Examination of Roberts Account Ends After Weeks of Work
Government expert D. A. Dunning completed the examination of the A. A. Roberts accounts as receiver of the land office. Dunning departed for Salt Lake City to compile a final report for Washington. Roberts remains on furlough and George Carpy oversees the accounts. Frank L. Spaulding continues tidying routine matters.
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Dunning
Salt Lake City
Roberts
Land Office
Roberts Isa
George Carpy
Frank L. Spaulding
California Legislature Swerves Anti Japanese Bills
President Roosevelt guaranteed no anti Japanese measures pass in the California legislature after talks with leaders of both houses. Governor Gillette announced the session would be free of anti Japanese laws. Japanese diplomats in Tokyo praise Roosevelt for blocking the legislation and foresee no renewed immigration controversy.
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California
Gillette
Tokyo
Roosevelt
Danning's Task Long Involved in Bookkeeping Shortages
Mr. Danning was dispatched by Mr. Roberts to locate shortages in intricate bookkeeping systems. He left a substantial sum at the La Grande National Bank pending final disposition by the commissioner of land offices.
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Danning
Mr. Danning
Mr. Roberts
la Grande National Bank
Commissioner of Land Offices
Wall of M. M. Company Rises Rapidly
The wall of the M. and M. company is described as shooting upward very rapidly indicating rapid construction progress.
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M. & M. Company
Epidemic At Union Spreads With Two New Cases
Union residents report two new cases linked to the ongoing outbreak at the Union area. Health officials warn of further spread and urge residents to seek testing and follow safety guidelines.
Diphtheria Deaths and Epidemic Decline Reported
A diphtheria death and two new cases raise serious illness to about twenty serious cases in Union. Authorities tighten quarantine as merchants face dull business while farmers avoid the city. The epidemic shows signs of declining though more children fall ill.
Debacle at Chicago Water Plant Crib Fire Traps Laborers
A blaze at the Lake Michigan crib of Chicago’s municipal water plant trapped 60 to 70 workers. Authorities fear over 15 fatalities with 6 to 30 others in a tunnel beneath the lake. Tugboats rescued 47 men from burning water as the crib collapsed and the tunnel filled.
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Chicago
Municipal
International Freight Handlers Meet In Jersey City Convention
Delegates from local unions across the country gathered in Jersey City for the International Freight Handlers union annual convention. The gathering opens with plans for three days of deliberations on wage rules and freight handling standards.
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Jersey City
International
Local Option Bill Withdrawn Amid Absence Controversy
In Bolsa on January 20, Representative Tohneera Mormon claimed a stringent local option bill was introduced without his consent during his absence. The bill was withdrawn. A third direct primary bill was also introduced in the senate.
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Bolsa
Jan
Sarfin
Tohneera Mormon
Senate
Chinese New Year Celebrations Mark Huang Tung Era Rise
New York reports festive activities in Chinatown for the Chinese new year. This year inaugurates Pu Yi as the Infant Emperor Henan Tung, beginning the Huang Tung era as celebrations proceed. Mr. and Mrs. R Hohenstein depart for Meacham where he will take duties as the Meacham Lumber Company cook.
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New York
Chinatown
Yecuueet
Huang Tung
Pu ¥i
Ruel of
China
Henan Tung
R. Hohenstein
Meacham
The
Meacham Lumber Company
Water Supply Decision Looms Over Beaver Creek Project
The city council faces a deadline on January 20 regarding the Beaver Creek water project. It must choose whether to contract without advertising for bids or to advertise and risk further delays. A large crowd is expected as councilors finalize action on the water question in tonight’s session.
Irrigation Congress Speakers Set for La Grande Meeting
The Commercial club announces a full program for the La Grande irrigation congress next Saturday with speakers including Hon. D. C. Henry supervising engineer of the U S Reclamation service Pendleton clergyman Stephen A Lowell Baker City orator Joseph Barton and Walter M Pierce guiding local orators. Water will be the keynote as farmers and landowners are urged to attend in force for a historic event.
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la Grande
Commercial Club
D. C. Henry
Portland
United States Reclamation Service
Union County
Henry
Stephen A. Lowell
Pendleton
Joseph Barton
Baker City
Walter M. Pierce
Opera House
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Salt Lake
Washington
Carpy
Ceivership
A. A. Roberts
D. A. Dunning
San Frasiciscco
Sacramento
Cal
Dent Roosevelt
Tention
Mr. Spaulding
Chamberlain
Bean
Punishna
Salem
George BE. Chamberlain
United States
Oregon
Commonwealth
Lake Michigan
Soth Atreet
Erlb
Thomas Green
Childrens
PRICE
the Fair Store
Ste
Rensathon
UA Grande
Lowwell
Pendle
Ton and
Barton
Tricl
Mannmann
UNION
Newlin Drug Store
LA Grande, Oregon
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