La Grande to get a brick and tile plant upgrade
Geo Krieger returns from Portland with plans for a modern brick and tile plant in La Grande. The facility will employ 60 to 70 workers, produce up to 70 000 bricks daily, use a 60 horsepower electric motor, and cost about 12 000 dollars. Initial output expected at 40 000 bricks daily, with first kiln ready in about eight weeks.
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Geo. Krieger
Portland
la Grande
Northwest
Mc. Krieger
Krieger
Oregon
Idaho
Memorial Observance For Rep. John F. Rixey
The House held a one hour session in memory of Virginia Representative John F. Rixey. Eulogies praised his life character and public service as lawmakers from both parties spoke.
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Rixey
Serious News Association
Washington, D
House
John F. Rixey
Virginia
Natives of Philippines killed and homeless after cyclone
Manila February 25 two hundred are killed and a thousand rendered homeless as a cyclone strikes the southern points of the Philippine Islands. Communications are interrupted and details are meagre as telegraph service is disabled east and west of La Grande.
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Scripps News Association
Manila
Phillippine Islands
la Grande
Giants Head West to Ready for 1907 pennant race
The New York National League Giants will train in California ahead of the 1907 season. They plan three weeks of workouts in Los Angeles then travel home through Texas Louisiana Alabama and other Southern points before opening play.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Los Angeles
California
Giant
Hom
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Granger Executed for Lutz Murder in Ossining
George Granger was electrocuted this morning for the murder of Charles Lutz. He confessed Christian Science beliefs after his conviction and said electrocution is the nearest transition to the higher realms before the chair.
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Scripps News Association
Ossining
WN. Y
George Granger
Charles Lutz
Granger
Brooklyn Institute Plans Centennial Celebration for Harry Wongfellow
New York dated February 25 reports the Brooklyn Institute completed preparations for a centennial celebration under its auspices at its palace. The centennial address will be delivered by Elisa Percy of Harvard University.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Brooklyn Institute
Palace Onig
Anniy Yereny
Harry Wongfellow
Elisa Percy
Harvard University
Evelyn Nesbit on Stand in Thaw Case During Lunacy Talk
New York witness Evelyn Nesbit testifies in the Thaw case denying stories of trouble with her mother. Prosecutor Jerome questions her about a bank fund, associations with Frances Belmont and Lady Ashburton, and her employment with Flora Dora from 1921 to 1922. Details limited by telegraph outage west of La Grande.
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New York
Jerome
Evelyn
Allegheny
Frances Belmont
White
Evelyn Nesbitt
Astard
la Grande
Fire Destroys Lews Brothers Hay Shed Loss $825
A fire last night destroyed the hay shed owned by the Lews Brothers adjoining the Canks near the OR. The barn stored about twenty tons of hay and the loss is reported at $825. The fire confined to the structure and contents with no saving of the shed next to the adjoining property.
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Lews Brothers
Or, & No Thow
Lewis Brothers
Believer in Dry Farming Sees Bright Season Ahead
M. S. Bond, a veteran dry farmer from Baker County, predicts Oils will bring a highly profitable season. He practiced summer fallowing previously and favors moderate irrigation with Campbell dry farming methods to boosting yields.
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M.S. Bond
Baver County
Harriman the Railroad Magnate Birthday and Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed hearings in New York on Harriman’s financial methods as it investigates the Harriman railroad interests. At fifty nine, Harriman controls unions of Union Pacific Southern Pacific Illinois Central and others. The probe aims to reveal how he built a vast rail empire and may call names like Schiff Mills Rockefeller and Frick as witnesses.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Interstate’ Commerce
Cohen
Hieiland
Edward Henry Harriman
Harriman Railroad
I. C. GC
Harriman
Hempstead
Young Harriman
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Illinois Gentral Railroad
Illinois Gentral
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
Chiago & Alton
Kansas City Southern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Harriman Roads
Jacob H. Schiff
D. Ogden Mills
William Rockefeller
Europe
James Stillman
Charles A. Peabody
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
H.H. Rogers
Henry C. Frick
Harriman System of Finance
Winehall
Rock Island
Felton
Alton
Pacific Railroads
Union Northern
la Grande
Subtreasury Robbery Shocks Chicago Police Seek Suspects
Chicago February 25 detectives announce a theft from the United States sub treasury involving up to 178000 in mutilated bills sent by banks for redemption. Authorities say arrests may come within twenty four hours with several clerks and two outsiders under scrutiny and the money never reached vaults, staying at the teller's cage.
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Chicago
United State Sub Treasury
Cattle Perish in Montana Blizzard Hits Great Falls Herd
Thousands of cattle perish in a northern Montana blizzard. A 1600 head herd owned by J. Fields of Great Falls suffers total loss with vast overall pasture and livestock devastation reported from Virginia City and surrounding counties.
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Virginia City
Many
J. ©. Fields
Great Falls
Boise Eyes Main Line Run Through City
Dragon Short Line surveyors are at Orchard 25 miles east and Boise officials expect a main line through Boise. The work signals progress on expansion plans as the company surveys to extend its railroad route.
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