Visitors and locals fill La Grande hotels and streets
A long list of guests and visitors apparent in La Grande and nearby towns including Jack Barker of St. Joseph Mo and Mrs C Anderson Baker City at the Sommer hotel. Portland guests G W Sears W A Black and others register at the Sommer. Many business trips and returns noted from Elgin Wallowa county Baker City and Joseph with ministers, engineers and shopkeepers among those traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Barker
St. Joseph, Mo
Mrs. C. Anderson
Baker City
Sommer Hotel
C. B. Deal
M. E. Church
la Grande
Joseph
Idaho
Lawrence Reeves
J. M. Quinnon
D. M. Warnock
Manchester
Oklahoma
June Wisdom
The
Light Company
June Hume
Gertrude Herald
Hume
Osterhout
Idaho Conference
Boise
H. Dalton
A. V. Andrews
N. Bolton
Ted Beubler
Engineer Ardner
H. J. Hockenberry
Architect
Portland
Upper Minam
George Cutréy, Jr
Charles
Golden Rule Co
Fred Schilke
Bellingham
H. E. McLeod
State Elks Convene in Marshalltown Purple Week Opens
Marshalltown Iowa welcomes a large Elks delegation for Purple Week as trains bring attendees for the statewide convention. The schedule features the Elks state championship, matinee events, an automobile parade, and an informal reception, with streets bright for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Elks
Marshalltown
Elke
Club Names Committee to Study College Matter
About twenty business men attended a club session last night to determine consensus on establishing a college in the city. President John Collier will name a committee to investigate the situation and pursue club wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collier
Collier
Ohio infantry deployed as patrol clashes with strike
Columbus reports martial tension as 32 patrolsmen are dismissed for refusing to man street cars used by strike breakers. Troops camp at the capitol grounds with mounted rapid fire guns aboard. The First Regiment of Ohio Infantry arrives to deter riots while avoiding strike interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Capitol Grounds
Ohio Infantry
M. Born Co Reports New Menswear Samples Arrived
The firm announces arrival of HMne cloth for mens wear. Cloth sizes 11 2 yards, offering a clear view of its final appearance. Customers are invited to call and inspect the collection this fall, promising a larger and better selection than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Born Co
Newlin Drug Co Promotes Patient Comfort and Care
When sickness comes we have everything needed for the help and comfort of the patient highlighting Newlin Drug Co offerings for medical relief and wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlin Drug Co
Councilman Shot While Riding Near Campbell and Madison
Councilman W. H. Shosinditer was struck in the face and believed a stone caused a minor wound. He later learned a .22 rifle bullet was lodged in his nose, with boys from a nearby alley suspected but denying involvement. He sought medical attention from Dr. Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Shosinditer
Ewan
Campbell
Madison
Pullman House
Schlund
Vermont Hibernians Open Third State Convention
Burlington Vermont Aug 16 A mass at St Marys Cathedral opened the third annual state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians The business session is set for tomorrow and the convention will close with a grand ball in the evening.
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Burlington
St. Mary's Cathedral
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Brick structure for Dittebrant Bros garage rushed to finish
The brick building erected by Bird Lewis for the Dittebrant Bros garage will now be finished quickly after a long wait for Portland shipped materials. The shipment arrived today and work can proceed without further delay.
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Bird Lewis
Dittebrant Bros
Portland
Taft Sleeps in Automobile on Beverly Commute
Beverly Mass August reports reveal President Taft rests between duties in a passing auto on the way to Myopia links and back. The habit, noted by locals, shows how he recovers during travel, with Captain Archie Butt and Robinson the chauffeur awake.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Shore Boulevard
Myopia Golf Links
Migs Della Torrey
Archie’ Butt
Captain Butt
Robinson
Secret Service
United States
Boston
Joe Jun
County Clerk Ed Wright Returns From Cove Grouse Hunt
County Clerk Ed Wright and his family came home today with a full limit of grouse from Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Potter
Seliensburg Normal School
Joseph
Eliensbrug
Ed Wright
Cove
Tribute to Harvey W. Scott Honors a Statesman
The Oregonian lauds Harvey W. Scott posthumously, noting his courage to defend convictions and willingness to clash with opponents. He is praised as a statesman over a mere politician who valued being right over consistency, despite dying earlier than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
la Grande
Harvey W. Scott
Scott
Remarkable Oregon Statesman Lauded for Lifelong Service
The tribute extols a man who did more for Oregon and the Northwest than any other in a lifetime. He is called a friend of truth, sincere in action, faithful in honor, who kept promises, served no private ends, and sought no titles or fame.
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Oregon
Great
Northwest
Doubles Challenge Match Opens at Newport
Play begins today in the national doubles challenge match, the big event of the national tennis tournament held at Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
New York Mail Recites Fragments of Bacchan Tales
An antiquated note from the New York Mail hints at a fragmentary scene involving a Bacchan alternat and a temulent wife. The text references a band TEL and a discovery beneath wary diction, with no clear narrative or complete details.
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Om Bacchan
New York Mail
Convictions Sought in Park Speech Sparks Prison Remark
A fragment from a park scene quotes speakers debating moral resolve. One man claims this era needs men with convictions while another calls for finding such men in prisons, reflecting a tense public mood.
Along Country Ways
A fragment notes a Green Fruit Grower quote about driving with one arm, suggesting a rural lifestyle or commentary on work and mobility. The readable text conveys a brief, reflective line without additional context or specifics.
The Spider and the Fly Cartoon Cites Votes Debate
A Spokane Spokesman-Review excerpt parodies a political dispute with a Spider asking a Fly to leave, and a line about whether a woman should have a vote, reflecting anti trust and suffrage debate phrases.
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Spokane Spokesman-Review
Sunday Piety. The devil does not care how mesk
The fragment hints at a religious or moral theme. No clear persons, places, or events are readable to establish a full news item with identifiable entities or a concrete outcome.
What Is Alimony According to Ma A Humorous Exchange
A quippy line recalls a mother asking a child about alimony. The reply frames alimony as a man’s cash in a wry, town gossip tone reflecting evolving views on support and divorce.
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Jno. Hodgins
Elgin
F. L. Meyers
Wallowa County
R. Root
Helena
H. A. Hartshorn
Condon
Thomas A. Parker
Jack O'Neill
C. B. Clarke
P. T. & T. Company
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Kamela Yeaterday
Mr Clark
George H. Erickson
Grace & Robinson Drug Company
Edgar Mack
Geo. M. Tetran
Savoy
B. B. Crawford
Foley Today
W. E. Kirkpatrick
Kansas City
A. P. Miller
Chicago
Foley
L. Frost
Eagle, Idaho
Thos. C. Wright
Alice
George L. Powell
Caldwell
Homer E. Collins
Emmitt
Bo" Good
Lot Snodgrass
W. H. Kendall
Spokane
Mr. Kendall
Ontario
John McElroy
North Powder
L. L. Snodgrass
Particu
Banking Home
Paddy Phincim
Ohio
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Knowles
H. W. Scott
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