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The Kennewick Courier
Kennewick, Benton County, Washington
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The Interstate Commerce Committee favorably reports Representative Cushman's bill permitting the Portland & Seattle railroad to build a bridge across the Columbia River near Vancouver, primarily for railroads with provisions for vehicular and pedestrian use via tolls.
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The Interstate Commerce Committee favorably reported Representative Cushman's bill permitting the Portland & Seattle railroad to build a bridge across the Columbia river near Vancouver.
The bridge authorized is primarily for the railroads, it being intentional with the builders to provide a driveway and sidewalks, for the use of which tolls may be charged. Other railroads desiring to cross the Columbia river at this point may use this bridge upon payment of a reasonable price.
The bridge must be commenced in one year and completed within three years.
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Across The Columbia River Near Vancouver
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The Interstate Commerce Committee favorably reports a bill by Representative Cushman allowing the Portland & Seattle railroad to construct a bridge across the Columbia River near Vancouver, mainly for rail use but with added driveway and sidewalks for tolls; other railroads can use it for a fee; construction to start within one year and finish in three.