Heat Wave Death Toll Surges Across Midwestern Cities
Chicago reports twenty five heat related deaths in 24 hours as temperatures rise past 90. Other cities including Racine Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Cleveland record fatalities amid record heat as July heat persists nationwide.
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Middle Western
Racine
Baltimore
Milwaukee
G. A. Wright
United Foresters
Masonic Temple
Springfield
Ill
Root
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Battle Creek
Newark
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Cleveland
Delaware
Ohio
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Cattle Identified Ties Hunter to Rustling Case
Ed Miller identified nine head of cattle bought by La Grande Meat Co on Saturday as part of Will Hunter of Union's herd, reinforcing suspicion in the cattle rustling case. Hunter is jailed in the county jail.
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Ed. Miller
la Grande Meat Company
Will Hunter
Union
Hunter
Jall
Local La Grande Residents Recover After Surgeries
Mrs. L. Thompson of La Grande is convalescing after an appendicitis operation performed by Dr. N. Molitor on Saturday evening. Also, Mrs. Jessie McCullough of La Grande, who had a serious operation last Friday, is resting easily today with Dr. Molitor credited for the procedure.
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L. Thompson
la Grande
N. Molitor
Jessie McCullough
Molitor
Wolgast Favorite in Light-Weight Championship Bout
San Francisco July 3 betting gives Wolgast as favorite at ten to six with little money wagered. The fight is billed as a near two to one favorite and the contenders are prepared, trained to the hour, for the light-weight championship bout.
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Wolgast
San Francisco
Cal
New Cannery Plan Talked In Orchard Area
T W Wade of Springfield Illinois promotes a cooperative cannery system to be set up as small local units in May Park Fruitdale Cove Imbler and other areas. Small canneries operated at low cost would pay growers good profits by marketing through a central La Grande corporation. The plan aims to keep profits and money in the community with minimal grower expenses. Wade seeks a meeting with Union county orchardmen to discuss details.
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T. W. Wade
Springfield
Illinois
Wade
Union County
May Park
Fruitdale
Cove
Imbler
la Grande
Wolgast and Moran Set for World Championship Bout
Ad Wolgast of Milwaukee and Owen Moran the English lightweight prepare for a title fight tomorrow afternoon. Crowds at fighters camps report both in good shape. Wolgast listed as favorite by betting markets in San Francisco as Moran’s backers wager heavily. Moran remains confident after steady training at Lake Tahoe and San Rafael.
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Ad Wolgast
Milwaukee
Owen Moran
San Francisco
Wolgast
Moran
Lake Tahoe
San Rafael
Police ban on giant firecrackers tomorrow
The order prohibits large firecrackers for tomorrow while small crackers in residential areas are allowed. Express Agent Mrs Hibberd depart for Salt Lake City then Seattle, with WL Massee from Portland replacing Hibberd. Mrs Massee remains for the month.
Sane Fourth Observed nationwide with pageants and parades
Reports from across the country indicate a largely sane Fourth of July with fewer pistols and explosives. In Portland Oregon only small crackers are allowed amid pageants parades and speeches, reflecting a calmer Independence Day celebration.
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Chicago
Portland
Lane Portland
Ore
Haying Plans Begin After Fourth Of July
David Fisk and his wife from North Powder visit the land office to transact business. Fisk is a leading hay rancher in the area and intends to start haying immediately after the Fourth of July.
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David Fisk
North Powder
Fisk
Workmann Escapes Death in Heavy Explosion
A piston head at La Grande Iron Works exploded during heating, sending iron shards and embers across the shop. John Chapman the smith narrowly suffered only scratches and a concussion as flying debris tore the tongs from his grip and knocked him back to air. The blast blew iron chunks across the building, started a small fire, and was heard for blocks.
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la Grande
John Chapman
Mr. Chapman
Cannon's Roar Awaited at La Grande Big Day Events
Tomorrow in La Grande features a full program with free coffee water and rest rooms as G M Richey serves as marshal. The day includes a cannon salute breakfast athletic events a goose pulling contest dance and an evening lecture by Governor Hanly with bands and games across Sixth and Washington.
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la Grande
Hanly
Washington
Indiana
Walter Pierce
Hot Lake Sanatorium
Oregon
G. M. Richey
Marshall
City Enjoined From Cutting Washington Avenue Tree
Judge Knowles grants a temporary restraining order on motion by J. H. Peare’s attorneys preventing the city from removing the tree blocking the cement walk on Washington avenue.
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Knowles
J. H. Peare
Washington Avenue
Chautauqua Week Opens With Apollo and Continental Congress
A major 11 day chautauqua opens tomorrow in La Grande with an elaborate program at Riverside Park at 7 and 8 and 9 PM. Apollo Concert Company performs a stellar nine o clock show while the Continental Congress headline at eight. Weather may move events to L D S tabernacle. Transportation arranged from Peoples and Geddes stores.
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J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Apollo Concert Company
Continental Congress
Apollo
Iw L. ED
S. Tabernacle
Riverside Park
Boise
Park
L. D
Apollo ‘Convert
la Grande
la Grande Ite
Mildred Tracey
Peoples
Geddes
Severe storm floods Arizona crops. record rain since 1809
Ming IMMENDE RAIN ATS SOUTH Phoenix, Ariz, July 3. With a total precipitation of 7.49 inches this state is today recovering from the most severe rain storm since 1809. Rain fell from Saturday to Sunday night. Reports indicate the cantaloupe, alfalfa and other crops are practically ruined.
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Phoenix
Ariz
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