Walla Walla Car Crushes Riders in Steep Toll Gate Embankment
A Walla Walla car driven by John Widdell of Milton plunged and rolled over a steep cliff at Toll Gate. John Bowman senior was badly hurt but not fatally, with Will Bowman Lyn Hammock and the driver escaping serious injuries. A doctor from Elgin treated the injured and the group sought help by walking and telephoning.
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Bigin
Franklin
Toll Gate
White
Walla Walla
John Widdell
Milton
John Bowman
Will Bowman
Lostine
Lyn Hammock
Elgin
Mr. Bowman
Buch
Heeas
Kirby
Old-Time Friends Locate in Portland Reception
Alice Miller longtime Eastern Star leader returns from Alaska to Portland reception with about 600 attendees. She asks after Dr. and Mrs. R J Lincoln of La Grande, but Lincoln had just left Portland, missing a reunion. Mrs Schilke notes the event and plans for a La Grande visit later in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Miller
General Grand Chapter
Eastern Star
Alaska
Portland
R. J. Lincoln
Lincoln
Fred G. Schilke
Mra. Schilke
Pauline Riley
Four Made Two by Clerk Wright Marriage Licenses
County Clerk Wright issued licenses uniting four people into two couples. The first couple included William Devore of Cove and Minnie Hurat of Union, while the second pair was Martin J. Gale and Mary Hoke, both of Union.
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Wright
William Devore
Cove
Minnie Hurat
Union
Martin J. Gale
Mary Hoke
Exposition to Aid City Shows Large San Diego Plan
A proposal for a 1915 exposition in San Diego aims to boost the city with major operations costing around 2.352 million dollars. The plan argues the event would bring prosperity for a city of about 40,000 residents and be a significant civic effort.
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San Diego
American Yet a Foreigner in Spokane Realities of Citizenship
In Spokane August reports detail Maude E Black seeking a mandamus to obtain US naturalization papers despite being raised in the United States. The issue involves whether her husband must swear allegiance first, touching on voting rights and citizenship status in a nationally notable case.
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Spokane
Wash
F. H. Rudkin
United United States District Court For Eastern
Washington
Maude E. Black
J. H. Black
East Marietta Avenue
Weyeuwera
Waupaca County
Wis
Hackett Funeral Tomorrow in City
Remains of A. B. Hackett who died in Pine Bluff Arkansas last week will be buried tomorrow at 2 30 in the Episcopal church. The body was shipped for burial and he was a brother of Mrs. Fred Swaney leaving her with only three living relatives. Friends are invited to attend.
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A. B. Hackett
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Episcopal Church
Mr. Hackett
Fred Swaney
List of Letters Uncalled For in Office Week Ending August 11 1911
A district notice lists uncalled letters for the week ending August 11 1911. Names include Boller Beck Corbin Deshermean Gabril Johnston Koly Larsen Mahoney Martin Najjar Ovesen Albert Ovesen Roberts Liman Schaffer Union Frutt Vagberg Welse Welse Walker Welch Wagner Brooks Bokate Fisher Ington Mitchell Morton McEwen McKenhon Mamie Neisda Verdan Ida Wampler Nellie Wilson Malissie. Letters to be sent to the dead letter office August 25.
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Frank Union Frutt Company
Vagberg
Adolf ‘Welse
William M. Welse
W. M. Walker
J. J. Welch
H. N. Wagner
John J. Brooks
W. W. Bokate
Gladys Fisher
Aliceington
L. Jayoony
George G
Plek Bay
G. M. Richey
WRECK AT STANFIELD DERAILS EXTRA FREIGHT TRAILERS
A derailment of four cars of an extra freight at Stanfield in Umatilla county this morning drew a wrecking crew from La Grande. No injuries were reported as engine 507 hauled the cars after the crash.
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Stanfield
Umatilla County
la Grande
Panama Canal Opening Sparks Dual Exposition Hums
The canal opening is described as a grand event warranting two expositions, both expected to be impressive. The piece highlights the scale and celebratory nature of the ceremonies planned to mark the milestone.
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Panama Canal
Trout Hatchery Plans Expanded Restocking in Washington
Spokane reports two million rainbow and eastern brook trout distributed in eastern Washington lakes and streams by the state hatchery on the Little Spokane river. Superintendent Drew says the program will resume in December to double output and restock more than a dozen lakes next season. The Spokane Fish Protective Association aided enforcement and scientific investigations.
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Spokane
Wash
Charles W. Hobr
Inland Empire Threshermen's Association
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Mohr
Orris Dorman
Little
Drew
Spokane Fish Protective Association
Motion for New Trial Filed in Hogg Case
Yesterday afternoon counsel for the defense filed a motion for a new trial before Judge Knowles. The defense was given until Thursday to submit affidavits and the arguments will be heard afterward.
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Hogg
Knowles
Notice of Impounded Stock in City
Notice states on August 12 1911 stock was impounded while running at large in the city. The following details appear in readable portion of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Oregon
J. W. Walden
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Toney & Scranton
O Aly
Mrs. Lincoln
AM Ummeruggestions
Blackfoot
Ah Yen
Riverside Avenue
United States Customs House
Washington-Idaho
Yen
James Daniels
Yén
Willis
Colville Valley
Stevens County
Reclamation Serrie
Kittitas Valley
Here
Stageberg & Sandborg
Tillambek
Hack and Ambulance
Uptown
E. L. Bussey
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