Grippenberg Criticizes Kuropatkin Over Reinforcements
General Grippenberg, arriving from Manchuria, says he relinquished command after a failed flanking attempt near Oyama because Kuropatkin refused reinforcements. He asserts a hundred thousand Japanese troops were at his mercy but Kuropatkin’s hesitation forced withdrawal. He plans a personal report to the Czar.
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Scripps News Association
St Petersburg
Grippenberg
Manchuria
Oyama
Becaues
Kuropatkin
Six Die In Night Boat Explosion Disaster
Two more victims died during the night, raising the death toll from yesterday’s vessel explosion to six. Fifteen people were wounded, with several remaining in critical, dangerous condition.
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Scripps News Association
Queenstown
Russian Cavalry Advance Checked. Forces Retire
Tokyo reports General Oyama states the Russian cavalry advance to the south is checked and the enemy are retreating.
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Scripps News Association
Tokio
Oyama
Russian officers who broke parole return to Russia
The Navy Department lists Russian officers from the cruiser Lena who fled parole and went back to Russia from San Francisco. named are Mid shipman Peter Mychaloff engineer Sergey Kopchin and Andre Eyre Dinjan. The United States has demanded an explanation from Russia for the actions.
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Scrippa News Association
Washington
Navy Department
Lena
Russia
San Francisco
Peter Mychaloff
Andre Eyre Dinjan
Sergey Kopchin
Men of La Grande Invited to Sermon at Central Church
All the men of La Grande and vicinity are invited to hear J W Coombs at Central Church of Christ Sunday at some time. The subject is Hunting for a Man.
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la Grande
J W Coombs
Central Church of Christ Sanday
Som
Capital move paused as Tacoma bill awaits public vote
In Olympia on February 17 the House paused the Senate bill to relocate the capital to Tacoma. The measure would refer the question to a general election vote, with Tacoma supplying Wright Park as the site and housing offices and halls until a new capitol is built. The bill had passed the Senate two weeks earlier.
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Scripps News Association
Olympia
Wash
House
Senate
Tacoma
Wright Park
New Hope for Dyspeptics
The article extols osteopathic treatment as correcting digestive disturbances by mechanical manipulation to restore natural order. It asserts patients get well and cites numerous cures as proof against medical critics.
Weber murder case arguments wrap up before next week
Auburn attorney Tabor for the defense and Hamilton for the prosecution argued the Weber case. Tabor finished at noon and defense counsel Johnson said he would proceed Monday. The Attorney General will argue for the prosecution and three hours are expected to be sufficient.
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Auburn Calleb
Weber
Tabor
Hamilton
Johnson
Ba Saya Thas
Stockholders Meeting of Masonic Building Association
Stockholders meet at La Grande National Bank parlors on February 20 at two o'clock pm to elect a board of four directors and address any other business. JEREY NOLDS announces the session.
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Masonic Building Association
la Grande National Bank
Jerey Nolds
Fierce Engagement Near St. Petersburg Front
Report from February 17 states a large Japanese force surrounded a Russian detachment and caused heavy casualties while sinking a gun. General Koropatkin reports Japanese attacks on the Russian right flank repulsed. Russians burned two barricades occupied by Japanese forces.
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St. Pateraborg
Korupathein
Baralete
Tacoma Sailed With Alleged Contraband Goods Delayed by Storms
The steamer Tacoma, which departed January 7 with alleged contraband destined for the Rougians at Vladivostok, arrived at Muoj on February 16 after storm delays.
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Seatils
Tacoma
Vladivestock
Muoj
Moses or Obriar Debate At Central Church
Last night the Central Church main room overflowed for Evange Aint Coombs as the lecture room was opened. Tonight the topic is Moses or Obriar or Rightly Dividing the Word.
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Evange- Aint Coombs
Moses
Obriar
Socialists Name City Ticket For March 14 Election
The Socialista party met to name a city election slate for March 14. mayor R F Lowie recorder J Pollock treasurer B C Davia marshal J K Fitzgerald councilmen in three wards. They adopted a platform to be published tomorrow and aim to improve on last year's 50 vote share.
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Socialista
R F Lowie
J & Pollock
BC Davia Marshal
JK Fitzgerald
Heldenesroh
Newsome
James Bill Defeated by Scripps News Association
The Oregon Legislature ended its session amid clashes and the James Bill seeking to amend the local option law was killed. Salem reports noted tensions as lawmakers debated the measure.
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Scripps News Association
Salem Ore
Oregon
Janes
Methodist Church Special Meetings Draw Crowd
The intensely interesting meetings led by Row Mr. Hartshorn at the Methodist Church attract attention. His simple, tender preaching contrasts with the fervent appeal of a pleading mother, drawing value and interest from attendees.
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Methodist Church
Hartshorn
Indian on the warpath near Toopah after killings
A drunken Indian buck thirty miles south of Tooopah went on the warpath killing three equana and a fellow Lodiaou before fleeing to the mountains. A posse of Indians pursues him, but he remains at large.
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Reno
Tooopah
Notice to Creditors for Sarah C Halley Estate
Edward L Halley as executor of Sarah C Halley’s will identifies Oregon Union County. Creditors must present claims within six months to the executor at Inland City or to attorney F S Ivanhoe in La Grande Oregon. The notice dated February 17 105 requests proper verification of all claims against the estate.
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Sarah C Halley
Union County
Oregon
Inland City
Auld County
State
Ivanhoe
la Grande
Edward L Halley
Borah C Halley
Among the Churches Community Schedule Shared Services
Christian Science services held at the home of an 18 Page old town address. Latter Day Saints Sunday School and Mutual Improvement Societies meet jointly at 7 30 p m. All are invited to attend these church gatherings and activities.
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Christian Joha
Franta Belies
Christian Science Services
Old Town
Ila.m
Mutual Improvement
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Events
The Presbyterian Church led by Rev E B Hays lists Sunday mass at 11 am with rosary and benediction, weekday mass, Sunday School, Junior and Senior Endeavor at 1 pm and 6 30 pm, Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7 30 pm, preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm, chorus under Mrs Lyle, and a Feb 24 feast of St Matthias Holy Communion. Rev J D Gillilan conducts Sunday School at 11 am and Epworth League at 6 30 pm, with 7 30 pm services and Rev A W Hartehorn preaching on Are we all going to Heaven.
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Wae
J D Gillilan
Lam Epworth League
AW Hartehorn
Sunday School and Meetings at Baptist Church
Sunday School classes for all ages with a Young People's meeting at 6:30 pm. Sermons in the morning and evening. A Sunday School Institute led by James Edmunds of Portland, Missionary for Oregon and Washington. Courtly invitation for Monday and Tuesday February 20 21 with lectures and meetings. all strangers welcome.
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James Edmunds
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Baptist Church
Central Church of Christ Services Schedule
The Central Church of Christ, opposite Bummer House, presents Rev J V Coombe conducting Sunday services with a full week of Bible School at 1 AM, Morning Worship, YPSOE at 6:45 PM, Evangelistic service at 7:30 PM, and mid week service Wednesday at 7:30 PM. A cordial invitation to all.
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Central Church of Christ
Bummer Hoube
Bible School
YPSOE
Coombe
Treaty Signed With Britain In Ames Post Conference
Washington February 17 The President signed the parouse post treaty with Great Britain.
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Washington
Great Britain
For Sale Eight Acres Near Town with House and Orchard
Eight acres of land including an orchard and a six room house with a good barn. Well watered. One mile from the post office. For particulars inquire at McFarlane’s grocery or contact owner John Gavin on the premises. Exchange for town property considered. FOB and MOB 6.
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McFarlanes Grocery
John Gavin
New Postal Service Talks Advance Sea and Parcel Posts
Second Assistant Postmaster General Ebelling Berger arrived from Europe to advance postal reforms. He reportedly established the parcel post system and secured an agreement with Great Britain for a sea post service linking White Star, American, and Canard lines.
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New York
Ebellingberger
Murope
Great Britain
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Beptuagraima Bunday
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Ake
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King
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Scripps News
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AlBefore
Hill's Drug Store
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Willard Smith
Phone Tisai
Bacon & Hale,ysicians and Surgeons
Gestw Foley Building
Bacon
Lili
M.,_K. Hall
Reavis Bros. Dentists
Cc. B. Cauthorn
Drug
R. L. Lincoln
Upstalia
Cor Adama Avenue
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W Bigger
M. D. Geo
J. Biggers
M.D
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J. M. Barry
Tore
Madison Ave
Oformer
Dr. & W. Higgern
Lbs
Dr. ? A Charlton
AT Hill’s. Drug Store
Farmers
Crawford & Crawford
Attorneys-at-Law
Summer Yuallding
J. W. Knowles
Ralston Building
HB. T. Williams
Pia
Williams Bros
Atilorneys
la Grande, Or
W. L Bisonett
J.7' Williamson
D. C. Kelley
Penson
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Harris
Mint
Chas, Melquist
Pacific Coast
E. Thorson
Jefferson Aretas
Palace Saloon
Chas, Anderson
Prop
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Oxford
John Biewer
Louvre
Chris Wright
Fir
Eagle Saloon
Ulrich Lottis
Pr. P
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Wietsa
Kara8 City
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Noy
Kawt
Dulew
Pondieton
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