Lake Chelan touted as tourism gold in Chelan County
A Wenatchee scene at the head of Lake Chelan is called the Switzerland of America. Residents are urged to promote scenery as an asset and advertise easy access to Lake Wenatchee resorts for boating fishing and bathing. The head of Lake Chelan is praised for its Alpine beauty and potential wealth from railways and transport firms promoting outings.
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Great Northern Plans Faster Mail Service And Seattle Link
Great Northern officials aim to cut westbound mail train time to Seattle next year by roughly 57 hours from St. Paul, matching the Oriental Limited’s pace on a cross continent run. A Seattle to Spokane train is planned to ease local travel and allow abandonment of several current stops on the fast mail route. Existing services run from Seattle to Skytromsrt h and Spokane to Wilson Creek, with further adjustments anticipated.
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Rail Race for Chicago Seattle Route Sparks Transit Battle
James J. Hill orders a two through train schedule with sleepers between Chicago Seattle and Vancouver Portland to speed overland travel. The Chicago Seattle service will run via Burlington and Great Northern risking clash with Milwaukee St Paul, Union Pacific Portland, and potential NP Northwestern alignments. Officials dispute any confirmed alliance as plans unfold.
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Inland Empire Opens New River Steamer Line to Pasco
A crowd welcomed the Inland Empire at Pasco as the first of a new Open River Transportation line from Celilo to Pasco, with the Nora following. Capt. W. P. Gray piloted the Inland Empire carrying 130 tons of freight along with passengers. The two boats will return to Celilo loaded for Portland, inaugurating a 190 mile river route. Bond elections were quiet with polls open until 7 p.m.
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