Faked Ores and Danish Committee Face Cook Controversy
A report from a Danish committee handling data on Dr. Fred A. Cook says no verdict yet on his claims of locating a pole. Copenhagen scholars on the committee feel embarrassed by past support for Cook and seek a graceful exit from the dispute while awaiting decisive evidence.
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Brasher
Cook
Perry
Copenhagen
Cobb
Ella
Fe Explorer
Iversity of
Iversity
Dr. Cook
Bean. UKase Hled Here in Oliver Case
Judge H J Bean of Pendleton filed with the county clerk his decision on Anna Oliver's request to reinstate the injunction against the city of La Grande and the street superintendent pending appeal to the supreme court. The injunction remains reinstated for twenty days until the appeal is filed. The city may make minor repairs at its own expense to allow safe passage without injuring Oliver's lawn and shrubs.
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H. J. Bean
Pendleton
Anna Oliver
City of
la Grande
Supreme Court
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Walla Walla Town Debate Over Wet or Wet Conditions
Walla Walla residents debate the noon vote on prohibition with supporters claiming victory as reports suggest the outcome remains unsettled and unclear. Citizens weigh the impact of the heavy turnout on local status.
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Walla Walla
Bab Wella
Funeral for C. R. Thornton Draws Large Methodist Congregation
The Methodist church was full as friends and the bereaved family gathered for the funeral of C. R. Thornton, victim of a recent fall at Enterprise. He served as Sunday school secretary for twelve years and was devoted to his church, vocation, and family.
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Methodist
C. R. Thornton
Enterprise
Three children perish in home fire as breakfast attempt fails
Chicago December reports a fatal house fire that killed Mary six Charles four and James two Parroml children. The mother found two bodies on the floor and the others nearby as smoke engulfed the kitchen. Mary whispered she was making breakfast for her mother before dying.
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Chicago
Mary
Charles
James
John Parroml
Parami
Thief Arrested For Huntington Jewelers Robbery
Baker City dispatch reports Sheriff Ed Rand Deputy Jno P Hannon and Marshal Kelsey tracked a Huntington jewelers thief who stole about 4000 in valuables last Thursday evening. The man was arrested yesterday and brought home by train, with officers asserting they have the right man and the loot recovered.
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Baker City
the Democrat
Ed, Rand
Jno
P. Hannon
Huntington
Marshal Kelsey
Knox Jewelery
Voters Cast Half Of 3295 In Early Election Turnout
Intense excitement fills the streets as three hours after polls opened at 9 o clock, about half of the 3 295 registered voters have already voted.
Estrada Demands US Recognition Over Nicaraguan Crisis
President Estrada declares he will not accept a president named by Zelaya or the Nicaraguan congress and warns he will fight if Madriz Iris is chosen. He asks Washington to recognize the revolutionary art now in power and rejects dictation by Congress or Zelaya.
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Estrada
Congress
Zelaya
Washington
United States
Madriz Iris
Runaway freight train barrels down Oregon hill near Meacham
An engine-less west freight derailed twenty-four cars and stock units during a runaway from Kamela toward Meacham on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation lines. No deaths or injuries occurred as crews and passengers faced a perilous descent with multiple derailments and telegraph outages.
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Providence
Kamela
Meacham
la Grande
Mevere
Terra Firma
Trafic
Western Union
Kameli
Wreck of Descriptive Train Sparks Oregon Alarm
News of a mountain wreck caused consternation among officials and doctors. A rescue train reached Meacham at 11 30 with no injuries on the crew or passengers. Engineer Melda and conductor F Ray, La Grande residents, survived the ride. full details awaited authorities.
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Crane
Wen
Meacham
Melda
F. Ray
la Grande
Corbett
Oregon
Extend the Mail Limits Extend the Mail Limits
City post office extends carrier service effective January 16 including South La Grande and Old Town. A carrier and substitute will be appointed after examination. Current service ends at Westelde hill. new route adds beyond those limits. Postmaster Richey filed details. effort praised for sidewalk improvements.
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South la Grande
Old Town
Neat Side Hill
Richey
Westelde Hill
Nominees Named for Portland and Sumpter Posts in Senate
Nominations before the senate include J. C. Ardrey for the Portland land office and H. B. Buck, postmaster at Sumpter, expanding regional appointments under the current administration.
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Senate
J. C. Ardrey
Portland Land Office
H. 8. Buck
Trains Run Late Amid Snow and Sand Delays
West bound passenger trains face frigid delays as drifting snow and sand slow tracks across Wyoming and western Nebraska. Slow orders persist with many cancellations, while eastbound trains are turned at Sstune and Funack to serve local passengers. W. J. Townley of Union travels to Wallowa County to oversee hay interests.
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Wyoming
Nebraska
Sstune
Funack
Bridge Collapse Drowns 27 at Pripet River Crossing
Twenty seven people died when a wooden bridge across the Pripet river at Mosyr village collapsed as workers crossed to begin their tolling shift. The river carried ice blocks and swift currents, hindering rescue efforts. The incident is reported from St Petersburg on December 20.
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St. Petersburg
Pripet River
Mosyr
Mingk
News Comes Long Ways Between Cities
The La Grande and Baker City areas received news by relay over hundreds of miles due to crippled telegraph wires. Eastern and foreign items could not reach the Observer via Portland, so San Francisco, Salt Lake, Boise, Baker City, and La Grande were used to relay the day’s reports.
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United Press
Observer
Portland
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Boise
Baker City
la Grande
Thaw Loses Last Round in Madison Square Case
The Supreme Court refused to review Harry Thaw’s case today. Justice McKenna ordered Thaw remain in the asylums for his insanity stemming from the Stanford White killing at Madison Square Roof Garden. Cheater Hamilton, an elusive Summerville merchant, is in the city.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Harry Thaw
McKenna
Thaw
Stanford White
Madison Square
Cheater Hamilton
Summerville
Mayor Veto Axes Fuel Grounded on Legal Grounds
Mayor M. K. Hall vetoes the council’s liquor ordinance over legal objections to requiring physicians to file duplicate prescriptions with the recorder. He argues physician patient confidentiality and state law protect such disclosures. He plans a special council meeting Wednesday 22 to return the measure and propose a revised version without the contested provisions.
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M. K. Hall
Hall
Supreme Court
Mothers Mix Up Babies in La Grande Shopping Fracas
A La Grande mother mistook another baby for her own while shopping on Saturday afternoon. Both babies were abandoned in two stores before the fathers realized the mix up and one of the infants was returned home. The error stemmed from nearly identical baby carriage outfits and dressers.
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Bugsy
Dreselse
Cie Infante
Suicide at Tacoma Over Wedding Gift Pressure
In Tacoma Washington on December 20 B A Olgon a tailor hanged himself after learning he could not afford a wedding present for his daughter who had married recently.
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Tacoma
Wash
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