Taft tariff plank endorsed by Iowa Republican convention
Iowa Republicans adopted the Chicago tariff platform with a split view on immediate revision, endorsing separate article revisions and supporting Taft and adversaries aligned with the national aims. Senators Dolliver and Cummins were commended as Progressive leaders, while a number of insurgents aided the resolutions committee. Regulars won in Oklahoma and Missouri primaries.
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Iowa
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Des Moines
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Mackinac
Michigan
Joe Cannon
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Depot Street Shade Trees Removed to Improve Street
Business men in the Depot Jefferson area did not oppose the cutting of shade trees on Depot Street. Early today the trees were felled by woodmen and the debris hauled away, leaving stumps that will disappear once pavement is laid. The removal was welcomed as making the street look more businesslike and attractive.
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Barret Reups Visit to City for County Affairs
Charles Barret, prominent Umatilla County politician, arrives in the city to attend to ongoing county business matters and meet local officials.
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Charles Barret
C. A. Barret
Umatilla County
Pacific Fleet Reassembles Under Rear Admiral Harboy
The Pacific fleet is ordered to reassemble today under Rear Admiral Giles B. Harboy. The armored cruiser California, under repair at Vallejo, will be joined by the Washington Pennsylvania and Colorado, repaired at Bremerton Navy Yard.
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Washington
Giles B. Harboy
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Vallejo
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Bremerton Navy Yard
Anniversary of Pius Seventh Papacy Celebrated in Rome
Rome reports Pope Pius Seventh receives hundreds of congratulatory notes from faithful worldwide as the church marks seven years since his election to the papacy.
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Ping X
New York Yacht Club Opens Inaugural Cruise Today
From the club station to Huntington Harbor a 15 mile course marks the start of the New York Yacht Club annual cruise.
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New York
Huntington Harbor
New York Yacht Club
Wallowa Forest Open for Settlement October 22
Telegraphic dispatches indicate official time for opening Wallowa National Forest to settlement and entry on November 1 following Taft’s proclamation. About 203 658 acres will be released with a rush anticipated, though the La Grande land office has not received formal notice.
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Wallowa National Forests
Taft
Washington
la Grande
Observer
Northwest
Oregon
Tucker 1s 1M Salem Prisoner Incarceration Standoff
Wallowa man Tom Tucker was sent to the Salem penitentiary for a four year perjury sentence after a legal fight aimed at delaying confinement. Sheriff Marvin and Deputy Al Huge disputed reports of his early release. The supreme court ruling allows a second appeal in a prior case, leaving Tucker’s liberty pending that decision.
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al Huge
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Salem
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Enterprise
Supreme Court
Bribe Charges Stir Oklahoma Senate and House Probe
Muskogee Oklahoma August 4 The investigation into Senator Gore’s bribery charges widens as a congressional committee examines alleged offers including sums from twenty five to fifty thousand dollars. Gore names Vice President Sherman and Jacob Hamon among those linked to the case while pledging to testify.
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Oklahoma
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Olahoma
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Indiana
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Kansas
Burke
South Dakota
Miller
Minnesota
Stephens
Texas
Saunders
Virginia
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United States
William McMurray
McAlester
Jones
Washington
Burton
Ohio
Crawford
Old Court House Sold to Union District for 1500
The Union county court house at Union, vacated since moving the county seat to La Grande, was sold to School District No. 6 at Union for 1500. The county had held it for 19,000, but cement sidewalk improvements and other costs reduced the price. The building, long a worry to the county court, will be repurposed for school use in Union.
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Union
la Grande
N. 6
Oakland Shooting Ends in Double Tragedy
In Oakland a boarder, William Cooper, killed Mrs Flusse during breakfast and fatally wounded her husband before shooting himself. Cooper, from Auburn, had lived with Hurley Busse’s family. the husband said they were close friends with no jealousy reported.
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Auburn
Busse
Sanitary Barbershops to Undergo Extensive Remodeling
H. L. Christiansen, proprietor, announces extensive remodeling at the Sanitary barbershops. A free reading room, additional baths and showers will be installed before repairs are completed.
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H. L. Christiansen
Crane Delivers Unfavorable Lorimer Findings in Illinois
Chicago August 4 Senator Crane of Massachusetts arrived at the behest of Taft to assess Senator Lorimer status in Illinois. The Chicago Tribune reports the findings will be unfavorable and says Crane will not discuss any meeting with Ballinger in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Tribune
Taft
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Illinois
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Tribune
Ballinger
Minneapolis
Gore contract influence case tied to McMurray fees
Percy of Misatsalpp and Hughes of Colorado implicate Gore charges in undue influence over McMurray contracts for Choctaw and Chickasaw legal services. If approved, McMurray would have earned about 3 million dollars. Former Senators Thornton and Lang allegedly worked for McMurray. Thurston calls the contract legal. Lang declines to discuss.
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Misatsalpp
Hughes
Colorado
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McMurray
Thornton
Lang
McMurray Intervam
Thurston
Joe Gans Races Across Nation At Death's Door
Chicago in August reports boxer Joe Gans arriving at noon in a transcontinental race with life ebbing. A delegation including his first wife met him and he was carried on a stretcher to her home where oxygen was given to slow the end.
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Joe Gans
Gans
Joe
Large Meeting of Voters Buys Tone on Taft Policy
A convention of colored voters in Atlantic City gathers leaders, educators and clergy to oppose Taft on federal appointments and to discuss mobilizing black voters for the fall elections. The league condemns Oklahoma Democrats for a voter suppression clause and signals changes on West Point admissions.
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Five Italian laborers killed as train hits handcar
Pascoe Washington August 4 Five Italian laborers are dead and several injured after a North Bank train collided with a handcar at seven this morning fifty miles east of Pascoe. The engineers did not see the handcar until it was too late.
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Hart Campaign Visitor In La Grande
Hon J N Hart Baker City attorney and attorney general candidate makes a business stop in La Grande today as part of his campaign trail.
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J. N. Hart
Baker City
la Grande
City Churches Gather for Mass Meeting at L D S Tabernacle
All city churches unite for a mass meeting at the L D S tabernacle next Sunday evening. The program features speeches and music by local residents under the supervision of the Law Enforcement league.
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L. D. S. Tabernacle
Law Enforcement’ League
Ladd Canyon Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs. C. P. Goodall, formerly of Ladd Canyon, visited with Mrs. Dick Peebler and showed longing for Oregon. Miss Lulu Counsell returns from Joseph with grandmother Mrs. Louisa Scott. Mr. Andrew Milenberg and family stay with Thomas Bates. Several Peeblers head to Wallowa for a Minam fishing trip and family visits.
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C. P. Goodall
California
Louisa Scott
Counsell
Andrew Milenberg
Thomas Bates
Milenberg
Bates
Messrs
BH. T. Peebler
Chris, Miller
Williams Phillips
Wallowa County
Mr. Peebler
Enla Daugherty
Phillips
Bert
James Mields
Frankie Peebler
la Grande Vis
London Police Under Scrutiny Over Crippen Case
London police come under criticism in handling the Crippen case as public confidence falters and the affair prompts questions about procedures. Crippen reportedly prepared to confess upon arrest amid growing pressure and media attention.
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Crippen
Dew admits confession amid police force cover up claim
Attorney for a London doctor asserts Scotland Yard admits no new evidence and says the confessed story was fabricated. The confession cannot be published.
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Doctor Crippen
London
Scotland Yard
Newlin Denied New Trial in Whiskey Indictment
Adolph Newlin will not receive a new trial on the whiskey selling indictment. Circuit Judge J W Knowles denied the motion this morning after arguments by both sides. Sentence is set to be read next Monday at 10 oclock, with appeals planned regardless of the outcome.
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Adolph Newlin
J. W. Knowles
Fatal Explosion While Experimenting Near Klamath
Otis Greer a 26 year old rancher near Klamath Falls Oregon was killed when an explosive device he was testing for a new Japanese powder exploded. He was grinding a coffee mill when the blast occurred leaving details of the incident in a report filed from the area.
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Otis Greer
Here
Benham resumes leadership at La Grande Investment Co
After a two week illness, B A Benham returns to his role at the La Grande Investment Company. Local reports note his full recovery and reassertion of duties.
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B. A. Benham
la Grande Investment Company
Census figures show Cincinnati population
Washington Aug 4 Census bulletin places Cincinnati population at 264463, reflecting latest demographic data. The release highlights city growth and urban distribution, with officials noting changes in neighborhood sizes and housing patterns.
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Cincinnati
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