County jail may soon house saloon keeper Holverson
Law and order forces push third attempt to arrest Nels Holverson of Hilgard on charges of selling liquor and juice in Union county. If convicted on the first offense he faces fines and jail time. a second offense carries harsher penalties up to 30 days and heavier fines. Holverson has vanished since warrants were sworn after a saloon brawl and a raid on his Hilgard parlor. Constable Faulk pursues him, with local officials praising the trio enforcing the will of the people and the bootleg crackdown.
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Stooteken
Order and Law Department
Nels Holverson
Hugaré
la Grande
Union County
le Nels Halverson
Hilgard
Holverson
Ft Seca
Union County Court House
Advertenuy
Nos
Faulk
Teel Springs
Halverson
Tee Springs
Imbler Boom Tied to New Flour Mill and Wheat Profits
Imbler Oregon traders report a boom as Pioneer Flouring Mill Co buys the idle mill and plans operation in two weeks. Harvests praise 40 to 43 bushels per acre with wheat comesin daily. Builders plan a large two story wagon shop and rooming house alongside several homes as Imbler prospers.
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Imbler
Ore
Pioneer Flouring Mill Co
Sam Brooks
Brooks
Pierce Brothers
HH. L. Alexander
Bryan mocks big stick with gourd gift to Nebraska farmers
Lincoln Nebraska August 12 Bryan joked about the big stick while addressing Nebraska farmers who presented him a large gourd labeled Thy mammoth gourd. He said it resembles the big stick emblem of Republican policy and has produced little real legislation. The farmers also donated 310 to the Democratic campaign fund.
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Lincoln
Neb
Mick
Bryan
Nebraska
Democratic
Palatine Guards Discharged Amid Mutiny Threat
In Rome on August 13 the Palatine guards of the pope were ordered disbanded after a threatened mutiny. Discontent centered on alleged unfair promotion and favoritism, with reports that the discontented soldiers planned the uprising.
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Rome
Palatine Guards
YVasterday's Natball Scores Summary
In Yesterday's action in Los Angeles the LA team defeated Portland 2 to 0 while San Francisco failed to score versus Oakland losing 2 to 0.
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Yvasterday
Ioo Angeles
Portland
San Frenesco
Oakland
Restain Sheriff Over Lumber Case in North Powder
Arguments in the Meisler Nore Powder Lumber case were heard today in the county court. The sheriff has been ordered to sell defendants property at North Powder to cover a $4000 bill, with today's hearing aimed at securing a restraining order to forbid executing the original orders. Attorney J L Rand of Baker City appeared for plaintiff EB Meisler, while Ramsey & Oliver represented the defendant.
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Meisler-Nore
Powder Lumber Company
Coat House
North Powder
J. L. Rand
Baker City
EB. J. Metzler
Ramsey & Oliver
This City
Who First Named La Grande and What It Meant
The Observer seeks authentic information on who first used the name La Grande and the origin of its meaning. Subscribers ask Commissioner Ben Brown to investigate and provide the diary or records that may hold the key to this historic question.
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la Grande
Ben Brown
Agents prepare 6000 steel cars for Harriman lines
New York agents of several allroad car equipment firms rush to submit about 6000 steel cars for possible use by the Harriman lines. The total cost is estimated between six and seven million dollars. In London, an official notes powers will not intervene in Turkish affairs during King Edward and Emperor Josef’s meeting.
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New York
Allroad
Harriman Lines
London
Forelgn
Edward
Josef
Austria
Archbishop Farley on Way to Switzerland for Cardinal News
Rome reports Archbishop Farley travels to Switzerland to resume game time and is expected to be named American cardinal by the pope, signaling a major church honor.
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Rome
Farley le
Switzerland
Wil Socom
Parley
Amer‘ican
Notifying J B Sherman as Republican VP candidate in Utica
Preparations surge in Utica for next Tuesday when J B Sherman will be formally notified of his election as Republican vice presidential candidate. The town decorates for a grand celebration and thousands are expected. Senator Burrows will deliver the notification speech as Sherman works on his acceptance address.
Wrights Aeroplane Suffers First Accident in Paris
Wilbur Wright's aircraft crashed during a public trial in Paris as a crowd gathered to witness the flight. The framework shattered after a 35 foot fall, but Wright, the American aviation pioneer, predicted quick repairs and noted the earlier private tests avoided crowds.
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Wright
Pfalla
Leméns
France
Wibur Wright
Wright Js
Paris
Funeral rites for Abraham Eades at Mouth La Grande church
This morning at 10:20 o'clock the funeral service for Abraham Eades was held at the Methodist church in Mouth La Grande. Rev. C. B. Deal and Rev. W. W. Deal gave eulogies.
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Methodist
Mouth
la Grande
Abraham Eades
C. BE. Deal
W. W. Deal
Union 2. 8
Memorial service notes and final rites for pastor
Jacob Finger pastor of Baker City M B church offers a prayer as Dr Seemann of the Presbyterian church reads scripture. The remains lie in Makon ic cemetery beside his wife. The obituary honors a life of service and lasting influence. Winnipeg reports a western Canada wheat crop of around one hundred million bushels amid harvest labor shortages.
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Jacob Finger
Baker Ciy M. B
Seemann
Presbyterian Church
Thin Earth
Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Manitoba
Taft Survives Series of Incidents While Campaign Runs
Reports recount Taft being thrown from a horse on a mountain road and bruised, then stuck in a telephone booth, followed by a near miss from a gunfire on a steam boat on the Ohio river. The candidate escaped serious injury and continued his campaign despite renewed notoriety from the incidents.
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Carver
Taft
Taft Party
Ohio River
Irrigation Revival Stirs Valley Investors and Sugar Leaders
A revived irrigation push in the Grande Ronde basin draws David Eccles of Amalgamated Sugar and other financiers to the valley. An automobile tour with Commercial Club members and Walter M. Pierce signals renewed interest as Bee?rsen and others consider backing the project. A sugar factory visit by Beerlen accompanies beet-field inspections, suggesting a new era for Union County.
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David Eccles
Sugar King
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Boden
Grande Ronde
Blue Mountains
Bolton
Union County
Beerlen
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Hisson
Mra
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