Indians Pow Wow Near Enterprise Hidden in Lament
News from La Grande reports alarm in Enterprise as rumors spread of thousands of Nez Perce and Umatilla Indians encamped in the Wallowa valley intent on violence to avenge a lynching in Asotin. A barbecoo gathers tribesmen while officials warn the public to avoid provocation.
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la Grande
Enterprise
Wallowa
Asotin
Olive Richardson
Teia
Nez Perce
Umatilla
Trout Creek
Arttlera
The Gold Standard and Civilization Debate
The piece argues that gold standard adoption is not a truly civilized choice, noting public opposition to gold monometallism across major nations and in the United States, urging bid for bi metalism or international cooperation, while criticizing the claim that gold is civilization’s money. It surveys historical adoption from 1816 to 1872 and questions the asserted superiority of gold.
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England
Germany
France
Austria
Italy
United States
Portugal
Palmer Buckner Democrats Nominate Palmer At Convention
Palmer and Buckner were chosen as the leading ticket by a mixed delegation in a Sept 8 convention. Palmer received 75744 votes with Bragg at 124, and acclamation followed after Bragg’s motion. Kennedy named Backer for vice president and was acclaimed as well as the session concluded.
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Todianapolia
Palmer
Bragg
Kennuckey
Backoer
America
Timber cutting rule outlined by Land Office editorials
From the Land Office, Receiver Wilson states timber may be cut on homesteaded lands only for cultivation needs or building and fencing, with instructions printed on receipts. Also reports the death of Captain Jack Crawford at Blalett mines and notices a hair restoration ad and harvest hands strike in Palouse country demanding higher wages.
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Wilson
Eat Oregonian
B. F. Wilcox
United States Land Office
la Grande
Ore
Captain Crawford
Beattie
Newa
Blawett
Blowett
Kittitas County
Jack Crawford
Negro Creek
Crawford
Acout
Rover
Romains
Beeeen
United States
Triawl
Quater
Farmers seek work at 125 balance amid grain prices
Farmers say they can afford lighter work for 1.25 while grain prices stay low. They report 20 to 30 days of steady work when available, otherwise wandering for meals and sometimes taking only 1 dollar. The group labeled the “hobo class” includes up to 50 transients in Pullman who could work if inclined, living near town warehouses.
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Thay
Smith
Broner
Brover
Stockholm
Arlington Stables
Brawer
Cober
Milton Eagle
WW. P. Reeser
Acra
Frank Shelton
J.B. Frazier
J. B. Richey
Pullman
Telephone Line Sold in Pendleton Under Execution
Sheriff disposes of the Blog Mountain Telephone Company property in Umatilla county after a 990.68 judgment in favor of G.T. Roark later assigned to Mrs. Etza Leexer. The sale covered 16 miles of wire and poles from Ukiah to Canyon City, with bids culminating at 200 dollars before sale to Edna Leexer. The outcome leaves the property largely unchanged and work to complete the line continues.
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Blue Mountain
Blog Mountain Telephone & Eee Company
Pendeton
Joatcs Parkea
G.T. Roark
Mra. Etza Leexer
Umatilla County
Charles Cunningham
Ukiah
Long Creek
Canyon City
Kale
Faxon
Thasdera
Carter
M. A. Butler
Mr. Butler
Edna Leexer
Butler
Telehone
Pucific
Itta
Ong
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TOR
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Ty Joes
Avery Backore
Fetith
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Free Handbook8 & CO
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the Athena Restaurant
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Minneapolis ST. Paul
Portland
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Omaha
Kansas City
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Montague
Main Street
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Athena
Will Mosgrove
Oregon
Gilbert Hunt & Company
Chapman
J. W. Chapman
Wallowa Lake
E. Merk
U. S
Washington, D. C
A. G. Madder
Stanford University
California
Silver Lake
Wallace & Cochran
Vincent Creek
Austin
Miles Harper
Frank Crantley
James Markham
Canyon
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Howard Fell
Pregcott
Horne
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W. P. Leach
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Pendleton
Jesse Failing
Frank Beal
Beale
Mary Steerer
First National
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South Side Main Street
Poe
G. L. Basser
Athens, Oregon
Hamiliton-Rourke Warehouse System Grain and Commission Merchants
Deacens of
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Gold Standard
Aelexander Amith
Palouse
Font Smith
Ram
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Same
D. T. Pholpa
Henry Frazier
Fair City
Isaac Inl
Cy McKay
Dr. Price
Gold Standard Democrats
Millionaires
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Zola Voller
Zalu Valier
Wilson Co
New Concord
Ohio
Saloase
Rae? Cay
U.S. Gov't Report
Simmons
J.N. Watson
Stean
Lake County
Reno
Nev
Ida Dixon
Klamath Falls
Math County
Columbia River
Methodint Episcopal Church
North Yakima
Waah
Union
Grant
Tonac Ruddock
Pouchete
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Jay Pee
Mary Pelton
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