Eastern Oregon Blue Rock association formed at Elgin shoot
A gunmen meeting in Elgin organized the Eastern Oregon Blue Rock association with George Mapes as president and J W Spence as vice president. Mapes won the gold medal and, in the silver cup event, Spence took the lead before Mapes again prevailed. The next meet date was not set.
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Nent
Oregon
J. W. Spencer
George Mapta
Elgin
J. W. Spence
Pendleton
F. L. Lilly
la Grande
Idaho
Eastern
George Mapes
Contests Strain Resources in Western Squatter Hearings
The article notes delays and high costs for squatters seeking contest hearings. Barton of Iowa claims section 12 rights in township 4 north range 41 BW MM. Peycy Harrison of Vancouver is another contestant. Contestants must prepay enough to cover testimony fees before hearings proceed, risking depleted coffers if hearings last a week or more.
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Peycy Harrison
Vancouver
Machinery En Route to Mill with Interior Nearing Completion
The new mill setup advances with the elevator finished and roof work nearly done. Two cars of modern machinery are rolling in, with more on the way, as builders expect substantial completion soon. A special meeting began at the First Baptist Church last evening and will run this week.
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Oregon
First Baptist Church
Independent Telephone Collapse Debates Capitalization and Maintenance
The piece argues the independent telephone movement collapsed due to over capitalization low rates and poor maintenance. It cites Los Angeles stock quotes and notes many home telecoms never paid dividends while credit vanished and construction funds dried up. The article frames the crisis as a long term consequence of promoters promises and risky funding.
Church Services Continue Under Pastor Gibson
Dr. Blackburn is detained at home in Baker due to illness and cannot reach the city. Despite this, a series of meetings proceeds under Pastor W. H. Gibson with a cordial welcome to all. Service hour 7:30.
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W. H. Gibson
Traffic Blocked By Storm Disrupts Los Angeles Rail Lines
Severe storm damage blocks traffic to and from Los Angeles. Southern Pacific line blocked at Tehachapi east end and Cameron washout. Coast line out due to washout between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Santa Fe bridge over Arroyo Seco destroyed.
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Santo Furbars
San Luis Obispo
Santa Fe
Arroyo Seco
Flood Threat Persists in Sacramento Valley
Weather observer Taylor warns of renewed danger from lower Sacramento River flooding as rainfall continues in the valley and heavy mountain snow. Southern Pacific trains from Portland now run to San Francisco via Stockton after a trestle at Miken was washed away by high waters.
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Sacramento
Sacramento Valley
Mountains
Southern Pacific
Portland
San Francisco
Stockton
Miken
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N. K. West
Wim. Miller
T. J. Scroggin
Cash
H. E. Coolidge
United States National Bank Capital
United States National Bank
E. P. Staples
T. Bacon
Wm. Miller
J. L. Cavines
Frank Conley
A. T. Him
Grande Ronde Lumber Co
Perry, Oregon
W. E. Bean
Fhone
Red
Daily Observer
George Palmer
F. J. Holmes
W.H. Brenholts
Ass‘t Cashier
C. S. Williams
F. L. Meyers Cashier
la Grande National Bank
la Grande, Oregon
United States Depository
J. D. Matheson
J. M. Berry
GC. G. Pennington
F. L. Meyers
Geo. L. Cleaver
W. L. Brenhoists
F. M. Brykit
LA Grande Sugar
GEO. Mapes OF
Westar Klatir Strip
Anit Tere
Nimrod
Sid Hallgarth
Arthur Hallgarth
B. Tuttle
Lee Tuttle
A. R. Hunter
Island City
F. L. Kitty
A. V. Andrews
C. L. Mackey
Bio N. Bolton
Dr. G. L. Biggers
Chase Rohnenkamp
Frank Stilwell
Barton of
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Lowa
North Ange
Boston
Independents
Munici
The
Bell Co
Bell
Large
Alst Increas
Aster
Accouni
Wth An
United States
Bern
Bell Companies
Grace
Mainte
Qualid
Los Angeles
Southern California
Independent
Home Telephone
Tel. Co
Denad
Pasadena
Long Distance Tel. & Tel. Co
San Diego
Ponareps Spre Aston
Santa Monica Home
TEL Udione
Home Telephone Companies OF Southern
California
Tion
Grover Cleveland
Blackburn Jis
Ile Home
Baker
Blackburn
hWowever
Tehachapi Mountains
Cameron
Lind
Cal
Taylor
Deerhide
M.wellman & CO
Gallard
Phere Black
Propeck
FIR
Observer
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