Trade pride clashes with shipping dependence in republic’s view
A historical digest notes US foreign trade surpassing two billion dollars annually with ten months ending October 1904 at 2 256 943 822, but only ten percent on American ships and a 150 million freight outflow. It recalls 1810 91 percent trade on US ships, 1861 65 percent, and current ten percent under flag. Also references Panama dispute and upcoming city election as La Grande progresses. Sweden’s school children plant 600 000 trees yearly as a civic economy lesson.
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United States
Sweden
Senate to Take Up Ship Subsidy Bill Tomorrow
The Senate will consider the ship subsidy bill tomorrow amid debate over government aid to ship owners. Proponents argue strategic and economic benefits while opponents oppose funding. Nations such as England Italy and Japan paid multi‑millions in subsidies in 1901, totaling $27,670,160.
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United States Senate
United States
England
Italy
Japan
Valentine Social by Crystal Rebekah Lodge No. 50
The Crystal Rebekah Lodge No. 50 hosts a valentine social at the I. C. C. F. hall on February 15 with a rendered program and light refreshments. Admission is ten cents.
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Crystal Rebekah Lodge
1. C.C. F. Hall
Local Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination for County Judge
J C Honay announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Judge subject to the primary on April 20. He urges voters to support his bid in the upcoming election.
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Union County
J. C. Honay
Baker County leaders urge action on education plan
The Baker City Herald notes dissatisfaction with inaction after public school completion. It cites Governor Johns Brown and Treasurer Atkin with U.S. Representatives Rand Lachner Graham from Baker County urging steps to secure an education institution for youths. A eastern journal supports Roosevelt for a four year term to preserve business interests through a square deal.
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la Grande
Johns
Brown
Atkin
Rand
Lachner
Graham
Baker County
Baker City
Roosevelt
Sobers
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