Imbler Wilson orchard praised by national crop expert
J D Wallace of the American Sprayer toured Grande Ronde and called the Imbler Wilson orchard 100 acres the nicest he has seen among vast U S orchards. He noted the exceptional condition and said larger tracts rarely compare. The visit coincides with the Observer contest urgency.
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Imbler
J. D. Wallace
Minneapolis
Mr. Wallace
Canada
United States
Wallace
Armistice 15 Reached as Peace Near
Armistice 15 reached and peace near as attack on Juarez is postponed due to ongoing peace negotiations.
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Juarez
Details Are Kept Secret on Armistice Knowledge
Washington office states that authentic armistice terms remain secret, with officials confirming full awareness of the situation while withholding specifics from the public.
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Washington
Clash Near Cinfaa Escalates as Rebels Clash with Federal Troops
Report from Douglas dated April 22 describes a sharp engagement near Cinfaa ten miles east of the city. The battle began at 10 o'clock, with riderless horses seen entering Douvias and couriers arriving to relay details of the fight.
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Douglas
Mexico
Cinfaa
Douvias
Armistice Reported in Mexican Conflict Amid Diaz Talks
General Gomez announced Diaz agreed to an armistice and a peace likely within a week. Madero accepts armistice terms. Diaz to remain president during a future election. Negotiations cited as near, with concessions for peace and reshaping government councils and state governors.
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Washington
Gomez
Revolutionary Junta
Diaz
Mexico
Zeemacona
Mader
Juarez
Madiro
Dickinson
Taft
de la Barra
Madero
Corral
Juarez Zone
Evans in Poor Health and Parole Plans Change
Portland reports that China Evans the last of the Evans Sontag train robbers slated for parole May 1 from Folsom is too weak to live in Portland. It is believed life in San Francisco will be better for him due to his frail health.
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Portland
China Evans
Evans-Sontag
Folsom Penitentiary
San Francisco
Baseball Scores From Yesterday
Portland defeated Los Angeles 8 to 6 while Oakland beat Vernon 9 to 5. Portland lost to Spokane 4 to 7 and Tacoma edged Victoria 2 to 1. Seattle topped Vancouver 7 to 1.
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Portland
Los Angeles
Oakland
Vernon
Spokane
Tacoma
Victoria
Seattle
Vancouver
Bolton Takes Wealthy First Three Evens Lead Meet
Cecil Bolton of La Grande dominates the county track event as the 100 yards, 60 yard dash, and 50 yards conclude with Bolton first in each. Cove and Elgin send reps. pole vault and heights showcase Millering and Conkey among top finishers.
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Cecil Bolton
la Grande
Cove
Elgin
Bolton
Roberts
Johnson
Millering
Conkey
Irwin
Tragedy at Parkesburg: Fire and deaths in household
In Parkesburg West Virginia on April 22 W E Curry a wealthy chair maker dies in a house fire. Mrs W E McCluskey wife of a restaurant owner is found dying from burns in her room after smoke triggers firefighters. Curry is found shot in the head and bloodied on the floor. McCluskey's son William discovers the blaze and police suspect a quarrel between the two men though the boy denies it. Authorities believe the fire may have resulted from an explosion.
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Parkesburg
W. Va
W. E. Curry
W. E. McCluskey
Curry
McCluskey
William
Suit filed to halt Sixth Street paving in La Grande
F D Halsten through attorney J D Slater filed in circuit court to stop Sixth street paving as property owners along Sixth and nearby refuse to pay assessments. The court may issue a temporary restraining order pending hearings. Notices from 23 property owners inform Warren Construction Company they will not fund the work on Sixth street.
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F. D. Halsten
J. D. Slater
Cirrcuit Court
Sixth Street
Warren Construction Company
Shakesperean Festival Draws Notables to Stratford in 347th Birth Celebration
April 22 sees many prominent figures from art, literature, and drama travel to Stratford-on-Avon for the annual festival commemorating the birth of Shakespeare now in its 347th year.
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London
Stratford-on-Avon
Shakespeare
Leases Hot at Weiser Hotel Washington Deal
Weiser April 18 M J Alton of Hot Lake Oregon a veteran hotel man has closed a lease for the hotel Washington now under erection. He will furnish the hostelry at a cost of 20000 dollars and operate the new property for Weiser patrons.
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Weiser
M. J. Alton
Hot Lake
Oregon
Washington
Allen
Death follows second stroke in Oregon man
Frank Scott son of Mrs. Delia N. Scott died early this morning from a second stroke after initial paralysis. He moved from Twin Falls to La Grande weeks ago to be near family and had worked with Twin Falls Lumber Company. Survived by his mother and brother Don Scott. father killed in a train wreck ten years ago. He was about 80. Funeral tomorrow from Mrs. Scott’s home.
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Twin Falls
la Grande
Frank Scott
Delia N. Scott
Detai
Four Die in Bell Oil Tank Car Explosion in St Louis
An explosion at the Bell Oil Company works in St Louis on April 22 killed four men and seriously injured one. A fire ensued with burning oil spreading over the area as emergency crews recovered three bodies amid reports of numerous other injuries.
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St. Louis
Bell Oi Company
Wilson Seeks Party Leadership During Pacific Coast Visit
Wilson travels the Pacific Coast in a bid to lead his party. He outlines campaign aims and garners support from local officials and supporters along the coast.
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Pacific Coast
Wilson to Campaign Tour For 1912 Democratic Nomination
Governor Wilson announced plans for a national campaign trip to Portland San Francisco Seattle Boise and other states. He will base his bid on the New Frontier legislation and carry a New England delegation to the Democratic convention as the state legislature adjourns.
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Treaton
Ned
Reernor Wilson
Portland
San Francisco
Seatile
Idaho
Montana
Wilson
Wena 2Ena Saeene
Reig Aa
Injuries in accident near North Wirea ghort
John Davis sustained serious injuries when his car collided with another vehicle near North Wirea ghort shortly before noon. Davis suffered multiple broken ribs and was taken to Dr Molitor's office for treatment. The physician cited severe trauma and noted the crash involved one driver taking the wrong side of the curve.
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John Davis
John Mara
Akimere
North
Wirea
Davis
Aberdeen to Try Girl Wife for Murder in Special Term
A special term of the Slits court is convened in Aberdeen on Monday to try a young wife accused of murdering her husband Philip Peter Kreiter. Kreiter was found dead at his farm house twelve miles east of Hecla on April 20 with a stab wound from a butcher knife. The preliminary hearing suggested death occurred during a struggle with the wife.
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Aberdeen
Slits Court Ce
Philip Peter
Krelter
Hecla
Res
Patrick's New Appeal in Murder Habeas Corpus Case
Attorney Albert T. Patrick pursues a new appeal from a Brooklyn writ of habeas corpus after the Appellate Division dismissed his challenge. Patrick is serving a life sentence in Sing Sing for the murder of William Marshall Rice. The appeal focuses on procedures and timing in the latest appellate review.
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Albany
Pat Sa
Albert T. Patrick
Ing Sing
William Marah Rice
Patrick
Brooklyn
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