Pogue Flats Ditch Work Begins on Irrigation Plan
Engineers of the reclamation service near completion of plans to reclaim 10 000 acres in Okanogan county between Alma and Riverside and supply 2000 acres now watered privately. H C Richardson of the Okanogan Water Users association reports plans approved and construction ready to start within weeks, with $500 000 appropriated and use of Solomon creek bed for the canal to 15 miles.
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Alma
Riverside
H. C. Richardson
Okanogan Water Users’ Association
Portland
Corps of Engineers
Richardson
Conconully Lake
Irrigation Boost to Washington Farms and Rail Link
The region bets on fruit including peaches grapes tomatoes and vegetables thriving with new irrigation. Experts say the Great Northern line from Wenatchee to Oroville will integrate the area with Seattle’s markets.
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Washington
Wenatchee
Oroville
Seattle
Narrow Escape After River Wagon Accident Near Columbia
G A Porter of the new house across the Columbia river suffered a serious farm accident Saturday. While returning with a load of fruit trees the wagon backed into the river after the horses bolted. One horse drowned and Porter's son narrowly escaped drowning as the fruit trees and wagon floated downstream with only part of the load saved.
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G. A. Porter
New House
Columbia River
Mr. Porter
Richard McCurdy Arrives in London Feels Ill
Richard A. McCurdy former president of Mutual Life Insurance arrived in London from the steamer America at Plymouth with his wife daughter and son in law. He appeared very ill and confined to his room during the voyage doctors ordered rest and quiet. The party plans to stay in Plymouth for a few days as concern grows over his condition.
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London
Richard A. McCurdy
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
America
Plymouth
McCurdy
Thebaud
Fewer Passes for Public Officials
Washington March 12 Martin A Knapp chairman of the interstate commerce commission notes a shift in attitude toward accepting passes. He says high minded officials now view transportation passes as an absolute evil and are ashamed to accept such favors despite past prestige.
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Washington
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Heavy Snowstorm Strikes Wyoming and Colorado
A fierce snowstorm blankets Wyoming and Northern Colorado with steady snowfall since yesterday evening. Nearly a foot on the ground by sunset, accompanied by gale winds in western Wyoming. Cold air threatens stock losses if the storm lasts 48 hours as rail lines rely on snow bucking equipment to stay open.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Nebraska
Colorado
Trusting Recommendation for Dr W M McCoy
Former partner J Walender urges friends and former patients to seek treatment from Dr W M McCoy. He states he has sold his goodwill and practice and can conscientiously recommend the doctor.
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W. M. McCoy
Mine Disaster in Northern France Claims Thousands
Paris reports a catastrophic firedamp explosion in northern France mines near Courreree. Early tallies show 1404 entombed with later estimates surpassing 1200 dead as rescue efforts struggle amid chaos. The disaster is described as the greatest in continental mining history.
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Paris
Lens
France
Courreree
Failed attempt to cap burning Caney well
An effort to cap a burning well six miles from Caney on March 12 failed. A steel hood was raised within 25 feet of the well but the crane truck departed the rails and a steam pump broke down, making it impossible for workers to approach. The well had burned thousands of feet of gas daily since February 23 and the heat prevented close work.
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Caney
Kan
Snow Arrives in Eugene Two Inches Deep
Snow began about 7 PM and continued for some time in Eugene Oregon on March 11. The ground reached two inches by late tonight as a north wind turned cold after a warm day. No fruit damage expected.
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Eugene, Or
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Reclamation Service
Engineers of
Okanogan County
Fruit Farm
L. V. Wells
Columbia
Richard McCurdy
J Walender
Pocahontas Memorial Association
Jamestown Exposition
Oance
Matoaca Hay
F Street
Eugene
City Limits
J. S. Mooney & CO
Arthur Gunn
Wenatchee Valley
Panama
India
H.l.wiester
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