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May 19, 1908
The Evening Statesman
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington
What is this article about?
Citizens of Pasco, Kennewick, and Columbia River area plan to form a company of farmers and merchants to build and operate 10-12 steamboats on the upper and lower Columbia River for improved transportation amid irrigated district development.
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PLAN TO BUILD BIG LINE OF STEAMERS
PASCO, KENNEWICK AND COLUMBIA RIVER MEN LAUNCH IMPORTANT INDUSTRY.
PASCO, May 19.-To organize a company consisting of farmers and merchants throughout the Inland Empire for the purpose of building and operating a line of steamboats on the upper and lower Columbia river is the plan recently undertaken by several influential citizens of this city. "The rapid development of the irrigated districts of this state means the absolute necessity of better transportation facilities, and to this end we are diligently working," said Capt. W. P. Gray, one of the promoters of the proposed plan. "With the launching of this undertaking, the most important step in the great development work will be taken. We propose to operate a line of 10 or 12 steamers thus assuring a cheaper transportation for both passenger and freight traffic. "As the boats will be owned and controlled by those whose livelihood depends largely upon the cheapest transportation, the success of such an enterprise is practically assured."
PASCO, KENNEWICK AND COLUMBIA RIVER MEN LAUNCH IMPORTANT INDUSTRY.
PASCO, May 19.-To organize a company consisting of farmers and merchants throughout the Inland Empire for the purpose of building and operating a line of steamboats on the upper and lower Columbia river is the plan recently undertaken by several influential citizens of this city. "The rapid development of the irrigated districts of this state means the absolute necessity of better transportation facilities, and to this end we are diligently working," said Capt. W. P. Gray, one of the promoters of the proposed plan. "With the launching of this undertaking, the most important step in the great development work will be taken. We propose to operate a line of 10 or 12 steamers thus assuring a cheaper transportation for both passenger and freight traffic. "As the boats will be owned and controlled by those whose livelihood depends largely upon the cheapest transportation, the success of such an enterprise is practically assured."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Steamboats
Columbia River
Transportation
Pasco
Farmers
Merchants
Inland Empire
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. W. P. Gray
Where did it happen?
Pasco, Upper And Lower Columbia River, Inland Empire
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. W. P. Gray
Location
Pasco, Upper And Lower Columbia River, Inland Empire
Event Date
May 19
Story Details
Influential citizens in Pasco organize a company of farmers and merchants to build and operate 10-12 steamboats on the Columbia River to provide cheaper transportation for passengers and freight, supporting the development of irrigated districts.