Contractors Framing La Grande Supply Base Claim
Readable fragments indicate two firms plan to establish La Grande as their supply base. Details on partners and dates are unclear in the text.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1910
Page
1
Railroad Rumors Revived in Grande Ronde Valley
Rumors say two major contractors, tied to rail and electric interests, are gathering data on Union and Umatilla counties with La Grande as a potential base. One contractor linked to a steam line and the other to an electric road. affiliations kept secret, but New York headquarters cited.
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Grande Ronde Valley
United States
Unon Ang Umatilla
la Grande Investment Company
la Grande
New York
Seers Predict Rapid Railway Work For Eastern Oregon
Several seers favor the later possibility and believe contractors may come to Eastern Oregon at once or soon after supplies are arranged. They deem the road's construction a matter of weeks or months, not years, marking a notable incident since the Blue Mountains surveys last winter and spring. The era of electric roads and competing steam lines in Union counties seems near.
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Oregon
Blue Mountains
Union
George T Cochran Undertakes Major Home Renovations
George T Cochran is carrying out extensive repairs and renovations to his residence located at the corner of Washington and First. The work includes updating structural elements and modernizing fixtures to improve safety and livability.
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George T. Cochran
Corner
Washington
First
Packing Trust Probe Starts
Chicago July 15. A federal grand jury began probing meat packing trust complaint cases. They will investigate the National Packing Company and its role in restraining trade. Members of the company were summoned and books and papers were submitted for inspection. The inquiry is expected to be the most searching yet.
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Grand Jury
National Packing Company
Beef Trust
Trary
Inspectelbld
Dry weather follows unsolved London crime mystery
A dry spell after a London crime leaves investigators without a conclusion. Across Montana and Idaho fires cause damage running into thousands of dollars, with officials noting the losses.
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London
Rain Threatens Vast Northwest Timber Fires
Dispatches from Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon report fires on the Flathead Reservation and across the region endangering forests worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Big Creek Idaho Nelsons siding Dudley Pine Creek Spirit Lake Loon Lake Libby St Regis Whitefish Kootenai areas suffer drought aided destruction. rain seen as the only remedy to halt spread. hundreds of workers fight flames with limited success. A second item notes physicians and friends unable to identify a body believed to be Mrs Crippen's.
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Portland
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Northwest
Mottana
Big Creek
Nelson's Siding
Dudley
Pine Creek
Carlin Bay
Spirit Lake
Loon Lake
Flathead Indian Reservation
Kalispell
Flathead Valley
Libby
Cyre
St. Regis
Whitefish
Kootenai
Naniani
British Columbia
Crippen Arrest in London as Body’s Identify Uncertain
In London authorities claim Hawley Crippen and his companion Madamoiselle Lene are cornered in the city. Detectives seek to place Crippen at the scene of the murder of his wife, famed singer Mrs. Crippen, whose badly decomposed body had been dissected and lime preserved, while friends struggle to identify the remains.
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Madamoiselle Lene
Hawley
Piepper
Crippen
Pepper
Pepper Said He Was Not Sure That It Was Mrs. Crippen
Mary Mannering Engaged To Frederick Wadsworth
Detroit dispatches report actress Mary Mannering engaged to millionaire Frederick Wadsworth who has begun divorce proceedings. Mannering is already divorced from James Hackett.
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New York
Mary Mannering
Detroit
Miss Mannering
Frederick Wadsworth
James Hackett
Thirty Jailed for Lynching of Detective Ernerson
Newark July 15 thirty prisoners are confined in the Newark jail for alleged participation in the lynching of Detective Etherington. Each prisoner was examined separately and many have been bound over to the grand jury for a hearing. Police maintain tight watch amid bitter feeling.
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Newark
Etherington
Grand Jury
Southern Pacific Preferred Stock Retired In Cash Or Exchange
In New York on July 15 the Southern Pacific Company retired its preferred stock. Holders could take $115 cash per share, or $20 cash plus $100 in 4.5 percent bonds, or exchange the preferred for common shares.
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New York
Southern Pacific Company
Crippen Probe Heats Up as Inquest Looms
In Los Angeles on July 15 M A Crippen father of Rawley Crippen says he doubts his son's guilt and would aid him if in trouble. Police claim enough evidence to tie Crippen to the disappearance and note he introduced Leneve as his wife after the other woman vanished.
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Crippen
Leneve
Los Angeles
M. A. Crippen
Rawley Crippen
London
Thieves Battle 40 Laborers Near Cleveland
In North Olmstead a gang of three bandits attempted robbery at a Lake Shore railroad crew camp. Forty laborers, awakened from bunkhouses, opened fire as four men outside slept, wounding three bandits who fled. one man among the workers was dying and two were seriously wounded. A sheriff's posse pursued the bandits by auto.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Pinchot Scrap Revived at Beverly in Pinchot Appointment Debate
Beverly July 15 The Ballinger Pinchot clash returns as Senator Dick of Ohio urges President to press Dr John Holmes for head of the bureau of mines. Ballinger opposes Holmes as Pinchot friendly. Dick and the president review the matter in depth. Roosevelt and Taft to speak on the Knoxville platform in October. Third term talk for Roosevelt rises with Western press reports.
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Pinchot
Beverly
Ohio
John Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Ballinger
Holmes
Taft
Teddy
New York
Roosevelt
British East Africa Investor Sees Grand Ronde Valley
Miles R. Hotchkiss, visiting La Grande from British East Africa, inspects local orchards and considers land purchase after hearing the valley’s fruit potential. He travels to observe firsthand what is being done in the district.
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Grande Ronde
Miles R. Hotchkiss
British East Africa
la Grande
Cloudbursts Hit California Miners Forced to Flee
In San Bernardino mountains a cloudburst wrecked mining sites in Holcombe Valley, sending miners fleeing with belongings left behind. Whitewater flood washed out Southern Pacific tracks delaying trains half a day. No deaths reported.
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San Bernardino
San Bernardino Mountains
Holcombe Valley
Southern Pacific
U S Eyes Intervention Over Nicaraguan Abuses
Reports claim the United States may act as tensions rise in Nicaragua after a American engineer William Pittman is reportedly mistreated and held by Madriz authorities. Germany's stance on Madriz draws Monroe Doctrine implications and potential coaling-station motives are discussed by major papers.
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Madriz
Amer
London
Germany
Nicaragua
Morniz
Post
United States
Kaiser
South American
Madrid
Pittman
Weather lore foretells four days after St Swithin
New York reports an old tradition tying St Swithins Day to weather for four days after July 15. Forecasting hinges on today’s forecast, with rain or fair skies supposedly predicting the upcoming days.
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New York
Seattle Youth Leader Escapes Death in Revolt Case
A Seattle youth regarded as a leader in a rebellion against the government escapes execution after being condemned for revolt. The case highlights youth involvement in political unrest and the authorities’ response.
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Seattle
Seattle High School Boy Saved From Death In Nicaragua
A 19 year old Seattle student and former Nicaraguan rebel brigadier general escaped execution after Doctor Burghelm of Houston treated him. The general’s life was spared on condition of parole, and the doctor is now held prisoner to tend to wounded soldiers.
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Nicaragua
Madriz
Privener
Burghelm
Houston, Texas
Gettysburg Hosts Eastern States Militia Maneuvers
Gettysburg Pennsylvania on July 15 hosts joint eastern states militia maneuvers. Troops from Pennsylvania District of Columbia Delaware New Jersey Maryland and Virginia participate in a unified camp while preparing for potential war.
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Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Delaware
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
Bonds Unsettled on Union High School Sale
Late this afternoon no definite decision was reached on selling Union High School bonds. County Treasurer Frawley opened bids but the bond market’s off color left uncertainty whether the bids will be accepted or rejected as too high.
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Union High School
Frawley
Saengerfest Invades Sioux Falls by Viking Descendants
Norse men and Norsewomen descended from ancient Vikings occupy Sioux Falls for the Northwestern Norwegian Danish Singers Association saengerfest. The event features many leading national soloists and draws singers from North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota and Iowa amid hotel listings.
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Sioux Fall
Sioux Falls
To Found Baptist College Aims For Europe Center
A call from the Baptist Union of Great Britain seeks aid to establish a great Baptist college at a central European site. Reverend J A Vining of London Ontario resigns his Canadian charge to visit Moscow and other pens then return to raise funds to endow the college.
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Baptist Union of Great Britain
Europe
J. A. Vining
London
Ont
Moscow
Dominion
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Umatilla
Northern Pacific
Umatilla County
Milton
Elgin
Cove
Brllesble People
Packing Company
Chicago
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Pueble Northwest
Hawley Cripen
Newark Police
Theives
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Lake Shore
North Olmstead
Senator Hick
the Ballinger
Knoxville, Tenn
Thompson
Mexico
Gloudbursts In
California
San Bernardino Valley
William Pittman
St. Swithin's Day
Sands
Baptist College
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