Southern Pacific to Build New Branch in Southern Oregon
Portland August 3. A survey by the Southern Pacific plans a line from Drain to Marshfield along Elk creek and the Umpqua river. About 81 miles long the route will cross the Coast Range and reach Coos Bay benefiting lumber coal apples potatoes dairy products and canned salmon traffic. The route aims to unlock vast timber belts and endorse future plants.
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Hunt Succeeds De Haven In Montana Land Fraud Work
Judge William H. Hunt will arrive in Portland August 28 to hear remaining land fraud trials. Judge J J will oversee proceedings as Hunt takes over in Portland. A recess follows the second trial of Williamson Gesner and Biggs until then. United States District Attorney Heney departs for San Francisco for urgent matters.
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Gilbert
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Attorneys Close Land Fraud Trial as Jury Deliberates
In Portland on August 3 the Bennett defense faced heated counterarguments from Mr. Ben nnett and Mr. Heney. The closing addressed alleged tampering by witnesses Ernest Starr and others, with Williamson named as planner of the conspiracy. Judge De Haven then charged the jury before adjournment for deliberations.
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Williamson
Muntil
Forest Service probes western reserves for reforestation
Washington reports the Forest Service is examining several Western forest reserves to assess what portions require reforestation. After detailed studies and planting feasibility, plans will target large tracts. Preliminary examinations are under way at the Stennigan reserve Colorado Gila River reserve New Mexico and Salt Lake reserve Utah.
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Stennigan Forest Reserve
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Gila River Reserve
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Salt Lake Reserve
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Telegraph War on Railroads Across Transcontinentals
Telegraphers strike on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines tightens as most workers stay loyal to union chiefs. Railroad officials push traffic while hundreds abandon jobs, creating a large disruption in train movements.
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Oyal
Great Northern
Rail chief backs ICC as court to curb rebates
Chicago Aug 3 President Stuyve eart Fish of the Illinois Central railroad advocated making the Interstate Commerce Commission a court of record with power to enforce rules and pass strong legislation to wipe out rebates that bear discrimination.
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Stuyveeart Fish
Ilinoia Central Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Quarantined on all sides militia blockade South
The region braces for outbreaks as cases rise near New Orleans and Monroe. Militia and armed citizens seal roads into Monroe while New Iberia arms for defense against infection. A train remains bottled up in Concordia Parish as communities push for relief and supplies.
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Concordia Parish
Railroad Commission
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New Iberia
Thorne
Discharge Likely in Portland Land Fraud Case
After 83 hours a federal jury in Portland weighs a verdict in the Williamson Gesner Biggs land fraud indictment. Rumors say seven favor acquittal, five favor conviction, with reports of a 6-6 split and no verdict expected as long deliberations continue.
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Williamson-Gesner- Biggs
Federal
Tear Off American Coats in Canton Schools
Reports from Canton describe students’ tunics made of American cloth being torn from their backs as anti American agitation spreads. Chinese papers warn that no American business notices or news about Americans will be published after July 18.
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B.C
Chi
America
Canton
Metlako Steamer Service Between Portland and The Dalles
The Metlako runs from Portland to Goldendale via Lyle and Goldendale with the C R & N Railway connecting daily except Sunday. Steamers reach The Dalles by 6 80 p m with The Dalles arrivals at 6 80 p m and 7 00 a m departures. C R and N trains leave Goldendale at 6 15 a m serving Portland connections arriving at 6 p m. Meals and wagon team accommodations are available aboard. For rates and berths, contact 8 McDonald General Office Portland Or.
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Goldendale
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