La Grande Preparations Build to Big Fourth Celebration
After weeks of labor La Grande readies a grand Fourth of July parade with a detailed line of march from Hemlock and Adams to Main and Fourth. Participants include historical floats business floats cavalry and Indian groups with 9 am assembly and 10 am start. City decorates homes and lawns as crowds gather for a citywide celebration forecast to be bright with pleasant weather.
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San
Hemlock Street
Adams Arenas
Adams Avenue
Third Street
Third
Main Avenue
Fourth Street
Taberna
Washington Avenue
Hemlock
Washington
Spruce
Spruce Street
Adams
Aldes
Henry Posselt
5. Storey
Archie Bacon
Bert Hutchinson
Ray Titf
J. L. Bartmeas
Mr. French
A. J. Webb
Wilbur Zurbrick
Panic After Fire at Crege’s Store in Cleveland
A noon blaze at Crege’s five floor building in Cleveland caused a panic as more than twenty young girls leaped from upper windows. Firemen found several bodies in the basement while many victims were unconscious and taken away. Stairways were blocked and smoke filled the store as residents fled.
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Cleveland
Kreages
Mystery in Columbia River Death Near Wyeth
The body of a man believed to be A. Howards of Richland Oregon was found in the Columbia River near Wyeth with stones tied to his wrists and ankles and his hands bound. Police pursue a murder theory as investigators weigh the evidence and suspect foul play.
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Hood River
Ore
A. Howards
Richland, Ore
Columbia River
Wyeth
Stones Ted
Labor War Deepens Over Denver Democratic Platform
Denver reports a heated struggle inside the Democratic convention over labor rights and anti injunction language. Leaders and figures including Gompers, Garretson, Morris and O Connell push for a strong plank pledging to curb corporate use of injunctions against unions, with New York opposition and Bryan influence shaping the debate.
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Denver
Chicago
New York
John EB. Nevins
Chienko
H. B. Erham
Railway ‘Pelegraphers
P. H. Morris
A. P. Garretson
Order of Rateway
James O'Connell
Anton
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Nebraska
Wee
Labor Plante
William Bulser
Bryan
Jabor
Mer ‘Ant
Bourne Stung Again in Washington Power Play
The Bourne matter roiled Washington as Senator Jonathan Bourne and Mrs. Byone pressed influence attempts to secure Col. Symons’s rise over Col. Marshall. The president favored peace but Symones supporters kept pressuring. Floods in southern China caused intense suffering in Hongkong reports.
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Washington
Jonathan Bourn
Oreron
Bymone
Thomas Bymone
Lt. Marshall
Mackenzie
Colon Symons
Bourne
China
Hongkong
Government funds boost amid river relief donations
The report notes the river aid reaching thousands with Poached smilfinue and other figures. It cites a government appropriation of $3,000 and Standard Oll company giving $5,400 to support shelter and relief efforts.
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Pe Kwungtang
Horrible Sacking in Debrizia Report
Authentic advices say Debrizia is being sacked by Cowan verde as shahs soldiers roam St Petersburg and burn houses. Streets fill with bodies and blood as Cossacks terrorize residents. heads of women and children reportedly displayed on spikes amid a night of mass slaughter. About two thousand killed since ship forces entered.
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St. Petersburg
Debriz Ia
Cloudburst Drowns Two. Five Missing in Texas Flood
Severe Texas cloudburst causes drownings and several missing as floodwaters inundate El Paso. Rivers rise, streets flood, rail tracks and streetcar lines disrupted. financial losses not yet estimated.
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el Paso
Texas
Earthquake Shocks Rattle Southern California
An earthquake of considerable force was felt in southern California at 6 o clock this morning, shaking shelves in Los Angeles and alarming residents. Two aftershocks were reported at Pendleton lasting over a minute, with minor damage to bric a brac and pictures. Pendleton visitors include Congressman W R Elth and others, staying with Mr and Mrs A A Roberts.
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Los Angeles
California
Pansadena
Walla
Pendictonians
Pendintan
W. R. Elth
Eugene Vaughn
D. ¢. McNabb
Edna and LaVelle Florence
Eddie, Roberts
A. A. Roberta
Rest and Refreshments Rooms At Central Church Open Tomorrow
Central church will host insstors with rooms open all day tomorrow. Mothers may bring their children for rent and care. Water for washing hands and faces, toilet, and other conveniences are free. Ice cream cake and coffee in the Hasement at reasonable prices. Walter M. Pierce returned from Portland.
Strong Bryan Opponents Dying In Denver Announcement
A late Denver dispatch quotes Murphy Saye Bryan associates suggesting minimal opposition to Bryan. Charles Murp hy's representative Coler states Nebraskans invited to name a vice presidential pick and Nebraska intends to choose. The report notes Tammany may support Bryan, signaling a major Democratic alignment.
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Denver
Murphy Saye
Bryan
Tammany
United Proasty
Bink’ B. Coler
Brooklyn
Charles Murphy
Tammany Hart
Alton Parker
St. Louis
Nébranka
Nebraske
Gray
Dewware
Charles Towne
New York
Peare Boy Wins Half Mile at July Celebration
J H Peare reports Willie Peare son of Mr and Mrs J B Peace won a half mile race at a Fourth of July celebration in 1 09 for a schoolboy near term. The Oregon on Was a dark horse but faded at the tape after a hard sprint.
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J. H. Peare
Waber
Willie Peare
J. B. Peace
Oregonon
Aagebrush
Fatal boiler explosion on Shenango steamer shocks Philadelphia
Two killed and ten injured when an oil tank on the steamer Shenango exploded in Philadelphia today. Backfire from the engine room ignited a train of oil from the boilers to the tank aboard the vessel.
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Philadelphia
Shenango
Fireworks Arrive for Roosevelt Fourth of July Plans
A large assortment of firecrackers arrived at Oyster Bay for the Roosevelt family. The Roosevelt boys plan an elaborate celebration at Sagamore Hill as guests gather for Independence Day events.
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Teddy
Oyster Bay
Sagamore HS
Roosevelt
Bishop Potter In Critical Condition At Cooperstown
July 3 report from Cooperstown states Bishop Potter remains very weak after his illness. He is conscious but near death and in a grave state with medical staff taking urgent measures.
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Cooperstown
Potter
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