Storm Drowns Seven Aboard Barge Amid Coastal Rescue
Boston reports a fierce storm along New England’s coast with seven men lost after the barges Bingham and Scrantos foundered. Government cutters aided disabled vessels while ships like the Thomas B. Garland and Annie Cole were wrecked or stranded. crews were rescued. A London dispatch notes a six day gale causing many wrecks and deaths.
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New England
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Scrantos
Bar
Gresham
Thomas B. Garland
Portsmouth
Noh
Annie Cole
Machias
Stone Horse Shoal
Stephen Loufs
Habton Light
Perry
London
Wales
Death of Mrs. McCardle in South Union
Maggie McCardle wife of W M McCardle died at her home in South Union on Sunday December 11 following acute indigestion. She had been in usual health until the prior Wednesday when illness began. A physician provided temporary relief then, and the 11th morning the illness worsened. Dr Myers called for a consultation as Mr McCardle sought the best aid. Death occurred while awaiting the additional physician.
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McCardle
Mrs. McCardle
Magele Mooney
Minnesota
W. M. McCardle
Ohegan
Union
British Columbia
Mr. McCardle
Maggie McCardle
South Union
Dr. Myers
Knights to Come Here Monday in Local Meeting
Delegates from Knights of Pythias lodges at Wallowa Enterprise and Union arrive Monday to attend a district meeting. Bruce Cox deputy district organizer will arrange a district convention in February with officer elections and first rank degree work. All members and visitors invited.
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Knights of Pythias
Wallowa
Enterprise and Union
Knights’ of Pythias
Bruce Cox
Road Master Tim Donnovan Killed in Nampa Rail Collision
Railroad men report a rear end wreck on the O S L near Nampa this morning. Tim Donnovan road master between Huntington and Glenns Ferry died instantly after rushing to the caboose rear door to escape but was crushed. He was well known among railroad workers in this city.
Hundreds Ready for Oregon Train From Chicago Leader
Carl Stackland reports hundreds in the Chicago area ready to migrate to Oregon. He claims could muster a thousand people on the first train if unloading arrangements are made at the Oregon end. Stackland recently left Chicago for New York and is enthusiastic about Oregon interest.
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Carl Stackland
Chicago
Oregon
Union Republican
Stackland
Stacklard
New York
Harvard and Princeton football clash eyed for 1911
Boston reports a potential Harvard-Princeton football game in 1911 with tentative plans outlined by Harvard athletic advisor J. W. Farley and manager William F. Graselon and Princeton head coach William J. Ro per. No firm agreement exists due to Harvard coach P. W. Haughton's absence in Europe. If scheduled it would be at Princeton, possibly November 4 or 11.
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Boston
Mass
Harvard
P. W. Haughton
Princeton
Danish Official Fined Four Million and Sentenced to Eighty Years
Copenhagen reports former Minister of Justice Albert was sentenced to 80 years in prison and fined four million dollars for embezzling millions during fourteen years as banker and minister. The thefts are the largest in Danish history, ruin affecting hundreds, with authorities seeking hidden millions.
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Copenhagen
Albert
Denmark
Seattle editor imprisoned for criticizing court
Seattle Star editor Leroy B. Sanders was sentenced to three months in jail and managing editor Hughes Allen to one month for contempt of court. The Star company faced a 800 pound fine after the judges cited contempt for criticizing a temporary injunction amid a street railway dispute in Duwamish valley. The editors plan to appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
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Seattle
Leroy B. Sanders
Seattle Star
Hughes Allen
Star Company
Sanders
Gilliam
Traction Company
Duwanmish Valley
Stone-Webster
State Railway Commission
the Star
Supreme Court of the United States
Lodge Opposes Cummins Plan on Tariff Revision Method
Senator Lodge attacked Cummins regulation for schedule by schedule tariff revision. He favored the measure’s purpose but opposed the execution method, saying the Senate resolution suffices and joint binding is unnecessary. He also supported creating a permanent tariff commission.
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Washington
Lodge
Cummins
Senate
Miners Die in Leyden Mine Tragedy Near Denver
Four miners were found dead in the Leyden mine behind a doorway between shafts 1 and 2. The door appears to have closed to block poisonous gases. Rescuers search as families await news. bodies removed secretly, all confirmed dead.
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Denver
Leyden
Newepaper
To Return to California
Geo Childers returns to California after several days in Las Grande. A large landowner in the IVande Ronde valley, Childers plans to travel home this evening.
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California
Geo. Childers
Las Grande
Mr. Childers
Theivande Ronde Valley
Washington Dec 17 Correspondence On McLachlan Resolution
Correspondence referring to McLachlan resolution calling for the secretary of war to report on the county's alleged unpreparedness for war was laid before the House today without comment and orders printed.
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Washington
McLachlan
Secretary of War
Building Activity Near New School in La Grande
George R. Lyman is constructing a large modern residence near the central school. The project, along with the new high school and related improvements, signals that the area will see more homes as La Grande expands.
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New Schoots
George R. Lyman
Escep
Ebel
Benson
la Grande
Delegation Attends Evening Service From Cove
A large Cove delegation attended the Methodist church evening service. The group included M. J. Duffy A D Buccard and wife Miss Ora Brown May and Clara Anderson Bernice Kelley May Smith Lulu McNeill Olma Burke G F. Martin Alfred Ingram Ernest Organ Charley Organ Ed. Anderson Robinson Williams and Ray Baker.
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Methodist Church
Cove
M. J. Duffy
A.D. Buccard
Ora Brown
May
Clara Anderson
Bernice Kelley
May Smith
Lulu’ McNeill
Olma Burke
Mesars
Martin
Alfred Ingram
Ernest Organ
Charley Organ
Ed. Anderson
Robinson Williams
Ray Baker
Miner Injured En Route to Seven Nations Mines
Fred Blomquist, an employee, suffered a broken leg when slipping from a wagon en route to the Seven Nations mines. He and Charles Flesse were traveling when they stopped at the N. K. West ranch and exited the wagon. Blomquist was brought to La Grande for hospital care.
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Fred Blomquist
Bis Way
Seven Nations Mines
Charles Flesse
N. K. West Ranch
Judge orders transfer of girls to Good Shepherd home
County Judge Henry today ordered that the girls arrested this week be taken to the Good Shepherds home in Portland. Policeman Mc Lachin will accompany them tonight. They were involved in the Crystal Cate episode recently.
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Portland
Henry
Good Shepards
McLachin
Crystal Cate
Fruit Inspectors Finds Local Markets In Good Shape
County Fruit Inspector Stilwell conducted a weekly inspection finding all local fruit markets in good shape amid routine checks.
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Stilwell
Fire destroys McCormack's store in Tacoma
Tacoma managers estimate the fire damaged McCormack's department store at about 100000 dollars. The blaze last night left the building a complete loss and the cause remains unknown.
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Tacoma
McCormack's
Bucketshop Leader Surrenders in Chicago Bond Posted
Sid McHie head of alleged Chicago bucket shops surrendered today and posted a 10 000 bond before release. He had been expected in Florida where detectives had sent a warrant for his arrest after last Thursday raids.
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Chicago
Sid McHie
McHie
Florida
Propaganda Spreaders Gauge Stance in Current Session
Analysts warn that current propagandists aim to stamp the spread this session. Political operatives argue for a firmer stance while opponents urge caution amid rising rhetoric and coordinated messaging in the chamber.
Direct Election of Senators Gains Momentum in U S
Washington December 17 A movement toward direct election of United States senators grows as more states back a constitutional amendment. Hale and Root push to keep the proposal in Judiciary Committee, hoping to delay action this session. Over 27 states are already on record in favor with Oregon Washington Montana Idaho California among others.
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Washington
United States
Hale
Root
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
California
Death claims daughter of Mr and Mrs Blackburn in Baker
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Blackburn died last evening at their Baker home. Ed Blackburn, a well known figure in Eastern Oregon, long sold Swift products across the region. La Grande friends extend deep sympathy to the grieving family.
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Blackburn
Baker
Oregon
Swift
Ellexson to be Tried Monday in Murder Case
The circuit court will hear the Ellexson murder case against Waldo Perry of Union as a jury is impaneled. The court also takes up the state versus Hall Stotigill case in a related matter.
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Ellexson
Circuit Court
Waldo Perry
Unon
State
Hall Stotigill
Railroad Strike in Hands of Commissioner Neill in Chicago
Commissioner Charles P Neill arrived in Chicago to hear the appeal of sixty-one western railroads threatened by an engineers strike over wage increases He conferred with railroad managers and will meet engineer representatives next Wednesday in an executive session
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Neill
Chicago
West
Charles P. Neill
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