J. B. Biles
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- Jun 29, 1893The Rail Blockade at ElmaA landowner is arrested for obstructing tracks on his own property, escalating a long-standing right-of-way dispute with the Northern Pacific Railroad.Elma, WA
- May 14, 1895The Farmer Who Tore Up the Northern Pacific's Tracks — and WonAfter five years of direct action against a railroad crossing his Montesano land, J. B. Biles settles on his own terms — and the company pays his legal bills.Montesano, WA