Ezra Meeker on Oregon Trail Return to Kansas City
Ezra Meeker and traveler W B Mardon reach La Grande and plan to resume their Oregon Trail reconnaissance for a Congress bill funding up to 50 000 for monuments. Meeker, 80, travels with oxen for data on monuments to place along the trail before continuing by rail to Washington.
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Ezra Meeker
la Grande
W. B. Mardon
Kansas City
Meeker
Oregon Trail
Oregon
Secretary of War
Congress
Oreegon Trail
Continent
Omaha
Washington
Prairie
Schoonte
Eve
Mareh
Blue Mountains
Nia
la Grande Monument
South la Grande
la Grante
New York
Roosevelt
White House
French aviator aims at old Northcliffe prize in bid to Manchester
London reports a French aviator plans a $50,000 challenge flight from Manchester to London. He arrived last night and is busy preparing his biplane for the voyage. The British aviator who nearly completed the trip last Saturday will attempt again next week with Pautham, Time notes.
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London
Manchester
Hoe
Pautham
New York Governor Hughes Named to Supreme Court
Governor Hughes of New York was announced as the successor to the vacant Supreme Court seat following Justice Brewer's death. The appointment was made today at Washington as the nation awaits the new court member.
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Washington
Hughes
New York
United States
Snac
Ans
Justice Brewer
Surprising low prices on high class shoes attract shoppers
The ad touts quality footwear at remarkably small prices. It highlights ladies sandals and various styles while claiming durable Boy's Strong Hold shoes for heavy wear, urging customers to try them at the store.
Indians Refuse Census Count Threaten War Mood
Pendleton April 25. Tense mood among reservation Indians as a census crew faces possible hostility. Capt Applegate rushes from Warn Springs to pacify the chiefs who plan a war paint gathering next Wednesday night. If refusals persist, US Marshals may enter the reservation to arrest those resisting census, raising risk of serious trouble.
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Pendleton
Applegate
Warn Springs
Commeratora
United States
Strenuous Effort to Settle All Homestead Lands
Denver April 25 The Pacific Northwest will see intensified activity in the settlement campaign led by Secretary Wilson. The plan aims to lure American homeseekers to take up homesteads within national forests rather than emigrate to Canada. Chief Forester Graves has begun a Western tour focusing on Montana Oregon Washington Idaho and Northern California as central to developing the program.
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Denver
Pacific
Norrth West
Wilson
Forest Reserve
Canada
Paul Reddington
Forester Graves
West
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Nothern
California
Water rate proposal eyed at council meeting
Local note reports upcoming Wednesday night council session to discuss lowering water rates for tree irrigation and parkings on Ghythe Street. Property owners seek a practical fix to support more trees and aid public works.
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Council
Rome
Ybipreby
Dliys
Gulok Ahailing
Ff Peallance
Ownd
Mark Twain Burial Beset by Rain in Elmira Funeral
Mary Twain rests in Woodlawn Cemetery after an interment held yesterday under a canvas tent as rain fell. Rev. Samuel Hastmen led a brief service attended by family and newspaper men.
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Ceremo Uies
Elmira
N. Y
Mary Twain
Woodlawn
Samuel Hastmen
Park Church
North Yakima Engineer Dies as He Brakes Train
North Yakima April 25 In a bid to save passengers Engineer William Gordon of Enberg...
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North Yakima
William Gordon
Enensburg
Selah
Gordon
Meyers
Pasco
Funeral for W. H. Bull Set for Tomorrow Afternoon
Funeral services for W. H. Bull, 19 year Valley resident, will be held tomorrow at 8 o'clock from the Bull home in Summerville. Bull died suddenly Friday evening after unloading potatoes at J. W. White grocery store. He survived by a wife and four grown children. Details of the funeral date were received from a California correspondent.
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W. H. Bull
J. W. White
Bull
Summerville
Wlter
California
Valley
Mrs. Lantz Undergoes Surgery At Grande Ronde Hospital
Mrs Lantz of Cove underwent an operation this morning at the Grande Ronde hospital performed by Doctors Cropp of Walla Walla J He Hubbard and Martin of Cove. The patient is in satisfactory condition this afternoon. Mrs Lantz is described as a pioneer and highly esteemed resident of Cove.
Fire destroys Hall Warehouse and cottages in Oakland
Fire at Oakland destroys the Hall Warehouse and nine cottages incurring an estimated loss of 125000 dollars. The cause of the blaze remains unknows.
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Oakland
Hall Warehouse Company
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