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May 3, 1909
The Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
What is this article about?
Progress on the U.P. tunnel: opening from north portal to G Street achieved, with dirt handling via steam shovel and water sluice operational; William Welch arranges more water pressure for faster work.
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TUNNEL OPEN TO G. STREET
The U. P. tunnel now presents an opening from the north portal clear through to G street. The lower drift has been taken out but a short distance, but the dirt can now all be handled from the north portal if desired with the big steam shovel.
The water sluice through the pipe to the gulch is working well, but more water will be secured for the job when the big shovel gets under full headway. There is plenty of water and Harriman's representative, William Welch, was this morning arranging with the city for still further pressure to carry the dirt down even more rapidly than at present.
The U. P. tunnel now presents an opening from the north portal clear through to G street. The lower drift has been taken out but a short distance, but the dirt can now all be handled from the north portal if desired with the big steam shovel.
The water sluice through the pipe to the gulch is working well, but more water will be secured for the job when the big shovel gets under full headway. There is plenty of water and Harriman's representative, William Welch, was this morning arranging with the city for still further pressure to carry the dirt down even more rapidly than at present.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Tunnel Opening
U P Tunnel
G Street
Steam Shovel
Water Sluice
William Welch
What entities or persons were involved?
William Welch
Where did it happen?
G Street
Story Details
Key Persons
William Welch
Location
G Street
Story Details
The U. P. tunnel now opens from the north portal clear through to G street. The lower drift has been partially excavated, allowing dirt to be handled from the north portal using the big steam shovel. The water sluice through the pipe to the gulch is working well, and more water pressure is being arranged by William Welch to speed up dirt removal.