Bryan Silent at Primaries in Nebraska Convention
La Follette supporters push for endorsement as Gov Aldrich aids a Taft tilt. Neb hurls factions between insurgents and regulars with Norris Brown and Rosewater maneuvering. Democrats unite behind a strong campaign, while Bryan exits Nebraska policy scene.
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Fremont
Republican Party
William J. Bryan
Nebraska Progressive Republican League
la Follette
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Taft
la Follette League
Victor Rosewater
Omaha
Aldrich
United States
Norris Brown
Jong
Norris
Congress
Rosewater
Brown
Bryan
Political Support Silence Defies Candidate Influence
The article notes that he has not attempted to influence candidate selection or platform construction and may or may not back the party’s chosen candidates. It underscores a neutral stance amid local political dynamics.
Funeral brings N K West back from Portland as brother dies
N K West, owner of the N West store, returned from Portland after his brother Tadd West died at St Vincent's hospital following an appendicitis operation. The 43 year old pioneer Portland merchant's son, he was unmarried and survived by his brother N K West of this city.
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N. K. West
N . West
Portland
Tadd. West
St. Vincent's Hospital
N. K.nesty Ora
Notable Visitors From Hood River Arrive in City
George Small and his son Fred of the Baker Morning Democrat visit the city with County Judge and Mrs. J C Henry. They travel by automobile from Hood River to Baker and have spent time in Seaside.
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George Small
Fred
Baker
Fire in Stambovul Quarter Leaves Thousands Homeless
A massive fire in the Stambovul quarter of Constantinople has left unknown casualties and 20,000 homeless. Sixty-one hundred homes burned, with damage estimated at 10 million dollars. Authorities suspect political incendiaries sparked the blaze.
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Constantinople
Stambovul
Western Oregon Sees Cooler Spell After Heat Wave
After yesterday’s torrid spell the Northwest cools today with forecasts of 15 degrees lower. East of the Cascades hot weather continues. Portland hits 99 with Roseburg 100 and Oregon City 102. No deaths but several prostrations reported amid heat and forest-fire haze. La Grande endured a notably warm day with a 96 reading at government instrument.
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Portland
Oregon
Washington
Cascades
Weather Bureau
Roseburg
Walla Walla
Oregon City
la Grande
W. A. Worstell
Iowa Firemen Open 28th Annual Tournament in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts the Iowa State Firemen's association opening of its 28th annual tournament in the capital. Delegations from across the state attend with bands to contest in numerous events, with activities running through Friday night.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Firemen's Association
Banda
Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Association Meets in Wausau
The July meeting in Wausau discussed wages insurance rates uniform accounting and the new workmen's compensation law with a focus on the lumber trade outlook and regional industry issues.
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Wausau
Wis
Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association
War clouds deepen as Europe leans into crisis
London reports suggest war between England and Germany with France and Spain on opposing sides may be near. Markets grow nervous as Lloyd George hints peace but at high cost, while Berlin denies mass mobilization plans. Senators Cummins and Nelson debate reciprocity and Canadian repeal risks in US bill.
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London
England
Germany
France
Spain
Lloyd George II
Lloyds
Man Confesses Killing Coble and Wife in Rainier
Olympia July 25 H S Wilson foreman on the Northern Pacific at Rainier Washington confessed to killing Archie and Mrs Coble as they slept July 9 Sheriff Gaston said Swan Peterson was arrested on information from the crime scene Peterson later proved an alibi Wilson was arrested four days ago after his wife told police he washed blood from his person the morning after the murder He said he had a mania to kill with no grievance given.
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Olympia
Hs Wilson
Pacffc
Rainier
Washington
Archie Coble
Peterson
Wilson
New Oil and Tobacco Trusts Form Interlocking Holding Plan
New York July 26 A $10,000,000 National City holding company will be organized under National City Bank directives to nullify the Supreme Court bust in Standard and American Tobacco cases. The two trusts will be split into integral concerns then reassembled as an interlocked holding structure ensuring stock sales require both banks’ and trusts’ shares to move together.
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New York
National City
National City Bank
Supreme Court
Standard
American Tobacco
Wall Street
National
Tional
Oil and Tobacco Trusts
Canadian reciprocity bill status as Taft signs
Washington observers split opinions on when the reciprocity agreement with Canada becomes operative after ratification. The measure lists dutiable and free articles both ways and allows free U S entry for certain wood pulp and paper shipments from Canada under specified conditions. Senator Reed Smoot notes section one awaits Canadian parliamentary approval. section two may take effect upon U S passage.
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Nelson
Minnesota
Seyor Cummins
Iowa
House
United States
Canada
Congress
Ottawa
Washington
Taft
Dominion
Reed Smooth Republican
Utah
Senate
National Hay Association Holds Annual Convention in Niaflara Falls
The National Hay association opened its annual convention in Niaflara Falls with a large turnout from hay trade representatives across various parts of the country. The sessions will continue through tomorrow and Thursday.
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Niaflara Falls
N.1
National Hay Association
Saskatchewan Premier Visits Far North After Coronation
Premier Walter Scott of Saskatchewan returned to London after a trip to Spitzbergen and the far north following the coronation visit.
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Saskatchewan
North
London
Walter Scott
Spitzbergen
Far North
Pioneer Henry Fisher laid to rest in La Grande
Henry Fisher wagon painter and longtime La Grande resident died after a general breakdown and paralysis. The 71 year old, who came from The Dalles 26 years ago, was survived by his wife four children and two stepchildren. services were held at Henry and Carr parlors.
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la Grande
Henry Fisher
Henry & Carr
Fisher
Dalles
Guarle Fisher
J. J. Harlan
Harley Fisher
Julius Fisher
William Rush
Edith Rush
Woman Takes Morphine in Despondent Family Attempt
Mrs. Charles Johnson, a South La Grande resident, attempted suicide with morphine following family troubles. Her husband left her in Portland after their quarrel, and she has been despondent. The poison failed, and she is recovering today.
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Charles Johnson
South la Grande
Portland
Forest Fire Reports Suppressed by Uncertain Thunder
Portland dispatch notes scant firm details on widespread fires in Oregon with only the Estacada blaze showing progress. About 200 men guard an old burn while a Mill river fire near Albany is described in sensational but unconfirmed reports.
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Portland
Mill River
Albany
Oregon
Estacada
Ore
Elk Range Plan Moves Elk to Oregon Districts
The government considers importing about three carloads of elk from Wyoming to Oregon for experimental ranges. D. Nolin of the interior department urges cooperation between Eastern Oregon residents and government to protect the herds, with shipments to La Grande and areas behind Mt Emily and Meacham Creek.
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MT. Emily
Elk Range
Jackson Hole
Wyoming
Union County
D. ©. Nolth
Biological Survey of the Interior Department
Washington
Nolin
la Grande
Mt. Milly
Meacham Creek
Mt. Dmily
Oregon
Watlows County
Queen Elizabeth Congratulated on 34th Birthday
Brussels reports Queen Elizabeth recently recovered from a serious illness received wide congratulations on the 34th anniversary of her birth. The Queen, once a Bavarian princess before marriage ten years ago, is mother to two sons and a daughter, her heir now ten years old.
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Brussels
Elizabeth
Worlld
Bavaria
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