Paving Plans Advance in North La Grande Budget
The city council approved a bid using Bithuleth pavement for Adams Avenue Fir Street and Depot Street with the contractor to rush rock and equipment from The Dalles and Twin Falls. The contract proceeds next Wednesday night with two added blocks and Fir Street expansion from Washington to Monroe. Seven weeks of burns end in North La Grande as Mrs. O M Amos dies after severe fire injuries. Five children and a husband survive.
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Fir St
Depot St
Portland
Andrews
Bithuleth
Wheatialon
Min Moffet
Warren Construction Company
Dalles
Twin Falls
van Logeden
Pefidi¢ton
Walla Walla
Anirewa
Church
City
Pendleton
Adams
Fir
Washington
Monroe
Fmtrons
Thorne Grocery
M- Amos
la Grande
Locomotive and Five Cars Plunge From Bridge Near Nelson
A Milwaukee locomotive and five lumber freight cars derailed into the Yakima River near the Canadian Steel Bridge east of Nelson station about 40 miles north of Ellensburg. Engineer Ruff of Seattle was injured. the fireman and head brakeman were reported to be in good condition. High river water washed out the fill at the bridge support, causing the bents to collapse and endangering five loaded cars with bonded merchandise. Wrecking crews rushed to the scene as the river threatened further loss.
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Nelson Station
Ruff
Seattle
Pate
Scone
Agricultural concerns rise as farm yields lag
New York report cites Secretary Wilson warning that the country's population is growing faster than food supply. Eastern farms face soil erosion and deterioration. Farmers enjoy higher prices but struggle to increase production amid harsh conditions and uncertain markets.
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New York
Wilson Tray
Nett Go Wins Derby in Chaotic Race Day
In England a chaotic Derby saw Nett Go crowned winner with jockey Dannie Maher aboard. Newmark and Lord Roseberry’s Neil Go chased the favorite but could not overtake the eventual victor in the two thousand guineas stake race.
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Newmark
England
Lord Roseberry
Neil Go Wan
Dannie “Maher
Soldiers in War Show Opens at Minneapolis Armory
Governor Eberhardt will open the soldiers show this evening at the Minneapolis armory. Military tactics of various varieties will be exploited for public benefit as part of a war show scheduled for tonight in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Eberhardt
Paulhan Wins Air-Rage Prize at London Mall
Henry Paulhan won the London Mall prize of 50,000 dollars after a flight to Manchester. His ally Henry Far man and inventor Claude White accompanied and supported the race with mixed reception from crowds in Litchfield and Poleworth. Paulhan reported the machine worked perfectly, averaging 44 miles per hour over four hours eleven minutes, while White averaged 38 and descended at Poleworth.
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Paulhan Alighide
Manchester
London
Paulhian
White
Pauthan
Prenchman
Poleworth
Paulhan
Timber claim filers allowed to set own estimates
Oregon land office suspends Special agents and allows timber claim filers to set their own appraisals. Applicants may file private estimates after nine months and pay a threshold fee, with funds deposited to the land office to obtain proof.
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Department
Land Office
Oregon
Stone
Mrs Smith McKim to File Reno Divorce Suit Today
In New York on April 28 rumors say Mrs Smith McKim daughter of the bromo seltzer king will file for divorce from her husband in Reno today and, gaining freedom, plans to wed Alfred Vanderbuilt.
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New York
Smith McKim
Bromo Seltzer King
Reno
Alfred Vanderbullt
Hartford consecrates Rev John J Nilan Bishop of Hartford
Hartford Connecticut April 28 ceremony featured many dignitaries and Catholic clergy as Rev John J Nilan was consecrated Bishop of Hartford. The diocese had no bishop since October 5, 1908, with governance by vicar generals for over two years amid a change in canonical law delaying appointment.
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Hartford
Conn
John J. Nilan
Tierney
American Bishop Appointment Described as Tedious Process
The report notes that creating an American bishop is a tedious process managed by the canal story and tied to the new regime, with hands-on delays and procedural bottlenecks noted in the historical account.
Ingersoll-Wedlinw Marriage in New York Aboard Europe-bound
Anita Ingersoll daughter of Taylor Varnum and R Minto wed in New York today. The couple plans a European trip shortly after the ceremony, with witnesses present at the event.
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Ninto
Ingersoll
New York
Smie
Anita Ingersoll
Estore Taylor Varnum
R Minto
Europe
Mayor Orders Sudden Raids On Three City Businesses
Police raided three bushy areas near deer stands on mayor Meyers orders after a letter claimed gambling in two city businesses. Return from fruitless searches found no gambling traces as officials later questioned the letter's premeditation. The council dismissed the audience to keep details from suspects before reassembly.
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Meyers
McLaughlin
Council Chamber
Johnson to spar four rounds at Vernon Pavilion
Five hundred cheering spectators greet Jack Johnson when he arrives in Los Angeles. He appears heavy set and plans a four round sparring match at Vernon Pavilion tonight before heading to San Francisco to begin training after May 1.
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Vernon Pavilion
Los Angeles
Jack Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
Vernon Vavision
San Francis
Campaign Drives $400,000 for Four Toronto Y.M.C.A. Buildings
Toronto youths launched a drive to raise $400,000 for four new Y.M.C.A. buildings in Toronto. The campaign began today and runs through May 15, with several hundred young men actively participating and another group aiming to secure the total before the deadline.
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Toronto
Ont
Taggart Loses Fight Over Governor Marshall Endorsement
A party convention clash pits Taggart against Governor Marshall over endorsing a United States Senate candidate. Marshall supporters push the endorsement as Taggart and his faction rally against it, with the convention set to decide the nominee amid a heated platform debate.
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Taggart
Marshall
Jobm
Wne
United States
Thoiandpolls
Kori
Yn- Giana Democraty
United States Senate
Marshail
Bras Pte
Government to patrol coast for Chinese smugglers
The United States government plans to clear the coast and patrol it with revenue cutter McCullough under repair. Revenue cutters Snohomish and Rush will search the north Pacific coast from the Columbia River to southeastern Alaska to hunt smugglers between the United States and Mexico.
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Sean Francisco
Mexico
United States
McCullough
North Pacific
Revenue
Snohomish
Rush
Columbia River
Alaska
Hyde case grinds on as jurors sniff odor of pills
Kansas City April 28 Judge Tatehaw allows wide–leeway in admitting evidence over defense objection. Druggist Brooklair may let jurors sniff capsules containing potassium cyanide as grand jury process details surface. Witness Tom Swope testifies he found a pill box near the Swope home after seeing Hyde drop something on December 18.
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Kansas City
Lina
Almdas
Rmin- 21
Cape
Tatehaw
Hyde
Tom Swope
Dr. Hyde
Swope
Drugeist Breckiein
Astronomer Announces Daily Halley Sightings at Gonzaga
Father Adams of Gonzaga College in Spokane states the exact daily times to view Halley's comet with the naked eye. The comet will be visible tomorrow at 3 27 p m.
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Spokane
Father Adams
Gonsaga College
Halley
Bishop's Daughter Weds Washington Daughter in City
Miss Washington, daughter of the late Mr Washington, married Frederick Rinelander a prominent New York club man in a ceremony here today. The event connected families and social circles in this regional society page notice.
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Bishop
Great Crevice Opens Swallowing Cattle Near Ely
In Jukes Valley about 25 miles west of Ely Nevada a massive crevice opened swallowing cattle. Crevices range six to eight feet wide and water filled. About 50 cattle were found dead in the new water holes and many ranchers are abandoning the area.
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Reno
Nev
Jukes Valley
Ely
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