Lay fault to Cunningham prompts inquiry in Spokane
Spokane investigations into the Cunningham coal land deal reveal entrymen shifting blame to Clarence Cunningham. Private journals and reports show investments in rail surveys wharves bunkers and tunnels paid from a common fund amid promoter schemes.
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Spokane
Cunningham Coal Land Inquiry
Clarence Cunningham
Cunningham's
Cunningham
Nelli
H. V. Winchell
Minneapolis
Guggenheims
S. Snyder
Cunningham-Spokane
Wash
Cunningham Coal Land
Gifford Pinchot
Henry White
Wallace
Idaho
General Land Office
Philadelphia Debater Chinson Young to Represent Pennsylvania
Philadelphia report notes Chinson Young a gifted young Chinese American will be one of Pennsylvania's representatives in tonight's debate with Columbia. He speaks English fluently and is described as a skilled debater.
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Philadelphia
Chinson Young
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Young
Captain Levi Snyders License Suspended After Argo Wreck
Captain Levi Snyder faces a 12 month suspension from commanding any steamer after the wreck of the Argo near Tillamook Bar. Local inspector cites carlessness or negligence while attempting to cross the bar in an ebb tide on November 26 as the reason for the license suspension, made public today.
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Portland
Carlessness
Tillamook
Levi Snyder
Argo
Ells to Stage Sweet Innisfallen at Steward Opera House
Under the local lodge of Diks, the Irish comedy drama Sweet Innisfallen will be staged at the Steward opera house late in December with Gen Daly starring. Scenic effects are highlighted and a full announcement will appear in the Observer later.
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Diks
Sweet Innisfallen
Onmeadten Gen-32
Daly
Steward Opera House
Observer
Apple Show Queen Coronation in Denver Exposition
Denver prepares for a January apple show coronation in the auditorium during frat week. The Queen and her court will be crowned Friday night with a grand ball at the Brown Palace, featuring elaborate stage settings, gowns, knights, and an invited ensemble for an unforgettable social event.
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Denver
Colorado
New Mexico
Brown Palace
Apple Domain
Apple District
Star of unusual brilliancy seen in southern skies
Reports from several evenings describe a very bright star in the southern sky after dark until around 8 o clock. Observers note its exceptional brightness and prominence, prompting questions about its identity and visibility across the region.
Beaver Creek Water Now Ready for City Mains
Beaver Creek water is now flowing into La Grande mains after hours of flushing and testing. Mayor M. K. Hall witnessed the opening as hydrants are opened to flush the system and drain old lines while maintaining pressure for fire needs.
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Beaver Creek
American Light & Power Company
M. K. Hall
Tomoy
Explorer defends Cook aid and Danish minister sails home
Dillon Wallace the Labrador explorer declares that George Dunkle and Captain August Loose plotted to discredit Dr. Cook. He says Dunkle offered funds for entry into the plan. Maurice F. Egan, U S minister to Denmark, gains leave to return to America for Christmas holidays after aiding Cook in Copenhagen duties.
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New York
Dillon Wallace
Frederick Cook
Brooklyn
George H. Dunkle
August Loose
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Wallace
Washington
Dey
Maurice F. Egan
United States
Denmark
Cook
State Department
Copenhagen
America
Egan
Explorer
Thomas J. O'Brien
University of Nottre Dame
Apparent Venus Follows Sun Over South La Grande
Citizens in South La Grande report a striking celestial sight as Venus trails the sun in descent about three hours after sunset. Local savants expected Halley’s comet but observers say only Venus has appeared, with the unusual spectacle drawing attention.
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la Grande
Venus
Belgium King Leopold Failing Health Under Care
King Leopold of Belgium remains unconscious and unresponsive as doctors monitor his condition with constant bedside care. Reports indicate no improvement and fears persist of possible nonrecovery.
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Brussels
Leopold
Belgium
Will Take Prisoner Home Harney County Word
Word from Mr. Marshall of Harney County indicates a prisoner will be taken home. The report notes transportation arrangements and custody details as the prisoner returns to origin.
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Marshall
Harney County
Father of boy linked to Siegrist jewelry fire and burglary
The father of Robert Marshall, the boy found guilty of setting fire to and robbing Siegrist jewelry store, is said to be prepared to take the boy home and arrangements may be made in a few days to send him there. The boy was held from reform school on condition the father would support him.
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Robert Marshall
Siegrist
Reform School
Bridge 18 Nears Completion In Oro Dell Move
County Judge J C Henry visited Oro Dell this morning to inspect the new steel bridge under construction. The 165 foot span sits on concrete abutments and is advancing well. officials expect the bridge to be swung next Sunday.
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J. C. Henry
Oro Dell
Pastor Offered Whitworth College Post
Rev. L. A. McAfes of the First Presbyterian church in Berkeley has been offered the presidency of Whitworth College in Tacoma Washington. The pastor has not decided whether to accept the job.
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Berkley
Cal
L. A. McAfes
First Presbyterian Church of
City
Whitworth College
Tacoma
Wash
Death of Tacoma Carpenter Found After Snow Thaws
The body of Robert J. Heale, a Tacoma carpenter and wealthy resident, was found near Asbury Smith’s residence after lingering in the yard for over a week. Investigators believe he fell in deep snow the night of December 1 as freezing conditions left the body concealed until thaw.
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Tacoma
Wash
Robert J. Heale
Asbury Smith
Heale
Smith
Resis Ug
Imminent Violence Looms Over Spokane Strike Fallout
In Spokane officials refuse strikers return to work and fifty strikebreakers arrive in Great Northern yards, easing freight congestion but raising clash fears with the Switchmen's Union. In Cincinnati, 90 percent of Big Four telegraph operators favor a wage strike, signaling potential systemwide action.
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Spokane
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Cincinnati
Big Four Railroad
Mmit
Be Ready for Rae by Wednesday Contractors
Local contractors completed work by the deadline at a considerable cost to the county. The workmanship is described as of the highest order, reflecting quality and reliability in the project.
Doctor Campbell of Lake Geneva Visiting Friends
Eastern Doctor B. Campbell of Lake Geneva Wisconsin is here visiting friends in the area.
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Campbell
Lake Geneva
Wis
Hear Fraud Case Monday Board Opens Prosecution
Twenty six fraud cases are to be prosecuted on December 18 as hearings begin Monday. The docket includes multiple defendants and charges related to financial deception and misuse of funds. Local prosecutors seek swift adjudication and justice for victims.
Principal Figure in Umatilla Land Fraud Cases in Heppner
Calgary based businessman David Wilson once head of Northwestern Lumber Company arrives in Heppner for upcoming hearing on 26 Umatilla land fraud suits. Ras B. Thomas and J. W. Serfbey join as principals in a case detailing entrymen who allegedly conspired to file timber and stone claims and sell them to the Lumber Company. Proceedings will include read testimony and stipulations with decisions by Register Bramwell and Receiver Eberhard.
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David Wilson
Calgary
B. C
Northwestern Lumber Company
Umatilla
Heppner
Ras B. Thomas
J. W. Serfbey
Oregon
Immedi
Northwest Lumber Company
Wilson
Lumber Company
Lecturer Knodell to Speak in La Grande Sunday
Rev J R Knodell superintendent of the Oregon anti saloon league will visit La Grande Sunday 12 and lecture at M Church 11 am L D tabernacle 2 pm and Baptist church 7 30 pm He is described as a deep thinker and fluent speaker likely to discuss local op ticl matters.
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J. R. Knodell
Anti-Saloon League of Oregon
Tion Movement
la Grande
L. D. & Tabernacle
The
Baptist Church
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King No Better
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