Railroads Silence on Possible Union Pacific Merger
Reported talks of Union Pacific taking over New York Central and Chicago and Northwestern, plus a $790 million recapitalization, could not be confirmed or denied today. Officials and banking houses remained reticent as Union Pacific stock led market fluctuations amid Northern Securities activity.
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New York
Union Pacific Railroad Company
New York Central
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Scone
Bonde
Union Pacific
Northern
Famous Actor Sick at Palm Beach Estate
Joseph Jefferson lies critically ill at his Palm Beach winter residence. Attending physician B B Potter reports the condition little improved as he remains surrounded by family, with death expected at any minute. Three weeks earlier Jefferson visited ex President Cleveland at Hobe Bound where he caught a cold and later relapsed.
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West Palm Berch
Joseph Jeferson
Palm Beach
B B Potter
Jefferson
Cleveland
Hobe
Girls Hold Up Burglar in Seattle Night Raid
In Seattle on April 15 a 16 year old and a 20 year old, two Norwegian girls, awakened by noises at their 159 Eighth Avenue room, secured a revolver and kept burglar W Wilmot under threat for 20 minutes until police arrived. The assailants forced him to surrender and stood watch until officers relieved them.
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Seattle
Aene Anderson
May Palmen
Wilmot
Eighth Avenue
Palmen
Anna
Madison Enacts Anti Cigarette Bill
Governor La Follette signed a bill banning sale manufacture and gift of cigarettes and cigarette papers in Madison Wisconsin. The law takes effect on June 1 and targets cigarette tobacco and paper.
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Madison Wis
la Follette
Collision in Ramo Tunnel Kills Twelve in Genoa
Twelve people died and thirty two were seriously wounded when a passenger train collided with no freight train in the Ramo tunnel near Genoa last night.
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Genoa
Ramo Tunnel
Snow in Nebraska Destroys Early Fruit Crop
A heavy snow hit Livedn Nebraska on April 15, crippling the peach and early plum harvest. Fruit growers report complete crop ruin across the region as the wintry weather persists.
Death of Alfredo Vinto and other statewide items
News of Interest reports the death of Alfredo Vinto a pioneer of Sal em at Howell Prairie aged 57. Lincoln's old home to be exhibited at the Lewis and Clark fair by Illinois. Multnomah county pays 830000 of old road warrants leaving no interest debt. Mrs Balmane Pasquale of Northport Washington poisons herself after quarrel with husband and son. Special train from Portland for Woodmen delegates to Los Angeles convention carries seven cars. A birth insurance firm seeks permission to operate in Oregon with premiums based on child birth intervals.
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Lincoln
Ilinoia
Multnomah County
Mra Balmane Pasquale
Northport
Wash
Portland
Los Angeles
Oregon
Summer House Cafe Opens Under Giroux Brea
A new propretorship introduces the Summer House Cafe opening this evening from 8 to 10 with everything free. All are invited to call and become acquainted.
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Summer House
Giroux Brea
Complaint Over Tree Damage By Unknown Children In La Grande
Citizens report that youths possibly local to La Grande have mutilated young street and yard trees. Trees suffer limb loss and broken saplings along sidewalks and properties. Parents should warn children and explain the care owners give to trees to preserve city shade and curbside beauty.
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la Grande
Morgan Testimony Sailed From Taormina On Corsair Yacht
An examining magistrate, aboard the Corsair, took Mr Morgan's testimony in Rome after he arrived from Naples. The inquiry concerns a pyreon tied to a famous cope stolen from Ascoli Cathedral and later returned by Morgan. Morgan refused to sign a statement in a language he does not understand, citing memory gaps. The government was informed and displeased by the incident.
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Rome
J P Morgan
Naples
Taormina
Morgan
Ascoli
Cope
Boiler Makers Strike Ends? Santa Fe Workers Walkout
The Santa Fe boiler makers strike leaves 349 workers out with many helpers and apprentices affected. The national union offers weekly strike benefits of seven dollars for married men and five dollars for single men. They are open to arbitration but intend a firm fight.
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Kansas City
Santa Fe
National
For Sale Items Include Seed Potatoes and House
A list of property and produce for sale includes Firat class seed potatoes Carmen Do 3 and Early Rose located one half mile east of L Oldenborg alongside a nearly new four room house with 60 by 110 foot lot and a stout driving horse. Contact Barney Sparrow old town for particulars dated April 4 14.
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L Oldenborg
JS Chandler
Fruitdale
Barney Sparrow
Rental notice for small house near brick school with acre
Item advertises a rental of a small house four blocks north of a brick school house with one acre of irrigating water. Monthly rent listed as six dollars. Inquire of Ed Stringham, phone 61x6 413.
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Mra A L Stover
Hills House
Round House
Ed Stringham
Carnegie Library Offer Prompts Endowment Drive at Pacific
President Werrin told students Carnegie offered 29000 for a library building if Pacific University raised 20000 for an endowment. Immediate steps begin as 500 was subscribed. Professor Chapman secured 1500 for a new piano. Donors were mainly Portland friends.
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Forest Grove
Werrin
Andrew Carnegie
Pacific University
Ferrin
Chapman
Conservatory of Music
Portland
Lost Handsaw Between Fourth Street and Washington Elm
Lost on April 6 between Fourth street and the corner of Washington and Elm streets. Finder to return to this office for suitable reward.
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la Grande
Fourth Street
Washington and
Elm Streets
Sama
Prominent Weekly Publishes Controversial Imperial Family Illustration
In St Petersburg on April 15 a leading illustrated weekly released a cover showing the Empress holding the heir to the throne while shadowy coffined figures of the Romanoff family loom in the background. The publishers disown responsibility, attributing the image to student artists, sparking a broad sensational reaction.
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St. Petersburg
Emprees
Romanoff
Cheap Biamp photos at Taylor Studio sale
Promotion offers Biamp photos at 25 cents per dozen from Taylor Studio. Also advertised are Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Newlin Drag Co products with 35 cent tea or tablets promising health through the season.
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Taylor
Hollister
Newlin Drag Co
Rocky Mountain
Centennial Hotel Rates Set For Monthly Patrons
Rates at the Centennial Hotel offer meals at one dollar per day with special monthly patron terms. Proprietors are A E Morcheson and Mina O M Garm, located off Adams Ave with a Lidl phone listing.
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E Morcheson
Mina O M Garm
Adams Ave
Agents Wanted for Imperial Lamp Burner Sale
Painstaking ad offers large profits selling Imperial lamp burners with exclusive territory. Sample by mail for 7 cents. calls or writes to EW Bergh, La Grande Oregon, Foley Hotel, April 24, 1894.
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la Grande Orech
Foley Hotel
Notice of Post Office Hours Adjustment
Public notice states April 17 start for new hours at the Post Office. Money Order Window opens 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, General Delivery 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Registry 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday hours 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Signed by G M Richey, P M el.
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G M Richey
P, M
Cures Coughs and Colds promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup
Mrs Peterson of Topeka Kansas endorses Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a speedy cure for coughs and colds. The ad claims strong results and pleasant taste with a 1.00 dollar bottle price.
Music RP Tait Still Leading Grande Ronde Teachers
Pioneer music teacher Tait remains at the front in the Grande Ronde Valley. While on vacation I attended concerts and operas to assess the field. Tait emphasizes popular courses for pupils to play today’s music and church music, with many former students now earning as teachers or soloists.
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RP Tait
Grande Ronde Valley
Ting
Tas
Fall Conservatory
Youngs
Popila
M KP Pall
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