Large Oregon orchard to be planted near Imbler in spring
George L. Cleaver transfers 160 acre Floyd McKennon farm to Shark and Spurgeon of Colorado Springs for 16800 dollars. Cleaver plans extensive planting of Rome Beauties York Imperial and Jonathan apples with soil deep and moisture favorable. Area around Sandridge expected to grow into a major fruit center in Eastern Oregon.
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Imbler
Floyd McKennon
Geo. L. Cleaver
Geo. H
York
Oregon
Oregon Land Case Reverses Local Ruling on 88 Acre Homestead Near La Grande
General Land Office reverses a local decision awarding land to Leven D. Loudermilk near La Grande. If Secretary of the Interior sustains the appeal, Oregon would obtain title to the swamp land claimed as swamp wetland since 1872. St W J Townley of Union holds a state deed to an interest in controversy.
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Secretary of the Interior
State of
Oregon
St. W
Oregon Supreme Court
General Lands Office
Interior
Martial Law Reported in Chihuahua State Flight of Terrazas
Dispatches from Chihuahua report the national government plans to remove Terrazas and place the state under martial law. Colonel Cueller of Diaz personal staff is to command as officials fear revolutionary progress.
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I Paso
Chihuahua
Mexico
Terrazas
Cueller
Diaz
Solons Clash at the Capital in Oregon Legislature
At Salem on January 18 the legislature opened with a heated debate over the Kella gher resolution asserting the Oregon system is the best on earth. Senator Abraham attacked the resolution while promising further fights as adjournment approaches. The dispute affects initiative and recall in state government.
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State Capitol
Salem
Kellagher
Oregon
Abraham
Senate
Oregon Senate
House
Sinnot
Board of Trade
Islatora
John Carson
Narrow Escape for Jack McCarthy from House Fire
Jack McCarthy narrowly avoided cremation when an old heater at the foot of his bed started a fire in the bedroom at 2104 Third Street. Neighbor Mrs. J Nibler and her daughter alerted the scene as two dogs barked and flames appeared through the window. Fire was extinguished with water carried in buckets and cans. bedding and curtains suffered only minor damage.
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Jack McCarthy
Third Street
McCarthy
Mystery of eastern rabies plot linked to ground squirrels
Oregon report suggests rabies spread to Wallowa county coyotes via infected ground squirrels after an eastern infection scheme. State officials investigation traces a local Paradise valley stock-raisers clue to East for rabies, with authorities cautioning stockmen amid fear and unclear transmission paths.
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Wallowa County
Eastern
Oregon
Sae
Ecm
Wacmus Aa
W. H. Lytle
Lewiston
Flora
Portland
Men of Medicine
Ringling Brothers Circus
California
Walowa County
la Grande
Paradise Valley
Paradise
Lytle
Missouri
Grandma Clark Stricken At South La Grande Home
Pioneer La Grande figure Grandma Clark is reported very ill at her South La Grande residence. Doctors see pneumonia signs but hope she may be spared the illness’s worst effects.
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la Grande
Grandma Clark
South
Government to Probe Explosion Cause by Board of Inquiry
Washington officials announce a special board of inquiry will investigate yesterday's explosion and its real cause as government efforts proceed. The Interstate Commerce Commission postpones the effectiveness of increased Western road rates to March 16.
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Washington
Jan
Delaware
Interstate Commerce Commission
Motion Filed for New Trial in Parker Case
Attorney Chas Cochran for Jess Parker filed a motion for a new trial alleging new evidence. Henry Worthan claims to have seen the gun barrel sawed off, connected to the road shooting that killed William Porter, the father-in-law. Proceedings postponed until District Attorney VanHoe returns from Salem.
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Chas. Cochran
Jess Parker
Moon Foo Nom
Fok Jesa Parker
William Porter
Henry Worthan
Vanhoe
Salem
Death sentences for twenty four anarchists in Japan
In Tokio on January 18 twenty four of twenty six anarchists convicted in a plot to assassinate the Mikado were sentenced to death. Two received long prison terms. Kotoku and his mistress Kanno calmly bid farewell to companions before their execution. The government labels them anarchists, while the public often calls them socialists. Kotoku had lived in America for six years.
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Tokio
Jan
Kotoku
America
Summerville to Open La Grande High Basketball in New Building
Summerville debuts against La Grande High in the first game in the new building. The Friday contest is expected to draw a large crowd and could be a very close matchup with high attendance anticipated unless an unforeseen factor alters plans.
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Summerville
la Grande High
Neubauer
Ita
Examinations Tomorrow in La Granide Schools
Examinations will occupy the last two days of the week with Thursday and Friday set for tests. Students have studied late into the night to prepare for assessments that reflect the semester’s work. Next Monday marks the start of the second semester with new courses beginning in all departments.
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la Granide
Doctor Hubbard Returns to Practice in Grande Ronde Valley
After weeks with relatives in Soda Springs Idaho Dr Hubbard resumes his medical work in the city He says Idaho country is fine but he is glad to return to the Grande Ronde valley for his practice.
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Soda Springs
Idaho
Winshard Re elected to United States Senate
Re elected United States Senator Winshard faces surprise cheers as results confirm his win. Supporters wave banners at the ceremony noting the strong late turnout.
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United States Senate
Lodge Wins Re election in Iowa Senate Duel
Henry Lodge was re elected U S senator in a Republican primary contest that featured insurgent opposition. The count on the first ballot showed Lodge 146, Sherman Whipple 126, Ames five, with 141 needed to elect. In Des Moines the split among Republicans included Porter 63, Young 2, Punk 21, Kenyon 2, Byr a 14, Garst 6, Feeley 7, Prak 2.
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Beuton
Henry Lodge
United States
Lodge
Sherman Whipple
Ames
Senate
Foss
Hw Old Gat
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Porter
Young
Punk
Kenyon
Byra
Garst
Feeley
Prak
Petty Thieving Reported In La Grande Nights
Local reports describe ongoing petty theft across La Grande with coal wood and food items targeted. Residents note increased panhandling as many unemployed drift into town and seek work before moving on.
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la Grande
Busine
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Dia
Deghoson
W. J. Townley
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Solons
Board of Inquiry
Adhay
Mif
Ado 18
McBride
Loule
Republi
Dr. Hubbard
Lodge Winshard
Iowa
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