In Oregon and Idaho, winter weather is causing great disruption and suffering

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A massive snowstorm struck the Portland region of Oregon as deep winter weather affected the entire north-west United States. In Idaho, many roads were impassable and the temperature in Boise was recorded at 22 degrees below.  (By John Osborne) 
Source Citation
"From Oregon: Terrible Snow-storm-Great Suffering among the People," New York Times, January 23, 1866, p. 1.  
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    Crime/Disasters
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