri‘man

Removal of Nolan at The Dalles Land Office

President removes Michael T. Nolan from the United States Land Office at The Dalles and places the office under Receiver Miss Anne M. Lang until a successor is appointed. Nolan had attempted resignation last November but it was not accepted amid a concurrent inquiry. The action ends a controversy and highlights Lang’s long service.

Michael T. Nolan United States Land Office The Dalles Anne M. Lang Nolan Washington City Register Nolan Itis Lia Miss Lang Land Office Miss Laug

Jefferson and Deschutes county bills die in committee

In Salem the Jefferson county bill carved from Crook and the Deschutes county bill from Crook’s southwest section were both killed in the House committee on counties. Belknap opposed Jefferson and Nesmith in Crook, backed by Nesmith supporters and Baldwin Sheep & Land Co protests. The move keeps county division alive as a political issue in the region.

Salem Jefferson County Crook Committee On Deschutes County Belknap Dr. Belknap Nesmith County Baldwin Sheep & Land Company Nesmith Jefferson Deschutes Western Creek

Cummings Wins Contest Over Homestead Claim

The land office at The Dalles ruled in favor of Barney Cummings in the contest against Maude E. McLaughlin formerly Kidder. The decision found the defendant’s residence colorable but not actual, denying compliance with homestead requirements. Thirty days to appeal were allowed.

Barney Cummings Dalles Maude E. McLaughlin Maude E. Kidder Mpalis

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Lena M. Lamb C.E. Roush URS Livery & Feed Stable J. W. Livingston Office of Bend and Laidlaw Iadras P. & C. Plows Anton W. & M. A. Robinson & Company Dailies Land Office Jefferson and Deschutes County Prineville Cummings
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