Fenton on Oregon Belt Line and Harbor Growth
Letter by Wil lam DD Fenton chief counsel of Harriman lines argues for building a Drain to Coos Bay belt railroad and developing Coos Bay harbor while warning against neglecting other coast harbors. He asserts balanced state development, market growth, and interconnected prosperity across Oregon, Washington, and California, citing Tacoma Seattle Walla Walla, Portland and national markets. He envisions a broad regional expansion driven by rail and port improvements benefiting all sections.
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Willamette Valley Development League
Willam DD. Fenton
Harriman Lines
Oregon
Ontario
Drain
Coos Bay
Fiiyn
Salem
Pirat
Coon Tay
Columbia River
Cehumble
Coon Bay
Leam
Sitin
Hirstrate
Ontarie
Willamette Valley
Coos Bey
Orefon
Washington
Tacoma
Fyerett
Bellingham
Spokane
Walla Walla
California
Portland
Galveston
Europe
New York
Orient
London
Progress on the Anthony Line Signs at St. Anthony register
J. B. Evans tax agent of the Short Line signs the register at St. Anthony. He reports six miles of ster Iand on the Yellowstone Park extension and grading well advanced. Expected Marysville reach possible this winter. line to Yellowstone terminal next year. The line will become 60 miles long.
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Anthony
Tdanha
J. B. Evans
St. Anthony
Yellowstone Park
Marysville
Evans
Yellowstone Terminal
Bolxe Staterman
Foul play suspected in Payette river death
Report from Bolee Capital News states a man found hanging from a willow on the Payette near Marah on the 6th with no identification. Coroner’s jury found death likely murder though evidence was unclear. A second note describes a Washington town man who hanged himself, with the coroner’s jury ruling alcohol intoxication as the cause.
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Payette
Marah
Jules Chapman
Pearl
Plowman’s
Surelie
Bolee Capital News
Washington
Tri State Medical Association Meets in Memphis
Nearly 500 physicians from Mississippi Arkansas and Tennessee gather in Memphis for the Tri State Medical Association convention. The three day event opens with a session at the Hotel Gore where Dr. Sutherland of Finladale presides. Discussions cover yellow fever prevention and treatment along with other Mississippi Valley diseases, with a banquet planned and an emphasis on exchange of medical ideas.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mixainappi
Ar- Karine
Tone
Giagore
Hot. Sutherland
Finsedale, Mire
Wevolation
Medion Wadely
Sidie Sweetingy
Misabsippi
Masonic Grand Lodge of Arkansas Holds Key Meeting
The Masons of Arkansas convene in Mabonte Orphans Home area to resume annual sessions after six years of biennial meetings. The grand lodge seeks to lift a $10,000 temple debt, build a $20,000 orphanage fund, and consider establishing an orphanage home with a 10 year biennial schedule. A strong push favors locating the home in this city and directing expenses to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Mock
Ark
Masonic Grand Ladge of
Arkaneia
Grand Lodge
Board of Control
Tt Masons of
Arkansas
Biennis
Orphans’ Home Fund
Thin City
Turbulent Times of Tech and Travel Spark News
A fragment from Swift Times notes rapid progress with telegraph links from the Mediterranean to Timbuktu and faster travel to Death Valley by auto. It highlights global compression, older routes fading, and a brisk pace of invention and enterprise amid frontier exploration. Also mentions a cure claim for catarrh and a November 18 earthquake near Monte Leon and Pingo with brief damage and panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewifl
Saya
Death Valley
Nevada
Neatrest
Tullfrog and
Goldfield
Monte Leon
Pingo
New York Herald
Naples
Senate committee debates railroad rates and Roosevelt policy
Washington Nov 21 The Senate committee on Interstate commerce met to study railroad rates legislation and hear expert testimony. Two factions form over adopting Roosevelt's rate-regulation approach, with Foraker Aldrich Elkins and others pushing for a conservative bill while Cullom Dolliver Clapp lead opposition. Reports and minority views expected as December Congress opens, with some southern lines signaling support for Roosevelt policy. The divide hints at an open struggle among powerful rail interests, not yet resolved by year end. Also noted are Ontario Creamery Company preparations and local grocery ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Elkina
Congress
Senate
Foraker
Tt Ie
Itik
Exsterman Southern
Norway
Roosevelt
St Skalan
Toore
Gill Sach
Elkins
Aldrich
Poraker
Millard
Pie Fleht
Big Trunk
Nnem
Seaboard Lines
Norfolk
New York
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W. C. Fenton
Luther Snyder
Meridian
C. Johnston
Jared Doolittle
John Maloney
J. R. Bock
George Achweitser
Snyder
Supreme Court
District Court
Boine Staterman
George W. Leighton
Fayette
Mr. Leighton
Leighton
Bolee Statesman
Mabonto
Bouitty Arkon
Cous
Wonder Worker
DR. King’s
Chasery, SR
Elizabeth, Ill
DR. King
Brock & M
Tallman & CO
Pissmee
Cheney
Toledo
Hall
Vieweemnent Supervision
Tate
Knox
Pittsburg
G. A. Pogue
B. Wegner
J. KR. Blickaby
Ontario Creamery Company
Peoples Warehouse
the Fair Store
Main Street
Pendleton
Byers
Frank B. Clopton
Court Street
Oregon Lumber Yard
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