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Railroads and public highways clash in author Jere Black’s view
Jere Black argues railways are public highways built with state authority and public funds, not private property. He compares private toll claims to public infrastructure and defends public rights to use rail lines. The piece also surveys Lower Klickitat valley detailing geography, resources, settlement at Tyne City, and local economy with prices, crops, and early community life.
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Jere Blok
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Omaha
San Francisco
Lower
Klickitat Valley
Columbia
Klickitat River
Columbia’ Hills
Oregon
Washington Territory
Columbia River
Tyle City
Cascades
Goldendale
Tyne City
Klickitct
Yakima
Klickitat Mountains
Dalles