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Spokane War
The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military
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2001
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Spokane War an 1858 war in Eastern Washington Territory involving Coeur d'Alenes, Spokanes, Palouses, Yakimas, and Northern Paiutes fighting against U.S. forces and settlers in the expanding mining areas. The native tribes exacted heavy casualties in some battles but ultimately surrendered and confined themselves to reservations. Also called the
Coeur d'Alene War.
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SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS CHAIRMAN SHERWOOD TESTIFIES ON SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF SPOKANE INDIAN RESERVATION GRAND COULEE DAM EQUITABLE COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT ACT BEFORE SENATE PANEL
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 5/15/2008; 700+ words
; ...hearing: STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD RICHARD SHERWOOD CHAIRMAN SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANSBEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRSONS. 2494 THE SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF THE SPOKANE INDIAN RESERVATION GRAND COULEE DAM EQUITABLE COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT...
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Spokane Airways could settle SIA feud
Magazine article from: Journal of Business; 2/8/2007; ; 700+ words
; After months of acrimony, Spokane Airways Inc. and the board that oversees Spokane International Airport (SIA) have agreed on a...parties are set to discuss this week options for Spokane Airways' relocation at SIA. Spokane Airways will...
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Spokane Airways sues SIA over alleged lease violations
Magazine article from: Journal of Business; 5/3/2007; ; 700+ words
; Spokane-based RMA Inc., doing business as Spokane Airways, has sued Spokane International Airport (SIA) and the Spokane Airport Board for alleged violations of lease agreements, which it claims have destroyed its ability to operate as a...
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Spokane Federal fights stiff competition to grow
Magazine article from: Journal of Business; 1/26/2006; ; 700+ words
; Spokane Federal Credit Union has faced hurdles to expansion as...customers than federally chartered credit unions such as Spokane Federal, Edgett says. Because of its charter, Spokane Feder al in most cases has had to choose between marketing...
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Spokane, Wash., Airport to Be among First to Federalize.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 2/26/2002; 700+ words
; ...By Tom Sowa, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 26--Spokane International Airport will be among the...workers. Fifteen airports, including Spokane's, will make the switch in April or...
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Spokane landmark saved by asbestos
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times (IL); 1/27/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...Davenport Hotel and Tower in downtown Spokane. Opened in 1914, the Davenport was America...Davenport is a metaphor for the rebirth of Spokane, the second largest city in Washington...Northern Pacific Railroad was extended to Spokane. In recent years, Spokane faded away...
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Spokane Transfer has come far by staying close
Magazine article from: Journal of Business; 3/11/1999; ; 700+ words
; Spokane Transfer & Storage Co. doesn't...alternative lines of business picking up steam, Spokane Transfer President Doug Ross says the company...of the older trucking companies around Spokane." The company specializes in less-than...
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Spokane foundry sues group of competitors
Magazine article from: Journal of Business; 12/5/1996; ; 618 words
; Spokane Industries Inc., which operates a foundry in the Spokane Valley, has sued three Vancouver, Wash.-based companies...and Clyde Corp., of Australia. Mark Hendrickson, a Spokane attorney who represents Spokane Industries, says Canica...
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Spokane is ground zero in battle for TV viewers.
Newspaper article from: Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA); 4/24/2005; 700+ words
; ...Tom Sowa Apr. 24--Budget-conscious Spokane resident Reagan Oliver has seen plenty...Transportation Security Administration at Spokane International Airport, says she sees...and DirecTV Group, Inc. -- say Spokane and North Idaho are a hotly contested...
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Spokane continues its mastery of Emeralds.(Sports)(The Ems fall three games out of first after a 2-1, 12-inning loss to the Indians)
Newspaper article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR); 8/11/2003; 700+ words
; ...minutes following yet another loss to Spokane. "I let them know we are not playing...performance by Jared Wells and four relievers as Spokane defeated the Emeralds 2-1 in 12 innings...little things that make the difference." Spokane scored the winning run in the top of the...
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Spokane
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Spokane Spokane: Introduction Spokane: Geography and Climate Spokane: History Spokane: Population Profile Spokane: Municipal Government Spokane: Economy Spokane: Education and Research Spokane: Health Care Spokane: Recreation Spokane...
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Spokane: Recreation
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Spokane: Recreation Sightseeing Riverfront Park...train, and an exciting gondola ride over Spokane Falls. The park also features a historic...beautiful view of the city. The area around Spokane offers a number of attractions, including...
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Spokane: History
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Spokane: History Spokane Area Popular with Traders For years before the coming of European explorers, the land around the present-day city was settled by the Spokane tribe. Explorers and trappers passed through the area, but no settlements...
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Spokane: Economy
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Spokane: Economy Major Industries and Commercial...provided much of the economic activity for the Spokane area, a major center for the timber...manufacturing companies have located in Spokane, drawn by the easy access to raw materials...
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Spokane: Education and Research
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Spokane: Education and Research Elementary and Secondary Schools Spokane School District Number 81, representing all city...schools. The following is a summary of data regarding Spokane public schools as of the 2002–2003 school...
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