Must Build or Abandon Canyon A Head
A tense debate centers on whether to proceed with canyon construction or abandon plans. Officials face pressure from local communities and environmental groups seeking clarified timelines and costs.
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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
1
Oregon Trunk faces 60 day bond filing to hold Deschutes route
Promoters of the Oregon Trunk Line must file a satisfactory bond and begin actual construction within 60 days to prevent government withdrawal of survey approval. Harriman’s Deschutes project maintains an advantage as Oregon Trunk lags with estimates and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Harriman
Deechates River
Portland Telegram
Nelson
Department of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Oregon Trunk
Department
Sherars Bridge
Deschutes River
Deschutes Railway
Deschutes
Oregon Trank
Interior Department
Ite
J J. Hill
J J. Hill Might Seriously Embarrass Mr. Harriman
Harriman Maps Await Approval From Portland Officials
Portland officials seek progress on Harriman maps of the Deschutes river area as the Interior Department delays action. Telegrams were sent to Washington to learn what is being done to secure approval of the Harri Man Maps, with local offices showing unclear steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Washington, D. C
Deschutes River
Port
Oregonian
Department of the Interior
Deachites
Deschutes Road Survey Faces Rights of Way Hurdles
Officials say right of way maps filed with the government will guide progress on the 60 mile Deschutes road project. Conflicts with Harriman route maps and private river rights along the Deschutes threaten delays, but purchase of rights of way will proceed once maps are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deschutes Road
Oregon
No Change in Site Chosen for Madras Schoolhouse
After an $8000 bond vote for a new Madras schoolhouse, residents debated site options. Directors met last Thursday and decided to keep the current location, rejecting a proposed east town tract by J C Waymire. The new building will be erected on the present school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
J.C. Waymire
320 Acre Homesteads Open in Crook Oregon
The Interior Secretary designated about 7,000,000 acres in Oregon under the 320 acre homestead act and filings may be made. United States Commissioner Turner asked The Dalles land office about designated tracts and was told none open under the enlarged act are in this district. Only lands in The Dalles district under the act are in northern Morrow and Gilliam counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Oregon
United States
Turner
Dalles
Morrow
Gilliam
Bend man sentenced for bootlegging in Prineville court
A. B. Estebenet of Bend was convicted for selling liquor in Bend during prohibition. The verdict was set aside after it was learned he had not pleaded. He then pled guilty and Judge Bradshaw fined $100 and ordered 20 days in jail. A second indictment for a similar offense remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Estebener
Bend
Prineville
Estebenet
Bradshaw
New Regime in Crook County
Crook County sees a breakthrough term as District Attorney Fred Wilson earns praise for handling grand jury cases and winning indictments and convictions. The seven-member grand jury reports no neglect and Judge Bradshaw commends their efficient service. Sheriff Elkins and aides are lauded for relentless work to bring guilty parties to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook County
Fred Wilson
Grand Jury
Bradshaw
Elkins
Prineville Journal
Rattler Snakes Strikes During Haystack Incident
A farmer from Maystack reports J C Herman pitching hay Monday when a four foot rattlesnake fell onto his face as a fork was raised. The snake recoiled after the impact, leaving onlookers startled and the animal described as a large rattler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Herman
Antelope Herald
Lack of Railroad Delays Central Oregon Irrigation
F Hl Newell head of the government Reclamation Service says irrigation work in Central Oregon is slowed by absence of rail transportation. Government transport costs block interior projects until a railroad reaches isolated districts. He notes the water rights law will aid future private irrigation efforts and investments despite past legal gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hl. Newell
Government Reclamation Service
Portland
Oregon
Newell
Madras Set For Busy Building Season This Summer
Madras carpenters and builders brace for a bustling season with plans for a new public school, Christian church, and a hotel by J W Livingston. Lumber hauls begin for a large warehouse while half a dozen other large structures and several residences are in the planning stage. Work progresses on the church as bids are invited for the school and the Fall occupancy target is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
J. W. Livingston
Madras Mi Company
Christian Church
Public Wool Sales at Shaniko May 21
The first public wool sales of the season at Shaniko are set for May 21. About 4,000,000 pounds of wool are expected to be sold, with prices high this year and some wool already contracted at 20 and 21 cents. Crook County wools are all sold at Shaniko and private sale remains limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaniko
Ted
Crook County
Sable Athey
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la. Campbell
Madras Beer
Te Hawwrox
Farsert
Fowni
Cabir
Aceon Banking Co
Foreign Exchange
Ital
Shaniko, Oregon
A. E. Crosby
Drugs & Kodaks
The
Eastman
Kodak Company
Rochester, N. Y
Waite
Murfine
James W. Hart
Howard W. Turner
Cullver
Pans Culver
Culver
Www
Enock
Madhas
Max Lueddemann
Moneer Building
Haner
Ireneville
First National Bank
Prineville, Oregon
FP. Aller
T. M. Bacowis
Cashler, Wil
Wentweien
H. SaLowis
Avat
Canhler
A. M. Williams & CO
Iei
ATS
Orecor
van Tassel Land GO
Ora van Tassel
Pioneer
Canyon
Robinson’s Big Store
Ome
A. Robinson
Crook
Big Rattler
Maystack
Central Oregon
Hammer and
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