Ready Sale of Water Bonds Near for La Grande Extension
La Grande plans a 1600000 bond issue for Beaver Creek gravity water system. A Chicago firm offered cash at par through Mr Sutherlin but deal requires bond advertisement. Council may set a special election this month after charter review. Water project aims to provide pure, wholesome supply to La Grande.
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Union County Ninth in State School Apportionment
Union County ranks ninth among thirty four counties in the state for irreducible school fund apportionment as of August 1. The state treasurer reported Union County receives 3787.20 dollars reflecting its share and its population of school age children. The statewide apportionment is based on per capita funding per student.
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Fernie Fire Devastates City Killing Dozens
Reports from Vancouver and Winnipeg detail a massive brush fire near Fernie British Columbia that destroyed the city and left hundreds homeless. Death toll ranges up to 400 with losses cited around 25 million dollars in property. refugees seek provisions as fires rage across surrounding towns and logging camps.
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Wires Repaired After Island City Fire by Two Companies
Linemen from Home Independent and Pacific Telephone work through the wreckage of burned wires near Island City. Both firms report all lines will be restored by tomorrow after continuous effort. Hundreds visited the ruins yesterday, with many from La Grande viewing the scene.
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Local Businessmen Pledge Big Sum for New College
The business men of this city have raised $180 000 to date with $20 000 more needed. Prof A W Hendrick leads the drive and notes several potential donors have not yet been approached. Senator Leo Ankeny contributed $10 000 and pledged more to help reach the target before the deadline.
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Walla Walla Campaign Pledges Toward Whitman College
A canvass of business leaders in Walla Walla shows pledges toward a $200,000 drive to launch a $2,000,000 subscription for the greater Whitman college. The ten days of campaigning are underway to fund the project.
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Harriman denies rail merger and abandonment plans
In Chicago Aug 3 BHY Harriman says there will be no railroad combinations or abandonment of lines. He notes a $4 to $18 million short note swap for Wheeling & Lake Erie, stresses the deal is not for profit, and warns against public loss. He calls Oriental trade largely sentimental and says the Pacific coast dream failed. He travels toward Oregon with a private party, deflecting reporters.
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Five Die In Reno Valley Floods And Storm Toll
A ferocious electrical storm and cloudburst hit Washoe County near Reno last night. At least five people killed including Etta Pixley and an unidentified woman. Miss Pixley and another body were found together. Cattle losses were heavy and Dog Valley flooded. rescues reported but several missing. Stolen stamps and money seized in Michigan theft case nearby.
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