Block of Shacks Threatened by Fire
Fire at Coty Corner in the redlight district gutted a shack early this morning as residents fled to Pendleton leaving a candle burning. Without wind the blaze stopped short of a larger conflagration despite proximity to the Blue Mountain hotel and City livery barn. Incendiary origin suspected after the fire alarm rang at 1 o'clock and responders found the fire in one shack.
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Redlight District
Blue Mountain
City Livery Barn
Red- Light District
Coty Corner
Pendleton
Parson's Notice Urges Call Back After Gate Interest
Notice states the party seeking first chance on the gate should call again. identifies L and M Parsons.
West suffragists watch women in national politics at convention
Mary C. C. Bradford of Denver and Mrs. H. J. Hayward of Utah participate as voting spectators. Six Philippine delegates sit as alternates under denial of voting rights, sparking a planned fight before rules committees to gain recognition, reflecting debates on Philippine representation in the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. C. Bradford
Denver
H. J. Hayward
Salt Lake
Utah
West
Democratic Party
Philippines
Democratic National Convention Opens in Washington
The opening sessions feature dignitaries from Congress and diplomacy as Chairman Taggart leads the call to order. Temporary officers Bell Woodson and others are appointed while keynote by Bell and Cleveland tribute mark the first day. Bryan watches from Nebraska.
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Elke Pedberd
Iands
Packeg
Fidor
Longworth
Taggart
National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Washngton
Denver
Col
Congress of the
United States
Alaska
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Porto Rico
James J., Keane
Wyoming
Theodore A. Bell
California
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
John Martin
Missouri
Milton W. Bloomburg
Washington, D. C
Edwin Sefton
New York
Bell
Blanchard
Louisiana
Ollie James
Ellyson
Virginia
Ruth Bryan-Learvitt
Lamb
Indiana
Oklahoma
Cleveland
Francia
Newderney
Grover Cleveland
Gould and Desagan Complete Elopement in Two Ceremonies
Mme Anna Gould and Prince Desagan wed in London after weeks of delay. A registry office ceremony at 11:40 am followed by a religious service at the French Protestant church, with only intimate friends as witnesses. Reporters were barred from both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lannon
Gook! Family
London
Mme
Anna Gould
Prinses Hate Ae Semon
Craddock
Gould
Wia
Baron Defontanill
Monsieur Donchauvy
Woodmen Picnic Set for Cove Next Friday
The Modern Woodmen of America county picnic is definite and will be held at Cove next Friday. La Grande members should meet at the lodge at o'clock to ride together, with transportation provided. Charles Disqua should be notified by calling Main 96 to secure space for the trip. A Woodmen of Butte Montana ball team vs Core team exhibition will entertain, with a picnic dinner and Cove hospitality planned in the grove near Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Cove
la Grande
Charles Disqua
Butte
Mont
Record of extreme heat at cooperative observatory and stock ranch
The cooperative weather observatory reported a 6 degree high in shade at 2 PM, a record for the year. The cooling window on Stock Ranch near Union also noted heat, with an address listing uncertain details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Weather Observatory
Stock Ranch
Union
Maine
En Grande Baseball Series Sparks Local Hype
Welser team arrived from Baker City to face La Grande in a high stakes series. With key players hurt and replacements in flux the lineup remained unsettled at noon. More players from Baker City and possibly Walla Walla were expected for the final game tomorrow.
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En Grande
Baker City
la Grande
Hosier
Hoffman
Fuchel
O'Brien
Walla Walla
Illumination Plan for Depot Street and Adams Avenue
The club last night discussed a project to illuminate streets with incandescent lamps. President John Collier will present the plan to business men, targeting two blocks on Depot street and three on Adams avenue. Estimated cost is 75 per month including lamps repairs and power.
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John Collier
Depot Street
Adams Avenue
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the People’s Store
OPERA
LA Grande, Oregon
L, M, Parsons
Blue Mountain House
L. A. Livingston
New Management
RED Cross Drug CO
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Prince Desagan
Vefriday
Erat Aays
Heacock’s
THE
Oregon Fire Relief Association
J. W. Oliver
la Grande, Or. Cor
6Th St
Washington Ave
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