Cabinet reshuffle brings Straus to Commerce and Labor
Gesar Soloman Straus of New York is sworn in as Secretary of Commerce and Labor in a day of major cabinet changes. The Roosevelt Democrat, 56, previously served as minister to Turkey and held a prominent diplomatic career, while Moody and Bonaparte take over as attorney general and navy secretary respectively.
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News Association
Washington
Gesar Soloman Straus
New York
Commerce and Labor
Straus
Roosevelt
McKinley
May
Fairbanks
Georgia
Columbia College
Columbia Law School
Cleveland
Tigkey
Mc Straus
Constantinople
Moody
Bonaparte
Supreme Court
McKinney
the Navy
Bonapart
Defendants Enter Demurrers in Major Union County Water Suit
Guinness sues La Grande Irrigation Company to establish water rights on the Grande Rond and seeks costs. Defendants include La Grande Irrigation, Oldenburg, Richardson, Nessley Ditch, Stoddard, and related canal and ditch companies. City of La Grande and others filed appearances. several defendants have not yet appeared.
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Union County
Guinness
la Grande Irrigation Company
Grande Rond
la Granda Irrigation Company
L. Old
Enburg
A.L. Richardson
J. J
Burnham Jr Sentenced to Two Years in Sing Sing
Geo Burnham Jr resident and general counsel of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co was sentenced today to two years in Sing Sing for grand larceny in the first degree.
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iScript News Association
York
Des
Geo. Burnham Jr
The
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co
Sing Sing
Arsenic Found in Verza Child in Chicago Case
Dr Haines of Bush Medical College reports arsenic detected in the stomach of a Verza child, suggesting possible poisoning. Police continue to investigate Billick the hypnotist and clairvoyant as a potential link in the case.
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Quipus News Associations
Icago
Haines
The
Bush Medical College Today
Verza
Billick
Robbers Make Three Vault Attempts Near San Jose Bank
A gang attempted to blow open a bank vault in San Jose early today. Citizens were alarmed by the loud noises but the robbers fled, leaving the scene unsettled as police investigated.
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Scripps News Association
San Jose
Cal
Cpen
Modern Woodmen Meeting In La Grande Tonight
Members of the La Grande Camp Modern Woodmen and visiting neighbors are asked to attend the meeting this evening. Important business will be transacted followed by a smoker. State Deputy Head Council J W Simmons will attend and address the neighbors with good news and cigars available.
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la Grande Camp Modern Woodmen
J W Simmons
Wood famine in Wallowa cuts from railroad distance
A wood famine hits Wallowa county as labor shortages limited mountain cutting last summer. Cold wood is scarce and costly, with retail prices reaching six dollars per cord in Joseph.
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Wallowa County
Joseph
Platte River Tops Forty Year Flood Peak at Lincoln
High water in Lincoln Nebraska on December 17 reports the Platte River rising higher than any time in the previous forty years. The flooding threatens homes and roads as emergency crews monitor levels and issue warnings.
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Scripps News Association
Lincoln
Neb
Des
River Platte
Local merchants offer ample Christmas wares in town showrooms
The piece urges residents to shop locally for Christmas displays and wares, arguing that first rate assortments are available in town rather than traveling to San Francisco Chicago or New York. It emphasizes generous stock in local stores and showcases as proof of quality.
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John
Progres
Hic Rons
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Oregon Good Roads Convention Nears in La Grande
The fifth annual Oregon Good Roads Association convention is two days away with Highways committee and Judge Henry pushing plans. Governor Chamberlain will speak Wednesday evening. local leaders Ben Brown J M Seldars J B Stoddard and Turner Oliver outline the program.
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Oregon Good Roads Association
The
Commercial Club
Judge Henry
Henry
Ben Brown
J M Seldars
Chamberlain
J. B. Stoddard
la Grande
Turner Oliver
la Grande Commercial Club
J. C. Henry
Union County
John H. Scott
Union
W. T. Wright
First National Bank
Benjamin Brown
J. M. Selder
Liberty
Rosedale
J. H. Albert
Capital National Bank
Salam
Henry B. Thielsen
Thomas F. Ryan
Clackamas County
Oregon
George E. Chamberlain
T. T. Geer
Lionel R. Webster
Multnomah County
John B. Messick
Baker County
Roads
James Withycombe
Oregon Agricultural College
CG. J. Trenchard
Clatcop
Wheat shortages trigger Minnesota inquiry
Inter state Commerce Commissioners Lane and Harlan opened an investigation in Minneapolis to learn why farmers, with millions of bushels of wheat piled outdoors, cannot buy fuel or move grain. Witnesses report coal shortages, inability to ship, and cold suffering. JJ Hill is said to have dodged a subpoena. The case targets relief for farmers facing extreme cold and transport blockages.
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Scripps News Association
Minneapolis
Minn
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Lane
Harlan
JJ Hill
Minnesota
Mustering Out of SF Infantry Amid Drill Lapses
Six companies of the first infantry in San Francisco will be mustered out within days for inefficiency and insubordination. Equipment updated after fires and drills but units did not drill. Adjutant general blames labor unions for the attitude. In Moscow, thirty revolutionaries arrested. arms dynamite and bombs seized.
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Scrippe News Association
Sacramento
First Infantry
San Francisco
Adjutant General
Scripps News Association
Moscow
Russia
Portland Street Car Service Struggles With Partial Run
Portland reports only a partial street car service with about half the cars running. The Trades Council debates the Carmen strike action and electricians, while the electrical workers seek international approval to join. Merchants' committee meets strikers offering arbitration if the company accepts.
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Scripps News Association
Portland
Trades Council
Electrical Workers Union
International Organization
Carmen
Cardinal Richards Leaves Residence Under Government Order
Paris reports Cardinal Richards stepped from his home to comply with a government summons banning clergy from living in public buildings. About three thousand Catholics followed his carriage in a peaceful show of support as troops remained idle. The piece recounts Napoleonic concordats and France’s 1871 shift to mark church property as national property amid a growing religious crisis.
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Paris
Richard
Rome
Napoeon
Louis 1Ixx
France
Republic
Wall
Last shipment arrives from Oregon library association
County Superintendent EE Bragg reports the final shipment from the Oregon State Library Association has arrived. After initial shortages on the first assignment, the superintendent secured the missing volumes and they are ready for distribution to the districts.
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EE Bragg
Oregon State Library Association
Earthquake Shocks Asia Believed Felt Across Regions
Leisach Austria reports a selento graph reading an earthquake centered in Asia. The event is described as a significant tremor with uncertain location and impact."
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Scripps News Association
Leisach
Austria
Selentograph
Asia
King Oscar Improves After Illness in Stockholm
Stockholm reports King Oscar, long ailing, showing marked improvement today. Court officials note stable vitals and ongoing medical supervision as palace staff express cautious optimism.
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Scripps News
Stockholm
Oscar
City Schools Close Friday for Holiday Vacation
City schools close Friday afternoon for holiday vacation with suitable exercises held in each room. They reopen on the first day after New Year’s.
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Rlands
Pat
Might
Richards
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Napoleon
Pius the Vil
Cravenette
Gome
Sanitary Plumbig
G. W. O’nei
Washington Avenue
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