Bakers Move Toward La Grande Wholesale Hubs
Two firms Allen & Lewis of Portland and Baker Grocery Co plan large La Grande distribution warehouses once new freight rates take effect. Baker owns a Jefferson Avenue site. Allen & Lewis seek foothold. Both delay final moves awaiting the other, with Baker poised to operate soon as rates are set.
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Baker Company
Senna Ariel
Agat
Hmaente Bt
la Grande
Allen & Lewis Concern
Portland
Baker Grocery Company
Jefferson Avenue
Fip Street
Allen & Is
la Grande c
Better
Baker
Sans
Hag U
Iowa
Omahia
Maine
Oregon
Baker Concern
Standard Oil Pays Record Costs After Dissolution Suit
Washington August 11 The Standard Oil company paid 43000 in costs declared by the Supreme Court to be a trust dissolution case. It marked the largest costs assessed in such a suit.
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Standard Oil
Washington, D. C
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court
Frye Buried in Lewiston With Grandsons as Pallbearers
Senator Frye was laid to rest in Lewiston Maine with eight grandsons serving as pallbearers. Governor Plaisted attended the funeral marking the somber ceremony in the local observance.
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Lewiston
Maine
Frye
Plaisted
Taft Plans West Coast Trip Near Panama Exposition
President Taft will attend the Panama Pacific exposition ground breaking and visit other western cities on a planned western tour, a decision made last night after urgent requests from western cities.
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Washington
Taft
No End to Bloodshed as London Workmen Quiet
London reports a pause in violence after a man’s strike settlement. The Federation accepted temperamental demands and troops were held in readiness. Food shortages worsen as docks and ships block Thames and mint work halts. Liverpool and Manchester see paralyzed transport and rioting continues.
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London
Wool tariff settled at 29 percent for raw wool
Washington conferees led by Underwood and Lafollette agreed on a 29 percent ad valorem tariff for raw wool and woolen shoddles. The figure splits the house 20 percent and senate 35 percent proposals with some unsettled points remaining before night. In New York debate swirls over Henry Frick after reports of his removal from Union Pacific and steel boards, which Frick denied.
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Washington
House
Underwood
Senate
Lafollette
New York
Wall Street
Henry Frick
Frick
Union Pacific
Bailey resigns from monetary commission amid filibuster
Senator Bailey today resigns as a member of the monetary commission during a Senate filibuster over the Cumming bill to end the commission. The resignation was accepted without objection after Bailey reacted in anger.
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Washington
Bailey
Monetary Commission
Senate
Battling Nelson Leaves For Mother's Funeral
Medford Oregon reports Battling Nelson former lightweight champion cancelled all engagements to travel to Hegewisch Indiana for his mother's funeral after she was killed by a train yesterday.
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Medford
Nelson
Hegewisch
Inl
Pope Pius II Heart Improves After Caffeine Injections
Rome reports Pope Pius XII shows stronger heart and better general condition after caffein injections. Cardiac improvement noted as he feels more encouraged following the treatment.
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Rome
Pius
Fire Destroys Landmark Blacksmith Shop at Cove
A late night fire in the Grande Ronde valley destroyed a historic blacksmith shop built after the Civil War by Janes Masterson of Elgin. Shingled debris spread, risking the town of Cove. watchmen guarded fireside routes through the night. Loss about $600 with significant landmark damage.
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Cove
Grande Ronde Valley
Janes Masterson
Elgin
Tor
Oregon Packing Company
Portland
Dave Clark
Prisoner Killed After Court Affray in Illinois
Christopher Illinois August 11 Justice Mormon commits Martin Spadowen to jail after he shoots the magistrate in the arm wounding Marshall John Stackrider and deputies Mack and Hughes. Officials fatally shoot Spadowen himself. During the melee, Charles Shadowen, a brother, is fatally injured after being thrown from a courtroom window.
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Christopher, Ill
Justice Mormon
Martin Spadowen
Mag
Lords Veto Bill Foreunner of Home Rule for Ireland
London Aug 11 The Lords passage of the veto bill last night excites Irish MPs who see it as a step toward home rule. The bill shifts budget power to the Commons and is expected to entrench liberal control amid Conservative divisions.
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LORDS
London
Ireland
House of Commons
Railroads Claim Earnings Do Not Warrant Demands
Chicago reports say railroads deny funds for wage increases, arguing earnings are too small. Workers fence shops in Sacramento while labor leaders monitor coast attitudes and union plans for a broader push. A new federation plan may coordinate contracts by railroad system to unify strike timing.
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Sacramento
Cal
Gang of Carpenters
Pach & Fle
Ales
American’ Federation of
Capital and Labor May Be Asked to Help Frame Trust Plan
Washington reports that a federal trust commission to oversee interstate corporations was urged by steel magnate Perkins to the Stanley Committee as a solution to trust problems. Perkins welcomed Representative Littleton's plan for a comprehensive inquiry into industrial conditions before Sherman trust law changes, noting big business and labor would collaborate. Perkins said he was hopeful about the era’s direction and questioned whether steel attorneys were consulted in prior conferences involving Roosevelt and the Tennessee Coal & Iron absorption.
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Washington
Federal Trust Commission
Stanley Committee
Steel King
Perkins
Littleton
Perking
Bartlett
Gary and Frick
Roosevelt
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Pensions Sought for 1805 War Widows in Detroit
Detroit August 11 widows of soldiers who served in the Philippines would receive Civil War pensions if Congress approves. The Army of the Philippines convention, meeting here, voted to petition Congress to grant the same pensions to those widows.
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Detroit
Mich
Philippines
Army of the Philippines
Congress
Telephone boycott ends in Wallowa County
The boycott in this city and Joseph ends with an agreement to the satisfaction of the company and subscribers. Telephone service resumes Tuesday morning after Monday night adjustment.
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Joseph
Wallowa
Admiral Togo to visit North Atlantic Squadron at Provincetown
Admiral Togo will pay a visit to the North Atlantic Squadron now at Provincetown Massachusetts by special permission of the Navy department. He requested permission and it was immediately granted.
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Washington
Togo
Provincetown
Masq
Navy Department
Chicago Barrister Franklin Harris and Dr Molitor Travel
Attorney Franklin Harris a noted Chicago barrister who traveled through Canada with his lifelong friend Dr N Molitor was described in this report as a prominent figure connected with a broader trans Canada journey and professional network.
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Franklin Harris
Chicago
Canada
Dr. N. Molitor
Guest of the Doctor Leaves for Home
A guest staying with the doctor departed last night to return to his home, ending a brief visit.
Mrs Baker Is Slightly Better After Critical Illness
Mrs John Baker remains critically ill though slight improvement noted today as she rests after a difficult period. Medical staff report her condition as precarious but stable enough for cautious optimism.
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Baker
John Baker
Smallpox Reported in Perry Prompting Health Inspection
A report of a smallpox like outbreak at Perry was filed with County Health Officer Dr. N Molitor. He will inspect the case tomorrow morning to determine the disease nature and scope.
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Perry
N. Molitor
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