Pacific rail extensions target Spokane and Puget Sound
The Union Pacific announces planned construction extending from Wenatchee to Spokane and westward to the Methow valley, linking with the Bay & British Columbia route to reach Puget Sound. Simultaneously the Great Northern races to secure routes into Washington's wheat belt, with surveys advancing and lines envisioned from Okanogan to Falls and beyond. Separately a violent mob lynching threat is reported in a separate brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Railway
Oma
Am Bay
British Columbia
Spomake
Union Parific
Bellingham
Spokane
Methow
Union Pacific
Washington
Pacific
Puget
Northern
Wenatebwe
Ree
Bay
British Columbia Falls
Great Arts
Okanogan
Boc
Suspect Arrested In Arlington Saloon Hold Up
The Dalles Sept 19 John Green a former Walla Walla inmate for murder was arrested by the city marshal on suspicion of taking part in the Arlington saloon hold up last night. He came into town on a brake beam and matched Arlington authorities description. In custody he had $500 and a revolver and is held for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalles
John Green
Walla Walla
Arlington
Green
Sandbagging in Baker City shocks local rancher
Dick Garrett, a nearby Auburn rancher, was set upon on Baker City's streets around :50 after selling horses to Rutherford Brothers of Willow Creek. Delayed bank funds plus word of the sale likely drew assailants. Garrett escaped unharmed though shaken. Kansas City reports a separate livery fire smothering Mrs. Kate Collins. Senator Scott of West Virginia in Denver hopes for recovery from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Dick Garrett
Auburn
Rutherford Brothers
Willow Creek
Garrett
Kansas City
Kate Collins
Panama Canal Demands May Be Accepted May End Affair
Washington reports indicate Colombia’s modified demands to the Panama Canal Company may be accepted, possibly ratifying the treaty before the deadline Tuesday. Farnum of the company met officials after Minister Beaupre’s message, with secrecy surrounding responses and a potential end to the dispute despite the Colombian congress. Col ombus dispatch notes lower demand from 19,100,000 to 3,000,000. In other items: Frederick Park, Ohio State professor, died by suicide. Cleveland reports 300 tailors struck for union recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Canal Company
Washington
Beaupre
Bogota
Canal Question
Robert Farnum
Panama Craonal Company
State Department
Connecion
Congress
Herran
Tanama Company
Panama Company
Columbus
Frederick Lark
Ohio State University
Irrigation Congress Adopts a Compromise Vote
The 1908 Irrigation Congress at Orden adjourned amid debate over repealing the desert land, timber and stone acts and the homestead commutation clause. A substitute favoring preservation of remaining public lands for settlers won 212 to 148, with Oregon voting 16 for and four against. Delegates toured Cache Valley and Salt Lake City, while credentials limited voting to 344 of 925 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeden
West
Committee On
Shafroth
Colorado
Mondell
Wyoming
John P. Irish
California
William E. Smythe
Donovan
Montana
George H. Maxwell
Chicago
Needham
Congress
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Kansas
New Mexico
Texas
Nevada
Nebraska
Minnesota
Ogden
Oxeden Boas
Irrigation Congress
Union Depot
Clty
National Association
City Hall
Ogden County Fair Grounds
Mormon Tabernacle
State Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution
Cache Valley
Association
Lssue
Paris Gibson
Reed Smoot
Morrison
Pardee
Newlands
Con
Weert
Sunater Burton
Reclamation Department
Booth Tucker
Gibson
Frank Arundel
Spokane
Boise City
TJ Paso
Ideal setting for irrigation congress in Ogden
Ogden hosts an irrigation congress with Utah hailed as the birthplace of systematic irrigation. The surrounding region is described as highly versatile and productive, showcasing a glorious array of irrigated products to Congress members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orden
Heber Brown
Weber County
Ogden
Bear River
New Englandervico
Utah
Kid Curry Seen in Montana After Jail Escape
Kid Curry, famed train robber, believed in Northern Montana near Chinook after escaping Knoxville jail months ago. He allegedly forced James T. Moran to saddle a horse at Granite ranch after claiming to arrive from Havre by freight. strangers in the Chinook area may be Finkertons searching for the desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinook
Mont
Kid Curry
Knoxville
Montana
Great Northern Limited
Malta
James T. Moran
Gurry
Granite
Lipton improves but kept by physicians in seclusion
In Chicago on September 19 Sir Thomson Lipton shows further improvement though isolation by his doctors persists while in Liverpool Captain File and the Shamrock II crew arrive today from America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomson Lipton
Liverpool
Captain File
America
Courthouse Heating Plant Nears Completion
Gilbert Joyer oversees courthouse heating upgrades as pipes reach radiators in the courtroom and back offices. Floor and rantrum were torn up and replaced to install the system, with steam expected within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Joyer
Resignations from Cabinet Shake UK Politics
In England great excitement follows news of resignations from the cabinet. The Earl of Salisbury may be succeeded by Attorney General Findlay as health prompts Salisbury to step down while Joseph Chamberlain's resignation as colonial secretary shocks the kingdom. The Pall Mall Gazette calls the moment extraordinary and forecasts upheaval for the Tory party as Liberal leaders assess the impact on free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
Earl of Salisbury
Findlay
England
Alaskan Boundary Commission
London
Joseph Chamberlain
United Kingdom
Pall Mall Gazette
Vrescmbine
Marty
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Datfour
Board Accepts New School Betting Eyelet Installation
The board accepted the new eyelet betting system at the high school this morning in the presence of Dr Co Smith Jane Failing and others. The contractor George Phillips and manager say the plant is modern and complete and will stand the test of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Jane Failing
Dae Teutieh
Foi Conklin
Ceore Phillips
Koepkes Host Guests From Oregon In City Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Koepke and family have stayed with friends in the city for a year. Koepke is a large Helix country landowner who has visited relatives in Los Angeles this year and believes Pendleton and eastern Oregon offer the best climate and land prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Koepke
Koepke
Helix Country
Los Angeles
Pendeton
Four Carloads of Cattle Bound for Camas Prairie Market
Four carloads of cattle will be shipped over the Spokane line on Monday or Tuesday evening for the Frye Brubse Meat Company of Seattle. The young cattle are bound for the Camas Prairie country and are for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonergan
Frye Brubse Meat Company
Seattle
Camas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northwest
Mbia Railway
Bay & British Coit
Washington Wii
The
4& N
Pendleton
B& B.C
Maple Pass
Mount Baker
Salt Creek
Pateras
Columbia
M Smith Jr
CMP
Areto
Uxofa
Corr
Pearce
Livermore Mt
Mr. Pearce
Lib Wey
Marion Wrislature
Gi Avermore
Tramp
Arlington Saloon
Scott Recovering
Denver
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Panama Canal
Cleveland
National Congress
Salt Lake City
Bert Huffman
Pioneer
North America
Kid Gurry
Bagk
Weeth
Georgia
Nashville, Tenn
Lipton
Shamrock
Balfour
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!