La Grande National Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The La Grande National Bank held its annual stockholders meeting in the parlors noting rapid growth. Capital stock was increased from 300000 to 100000, surplus added 5000 to reach 20000, and directors including Geo Palmer J M Obaureh F L Meyers Geo L Cleaver were elected. Officers named Geo Palmer president J M Church vice president F L Meyere cashier Geo L Cleaver and W L Brentholte assistant cashiers. The usual annual dividend was declared.
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The
la Grande National Bank
Geo Palmer
J M Obaureh
F L Meyers
Geo L Cleaver
J M Berry
A B Conley
F J Holmes
M Burkit
Geo
Palmer
J M Church
F L Meyere
L Cleaver
W L Brentholte
Financial institution names new directors and officers
The bank announces new directors and officers with additions to capital and large deposits. It emphasizes ability to meet any anticipated demand and highlights highly recommended individuals in business and social circles.
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Clared
Iso
Favor Better Rates for Freight Amid Tariff Debate
Washington reports the present congress moves to regulate freight rates while the president holds a conference with congressional leaders on tariff revision and expanding Interstate Commerce Commission powers. Speaker Cannon, opposed to tariff revision, says he will follow congressional leaders. Alvan Jones returns to Portland after visiting relatives during the holidays.
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Washington
Jen
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
Cannon
Dredger Texas Founders Off Western Ireland
Waterford Ireland Jan 11 The steamship Zeno arrived with the captain and eleven men survivors of a crew of thirty two from the United States steam dredger Texas which foundered off Western Ireland bound from Dantzig to Walveston The boat containing the mate and nineteen others was swamped and all drowned Survivors drifted days in an open boat suffering extreme hunger and thirst before rescue and an lottery that saved one man near insanity.
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Waterford
Ireland
Zeno
United States
Texas
Tsts
Dantzig
Walveston
Bosta Werd
Russian Reservists Riot in Berlin Bloodshed
Reports from Smolensk Rosia describe a fatal clash between reservists and the local garrison. Reservists en route for the front mobbed the town and rioted pillaged and looted parts of the city. The governor ordered the local garrison to fire killing two hundred and wounding several hundred more. The reservists colonel and officers fled in disgrace.
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Berlin
Smolensk
Rosia
Reservista
Thad Reservista
New Development League Formed in County
A meeting in the city organized a Development League to push the Lewis and Clark Exhibit and aid county upbuilding. Officers elected: President George Mack. vice presidents A O Miller J F Johnson R B O Maye Mrs Florence Johnson W Wilson Lincoln Austin. Secretary J A Burleigh. Treasurer W B E Holmes. A bylaws committee was named. county officials pledged 100 to support the exhibit. Citizens from across the county participated as the league adjourned to reconvene at the president’s call.
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Lewis and Clark
George Mack
Joseph
A O Miller
Enterprise
J F Johnson
Wollowa
R B O Maye
Leathe
Florence Johnson
Imnaba
W . Wilson
Paradise
Lincoln Austin
Flora
J A Burleigh
W B E Holmes
AO Miller
F A DePue
League
Wallowa
Discord in live stock talks robs Natl Association of unity
Denver January 11 delegates to the National Live Stock Association convention are split over a proposed reorganization. Opponents warn that the new structure would place control in the hands of packets railroads and stock yards interests, sparking threats of revolt.
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Denver
Nat'l Live Stock Association
Jefferson House Probes Nidringhaus Contributions
The House unanimously adopts a resolution to appoint a committee of investigation to review the contributions of Thomas K Nidringhaus of St Louis, chosen by the Republican caucus, to encreed Senator Cockrell.
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Jefferson Iy Mo
House Representatives
Thomas K Nidringhaus
St Louis
Republican
Oncus
Cockrell
Smoot Case Witnesses Question Mormon Conduct
Washington January 11 The Smoot inquiry resumed with William J McVonnell former Idaho governor testifying. He said despite prejudice against Mormons he found them generally more moral than Gentiles and noted no drunkenness or gambling among them. He added Gooding won Mormon votes in southern Idaho due to a letter by Senator Dubois criticizing Mormons as criminals. Also Dr A L Richardson of this city was appointed pension examiner for the La Grande District joining existing board members Molitor and Bacon, covering Union Wallowa and Baker counties.
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Washington
Smoot
Wm. J McVonnell
Govenor
Idaho
Diarmons
Gooding
Morrison
Dubois
A L. Richardson
Commissioner of Pensions
la Grande District
Mead Inaugurates as Washington Governor in Olympia
Albert E Mead was inaugurated governor of Washington. He calls for a three man railroad commission, to fix rates and regulate railroads. He pushes divorce law reforms making desertion a crime against the child and vows immediate dismissal for any instructor or teacher who tries to influence belief in faulty government principles.
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Olympia
Wash
Albert E Mead
Washington
Railroad Commission
Installation of Officers at Bath Bone Bitters Meeting
At the Bath Bone Bitters gathering Tuesday night the following officers were installed Past Obida Cora Lewia Minda Pattiaon Emma Shea Abeda Smith M E Obie E Benlor Equalor Manager Nellie McLechlin Mistress of Rand O Ona Lincolla Mistress of F Muriel Goodnough Protector of T Ethel Andross Guard of Temple Leon Johnson Cora Lewis Installing Officer.
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Benlor
Nellie McLechlin
Rand
Ona Lincolla
Muriel Goodnough
Ethel Andross
Temple
Leon Johnson
Cora Lewis
Nebraska lawmakers back national rail rate regulation
Lincoln January 11 The lower hours of the Nebraska legislature adopted resolutions in the morning in favor of a national law extending authority to the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroad rates.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Interstate Commerce Commission
Four Men Die in Victoria Mine Shaft Accident
Four men were killed instantly and two injured when a car at the top of the Victoria mine shaft in Green Falls loosened and fell on an ascending cart. The force knocked victims to the bottom, causing instant deaths for those in the car and among the rescuers.
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Calumet, Mich
Victoria
Green Falls
Farmers and Traders National Bank Stockholders Meeting
Directors examined bank affairs and authorized transferring 1000 from earnings to ear plus land while declaring the semiannual dividend. The bank reports 48200 in dividends paid, 14000 surplus, and 3000 undivided profits, with 77000 capital surplus and undivided profits for depositor protection. The institution promises continued liberal yet conservative banking and public support.
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Farmers and Traders National Bank
Senate Agrees to Seek Records on Railroad Rates
Seek Information Washington Jan 11 The senate agrees to a resolution asking for information on excessive railroad rates unjust discrimination and rate violations with records of corresponding hearings.
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Washington
Senate Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Alvan Jones
Portland
Dredger
N. Fairbanks & Co
Baker Bros
Cash Grocery
la Grande Pawnbrokers
Fir
Adams
E. Andross
Adams Ave
Eulaide
Discord
Will
Mead
Bathbone Bitters
Cora Lewia
Minda Pattiaon
Emma Shea
Abeda Smith
Meeting
J. H. Peare
Newlin
la Grande
Newlin Drug CO
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