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3 stories matching electrifi

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:electrif, electr, electro, electrician, electron, elect

  1. The Great Northern's Electrified Tunnel

    A bold infrastructure project in the Cascade mountains promises to banish smoke and gas from rail travel.

    Mar 18, 1909The Labor JournalSkykomish, King CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Trolley Overtakes the Steam Train

    Faced with competition from local electric lines, the Northern Pacific Railway begins electrifying its Everett-to-Snohomish branch.

    Jul 10, 1903The Evening StatesmanEverett, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Power Station That Bet on Newport’s Future

    A Chicago engineer brings plans for a fireproof power station at Washington and Pine—and a 30-mile line meant to electrify Newport’s future.

    Aug 12, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentNewport, Pend Oreille CountyFollow the Money · Boom & Bust

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