Threshermen Meet to Back Good Roads Plan in Iowa Style
Webster outlined a four feature state good roads bill backing a three member highway board to allocate funds of 20 000 per county and 6 000 state share plus bonding and labor for road work The plan aims to maintain bridges and regulate traction engines Minnick faced criticism from a Michigan editor but was exonerated at the convention Speakers applauded and Portland was picked as next meeting site ahead of Rose festival festivities and a closing banquet ran well into the evening.
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Toagtmaster
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Rman
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Wreck Victims Rescued Off Galloon Island
After two days in freezing conditions, two women and twenty men were rescued from the lake steamer Sharpless near Galloon Island as it broke apart in the lake. Light House crews and researchers assisted Ald Starving and Preesinger Oswego in the perilous effort.
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Rescue at Sea Highlights Lighthouse Lifesavers
A Thursday incident near the lights left one life boat crushed but rescuers from the lighthouse arrived in time to save the wreck and its occupants. The event underscores swift maritime rescue efforts.
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Dividend Declared as 430 000 Shares Total Remains for Stockholders
A. P. announces a 430 000 dividend to be distributed among stockholders. The exposition left investment valued at a million dollars for the University of Wa. Accident reports from Canada cite Fernie B C December 10 with twenty bodies recovered and eighteen missing. In Bellevue coal mine near Frank, Alberta seven men remain alive. gas caused the blast. Rescuers clear shafts as nurses and doctors treat the injured. most victims were Slav e and Italian.
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Bellevue
Frank Alberta
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Itailang
Religious Revival Gains Intense Local Interest
Ae gtetene are ayee ress at the Methodiat end are be coming unusually intense in their value and interest. Rev. L. OC. Billott has a plain but powerful way of ing the great religious truths he sents. There have been a number conversions. He speaks tonight our tomorrow night as well as every afternoon and evening next week. Dr. Gillian, the pastor, will preach to morrow on "Reason in Religion." The choir of young women are a very pleasing feature of the service.
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Gillian
Grandmother of Frank Conners Dies in Perrydale
Mrs J Caldwell grandmother of Frank Conners of this city died last night at her Perrydale Oregon home after a period of illness.
Rinehart Seen as Likely Head of State Land Board
Portland and Salem rumor mill cites County Assessor T A Rinehart as the probable choice to head the state land board. Supporters say the move would bolster La Grande influence and bring salary and prestige considerations that could pull Rinehart from his current post. Governor-elect West has not announced selections, but political chatter centers on Tod Rinehart securing the position.
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Mrs. E. Damon Dead in Portland
News from Portland reports the death of Mrs. E. Damon last night. The EB Damon family resident of this city is deeply mourned, with many friends in this community grieving the loss.
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Portland
Reed seeks site for new venture in town
Reed and his wife visit Denver to locate opportunities here. He plans to start soon and expects to find a suitable location within a few days. The only objection noted is the lack of vacant spaces in town.
Defense Rest: Parker Trial Rebuttal and Homicide Details
Testimony wraps as Parker defense rests after detailing past family feuds with Porter and a disputed straw stack split. Prosecution counters with witness Delay Joe Jones and weather humor as jury hears of lessons from the Elgin shooting and Porters’ threats amid divorce.
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Cuion County
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W. M. Porter
Observer
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Population totals and congressional apportionment figures
Washington reports U S population at 91 972 266 with territorial adds reaching 93 402 162 and grand total of 104 000 060 for United States and possessions. State by state counts show Wisconsin 2 383 860 and Georgia 2 609 121 with notable increases. Alaska 64 356 and Hawaii 190 108 are listed with percent gains.
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Wright Re-Elected in Union Mayor Race and City Posts
Union voters cast 208 ballots with L. A. Wright mayoral win at 166 votes. Councilmen C J Forstrom led with 1958, L Hunter 61, W H Vogel. Recorder Irwin D. Wright 171, Treasurer Osburn Richins. Marshal H M Shannon 163. Street Commissioner W B Harn 166. All incumbents kept seats.
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C. J. Forstrom
L. Hunter
W. H. Vogel
T Irwin D. Wright
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H. M. Shannon
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Orchard expansion plans in Union buys apple stock
J A Thronson of Union Oregon has purchased seventy acres of apple trees for a ten acre fruit farm, all trees are Roman Beauty and Jonathan varieties. Prospects show a further orchard expansion next year.
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J. A. Thronson
Ore
Jonathan Warlelies
Chicago engineers vote on strike as talks proceed
Local engineers gathered at the Great Northern hotel counted ballots on a wage increase dispute. Negotiations with general managers to secure one per cent raises and avoid a strike were expected to continue, with official results due in about ten days.
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Neers
Brotherhood of Railway Boxineera Sro
Great Northern Hotel
Claire Reaches City From Union With Dog and Pony
Miss Alberta Claire, Wyoming adventurer, rode from New York to San Francisco on horseback with her dog. She arrived in the afternoon from Union, will perform at the Orpheum theatre in vaudeville tomorrow and Monday, and then continue to Portland. Her trip was uneventful aside from tired dog and rough roads.
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New York
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Portland
Licensing Totals Reach About Sixteen Hundred This Season
County Clerk Hol Wright reports roughly 1600 licenses issued this season. About 777 hunting licenses and 820 fishing licenses have been issued to date, a small uptick over last year.
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Hol. Wright
Big census jump cited in Le Grande enrollment report
School Clerk Williams and Enumerator report a 165 percent rise in Le Grande's census compared with last year. The 1472 count last year implies a substantial year over year increase with a final check pending and slight possible variation in today’s tally.
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Williams
Tornado Claims Many in Northern Spain
A powerful tornado swept Northern Spain early today killing many and causing ships in Cerunna harbor to founder as crews drown. Authorities report widespread damage across Cerebiere and surrounding areas with missing and injured feared.
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