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Prominent Falls and Rail Work Amid Northwest Happenings
Local dispatch reports progress on the Spokane area railroad grading of twenty five and a quarter miles as work pushes toward 1880 goals. Nearby notes recount an Albany Journal item, a northern earthquake tremor felt in Thabo, and preparations for hotel and commercial improvements along Howard street. The piece also details land donation notice requirements and upcoming public land office actions at Colfax, with commentary on regional development and migration into the Spokane country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freidenrich & Borges
J. M. Nosler
Howard Street
Thabo
Tilton
Edyard Deady
Donnan
Jonaly
R.A. Mitchell
T. 8
Walla Walla
Albany
Ted
Preidenrich & Bergs
McCartney
N. PR. R. Go
Qjenen
District of Lands
United States
Colfax
Washington
Washington Territory
United States Land Office
Ftter
United States District Land Office
Wastmeta Cerritory