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4 stories matching electrif

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

  1. The Struggle for Priest Rapids Power

    As the Milwaukee Railroad pivots to electrification, White Bluffs residents pressure the federal government to break the deadlock on dam development.

    Jan 12, 1917White Bluffs SpokesmanPriest Rapids, White Bluffs, Kittitas CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Milwaukee Railroad Abandons Columbia River Electrification

    Supply chain issues and shifting fuel costs force the Milwaukee Railroad to prioritize the Coast division over the local line.

    Jun 1, 1917White Bluffs SpokesmanOthello, Adams CountyFollow the Money

  3. Betting on the Rapids

    Speculation runs wild in White Bluffs as the Milwaukee railroad moves to electrify its lines, fueling dreams of a massive dam at Priest Rapids.

    Feb 2, 1917White Bluffs SpokesmanPriest Rapids, White Bluffs, Kittitas CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Battle Over Public Water Power

    A political critique of proposed federal legislation warns that speculators are maneuvering to seize control of vital water power sites.

    Feb 25, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyFollow the Money

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