Mass Meeting On Fair Move Seeks Local Buy In
A mass meeting of local business men meets at the Commercial club room in La Grande National Bank building to decide if the county fair should be held in the city. The board of managers would move the fair from the grounds to La Grande if the city commits funds and support. State premiums total 1 000 yearly, races are not covered. The fair is slated to run four days starting Monday September 24. Immediate action is urged to secure success.
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Melina
Pamora
la Grande National Bank
la Grande
Aviator Wright Forced to Land After Short Flight
Aug 31 in Lemans plus France reports Walt Wright of Dayton Ohio completing a 54 minute flight over the Avouyn Loch military course before a slight accident forced an emergency landing. Pendleton and Baker City projects praised as successful by local observers. residents urged to join discussions tonight.
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Deciia
Pendleton
Baker City
Lemans
France
Avouyn Loch
Waltur Wright
Dayton
Ohio
Fires Ravage Forestland Around Santa Cruz
Forest fires in Blackburn gulch four miles from Santa Cruz have scorched over a hundred acres of timberland and endangered properties. A burning barn sparked the blaze, which began last night and spread through dry timber and grass toward the Northwestern Pacific Railroad fish hatchery. Ranches including John Walah, Patti Crandall, Morgan, and Dr. Holmaquist suffer damage as local farmers battle the flames.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Blackburn Gulch
Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company
John Walah
Patti Crandall
Morgan
Dr. Holmaquist
Assessors Ruse Brings Wealth to City Officials
In Pittsburgh, an assessor used a clever ruse to obtain accurate lists of wealthy women's taxable personal property. Letters asking about stock gifts and wedding presents prompted rich ladies to visit the office, providing correct asset details and boosting reported city wealth.
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Pitteburg
Aching void in campaign coffers saddles both parties
Chicago reports a tepid money scene as Democratic and Republican funds run low. Democrats claim about 26,000 raised plus 45,000 from Denver convention bonuses, totaling 45,000 for a 1400,000 campaign. Republicans also show a small reserve. Charles Taft is named as chief Republican contributor amid denials of corporate charges.
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Chicago
Denver
Taft
Charley
Taft and Son Catch Fish on Inland Meet Excursion
Wm. E. Taft and his son enjoyed a fishing excursion on the inland meet. Taft has accepted an invitation to spend Labor Day at the Soldiers Home in Sandley, C.
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Taft
Middle Hasa
Wm. EL Taft
Meet
Hearing delay postpones Fitzgerald case in Chicago
The hearing of George Fitzgerald, accused of a $173,000 bet with the sub-treasury, was postponed today until September 8 in Chicago.
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Mingerald
Chicago
George Fitzgerald
Sub-Treasury
Fatal shooting ends rabbit hunt in Los Angeles
Leslie Vertrees, 17, was killed by Earl Orr who taunted him about being a milkman. They were returning from a rabbit hunt when Orr fired his rifle. authorities say he did not intend to pull the trigger. Also noted is Colonel Stewart of the U S Army preparing a 90 mile ride at Fort Grant with unclear date.
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Los Angeles
Leslie Vertrees
Earl Orr
Orr
Vertrees
Stewart
Wilcos
Aziz
United States Army
Fort Grant
Republicans Attack Imperialistic Policy at State Fair Speech
Governor Johnson met W J Bryan in Minnesota and Bryan spoke at the state fair grounds criticizing Republican imperialistic policy and military spending. He warned of tax drains and tariff protections favoring special interests while Democrats argued for restrained government. Bryan was greeted by thousands and slated to speak in Grand Forks tomorrow.
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St. Paul
J. A. Johnson
W. J. Bryan
Minnesota Club
Bryan
Central Committee
Johnson
Grand Forks
N.D
Atute Fair Grounds
Truvvaranc
Strike Crisis Near Hand as Railroads Face Disruption
The labor unrest threatens trains to the West with delays and possible nationwide strike action. Strikers charge railroads violate immigration laws by supporting American strikers as a week of talks near Vancouver and Winnemucca decide whether actions continue. Train delays persist as officials prepare affidavits and consider transportation impacts nationwide.
Population Rise Noted in New Tacoma Directory
Advanc sheets of the 1008 Airectory show Tacoma population at 807000, up 9750 in the past year. Suburbs Ruston and Fern Hill are included in the new directory.
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Ruston
Fern Hill
State rests case against Holverson in local option liquor trial
The case State v Nein Holverson of Hilgard tested whether liquor was sold under local option laws. Principal witness Nels Holveryon denied selling liquor. After delayed proceedings, defense sought to delay for a key witness. prosecution wrapped up and Judge Stewart prepared to render decision.
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Nein Hols | Vernon
Hilgard
J. Ry Munn
Nels Holveryon
Witcom
Munn
Ivanhoe
Finn
Angus Stewart
Haine Trial in Gutber set for October start
Dintrial Attorney Darrin of Queens County notified defense counsel for the Haine brothers charged with the murder of William Annis that the prosecution will move to begin trial on October 5. The case for the state is nearly ready.
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New York
Darrin
Queens County
Haine Brothers
Wiliam Annis
Encampment Arrives as Toledo Welcomes Grand Army
Hundreds of Grand Army of the Republic members reach Toledo for the national encampment opening tomorrow. Local organizer in charge, with quarters set at the Houdy house under Chef Charles Burtén of Minsare.
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Toledo
Grand Army of the Republic
Tommorrow
Conanmisindus
Charles Burtén
Minsare
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