Central Railroad of Cre elicits secret survey for line
A crew of surveyors under a chief engineer arrived at Elgin from Milton to map a route for a possible extension of the Central Railroad of Cre. Locals report most workers hail from Milton, Athena and Walla Walla districts, amid tight secrecy and little detail on paymasters or final destination.
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Central Railroad of
Creip
Elgin
Bank
Walla Walla Fer
Milton
Arkness
Railhoad
Obiver
Athena
Wallalla
Observer
For Sale Acre Tract With Cottage Near Water
Real estate notice offering a close in acre tract with ample water and a new cottage. Describes a bargain if taken at once with terms. Contact Home Ind. via phone 4-121t.
Switchman Killed in Spokane Yard Collision
Spokane April 13 A collision between two switch engines in the GN yards killed switching foreman William Heafion who was riding to the front of one engine. He was gruesomely mutilated in the wreckage. Both locomotives were practically destroyed.
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Spokane
G. N
William Heafion
Presbytery Elects Moderator for Six Months
The Grande Ronde Presbytery chose Rev. J. L. Maynard of Wallowa as moderator after an evening sermon by Rev. L. M. Booser of Baker City. The session was well attended and Maynard will serve in the role for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Maynard
Wallowa
L. M. Booser
Baker City
Grande Ronde Presytery
J. L. Maynard
Wallowe
Hyde Rules On Legal Points In Farquharson Review
Judge Knowles hears James Farquharson's writ of review from City Recorder Cox regarding a $50 liquor sale fine. Attorney Hyde argues multiple legal flaws including invalid ordinance revocation, invalid enacting clause, and lack of a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Farquharson
Knowles
D. E. Cox
Farquharson
Hyde
Baker City
Murderer of Senator Carmack Must Serve Nine Years
Nashville Tenn April 13 A State supreme court today affirmed the sentence of 20 years imprisonment imposed on Duncan Cooper for the killing of Former Senator Carmack A similar sentence on Robin Cooper was reversed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Carmack
Nashville
Tenn
State Supreme Court
Duncan Cooper
Robin Cooper
Fire in New Haven Jail Kills Six Firemen Missing
Fire Chief Fancher reports six firemen missing after the county jail roof collapsed in a blaze that also destroyed the jail and nearby homes. Three others are fatally injured and about 300 prisoners were moved to police precincts. The fire started from wiring in the chair factory inside the prison.
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New Haven
Conn
Fancher
Chapman
Doherty
Buckley
Cullum
McGrant
Mortell
Enards
Assignments Announced for County Precinct Enumerators
The list names the enumerators for Union county and its precincts. Each district assigns a local official to count residents, with towns and precincts specified such as La Grande Alicel Imbler Cove North Powder Island City Summerville and others. Citizens are urged to assist honestly when contacted.
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la Grande
Union County
Chester J. Vanderpoel
Alicel
Imbler
Harvey L. Lants
Cove
Cove Town
John T. Reeves
Union
Antelope
Big Creek
Harry Cook
Medical Springs
North Powder
North Powder Town
H. Williamson
Camp Carson
Starkey
W. Albert Burns
Hilgard
Kamela
Clyde L. Kiddie
Island City
Perry
Island Precinct
Incalding
William A. Worstell
Adna B. Rogers
W. M. Peare
Uriah F. Weiss
Elgin
North Elgin
T. H. Morelock
South Elgin
Murdo I. McRae
Summerville
Summerville Town
D. H. Crouter
Geo. T. . Ferguson
Roosevelt Visit Brings Floral Welcome To City
Emperor William plans three day family visit with Cavorrelt abeckes sap cadihaemmaln as Mrs. Roosevelt and Ethel stay behind with Colonel Parke arriving April 30. Posters greeting Roosevelt are replaced by Good Bye messages. City proclaims honor and urges stations decorated with flowers as the Roosevelt carriage is pelted with roses and bouquets are handed to Mrs. Roosevelt and Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Ethel
Parke
Roosevelts
Miss Carew
Bethel
The Roman A Strong Card at Isis Theatre
The Isis Theatre presents a picture titled Change a Roman love story featuring frequent historic climaxes. The program is built on an instructive humorous and entertaining plan with a mix of romance and excitement designed to thrill and instruct audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Lefoan Apple Box Bill Killed by House Committee
Washington April 18 the Lefoan apple box bill was killed for the present session when tabled by the house committee. This marks a victory for Western apple growers and their industry interests in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee
Wife Uses Man’s Wooden Leg To Cook, Hospitalizes Husband
A woman allegedly secured her husband’s wooden leg while he slept on a Saturday night and used it to prepare the morning meal causing him to be left immobile and reliant on others for movement. The incident raises questions of intent and safety in their residence.
Hyde Trial Focuses on Tampered Col. Swope Body
Defense for Dr. B C Hyde in the Col. Thomas Swope murder case argues the billionaire’s body was removed from Havestroag vault and tampered with after interment. Attorneys contend the coffin was unfastened and loosely refastened while the body lay in the Warcet Bill Cemetery vault during winter. Twenty five jurors are being examined for qualifications.
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Kansas City
Col
Thomas Swope
Sanbes
Paleon
B. C. Hyde
Aya Fot Hyde
Hyde
Col. Swope Yay
Warcet Bill
Talesmen
The
Unwrapped Nude Art Ban Targets UC Campus Display
Regents order removal or modification of newly completed nude art panels at the University of California campus after complaints. The four male and female figures offended visitors, prompting action and budget details cited at about forty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkely
Calif
University of California
Thaw Attorney Suffered Damages Denied
In New York on April 13 the jury refused to award Attorney Hartridge any damages in the $90,000 suit against Mrs. Mary Thaw for services in defending Harry Thaw in the murder trial. Judge Holt ordered perjury and disbarment proceedings brought against Hartridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal
Hartridge
Mary Thaw
Harry
Holt
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Bfaind Road Survey
Batiste
White
Model
Switchman
the Presbytery
Cansel
Beach
Examéentes 1 Ney Bele
Boneh
Salaming Simet
SDA
William
Tire
Porte Marisio
William of
Rede
Burns
Boone
Swope
Doctor Hyde
Ionaire
Havestroag
Argu
Berkeley
Hartelde
Newlin Drug Co
LA Grande, OR
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