Railroads to Unite North and South Idaho By Rail
A Salt Lake Tribune correspondent in North Idaho outlines railroad plans to connect north and south Idaho, noting OR&N and Northern Pacific work toward Grangeville and Lewiston. The piece highlights gaps, proposed routes along Clearwater and Camas Prairie, and credits Pete Shelby as a key driver behind the project.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Idaho
Great
Utah Journal
the Star
Washington
Die Monte
Snake River
Huntington
Oregon
Pendleton
Tekos
Cour d'Alene
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Riparian
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Tts
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OR & N
Northern Pacific
Nez Perce
Camas Prairie
ORB &N
Tnt
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Tin
Given
Florence
Buffalo Hump
Weiser
Seven Devils
Goff
Salmon River
Whiteyird
Damas Prairie
Nex Perce
Wheat Belt
Palouse
PP Shelby
Pete Shelby
Union Pacific
Railway Progress P and L N People Push Ahead
Railway progress reported as P and L N people continue to push ahead with track work and railway expansion plans. Officials say construction progresses steadily with crews advancing signals and infrastructure in multiple sections.
Construction of Round House Nears Completion and Rail Yard Upgrades
The article details rapid construction progress on a new round house and power facilities. It notes the engine stable and a 85 by 70 foot power house to house a dynamo for heat and light, with machine shops planned next spring. Work includes large rock gangs in canyons and extensive right of way clearing, with contractors expanding crews and equipment across multiple miles.
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Ouce
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Salabria Valley
Hugene Merritt
Coun Wil
Weiser Canyon
Council
Meadows
Smith
Utah
Helena
Seven Devils
Price Valley
Copper District
Tax roll reveals county valuation and mineral wealth totals
Washington county assessment shows total valuation 1,787,679 with personal property 973,997. Mines and thuber undeveloped values, mills, smelters, ditches, ferries, bank shares, stock and cattle figures populate the roll, highlighting ore on the lump and various valuations across farms, equipment, and transport.
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Thuber
Washington County
Welser
Oinatae
Ganda Sioxat
M Sen
Stat Board of Equalization
Sasessore
Bolae
State Board of Equalization
Espatien
Rinehart's Welser Visit Highlights Weiser Road Progress
Oregon Scout editor I B Rinehart toured Welser and the P&LN up to Weiser, praising the new road's progress and its region. He recounts meeting old acquaintances in Welser including McGregor, Holgate, LaLove, and Love, notes local businessmen thriving, and mentions Frank Harris and Morris Sommers.
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I. B. Rinehart
The
Oregon Scout
Welser
Rineheart
Yendome
McGregor
Fairview
Weusdome
Howl Weiser
Has
Holgate
Weiser
Dune
Lalvo
Love
Butcher
LaGrande
Fred Jacob
Tairande
Fred
Elias
Peoce
Frank Harris
Idaho
Building Churches Payette Reports Rich Religious Growth
Payette notes a surge in religious institutions with Zion hosting visitors and funds, Christians buying Park and Mill sites for a chapel, and Dunkards assessing a possible colony. Local events include a fall from a wagon, health notes, and investment chatter from Payette, Idaho, with regional growth and new ventures.
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Balt Dake City
Walsh
Zion
Pierce
Erie
Penn
O Plich
Idaho
Park
Mill Streets
Mr. Fisher
Cnarleton
Dakole Iisite
A. E. Wood
Mike May McGlinchy
Wyoming
John Toole
Eale
Jee Re
Dimmerson
California
Sminerapp
Payette
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