Prize List Promises Generous Rewards At County Horse Show
Liberal and widespread support marks the announcement of prize lists for the mid June horse show on June 12. Chairman N. K. West and assistants have secured premiums and prizes across many classes, with merchandise prizes from local stores and vendors. The list includes Best Lady Rider, Best Saddle Horse, Best Buggy Team, Best Draft animals, and multiple two year old road horses with rewards ranging from 2.50 to 5.00 in merchandise, reflecting strong community backing from La Grande.
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N. K. West
la Grande
Golden Rule Department Store
the Fair Department
Merchandize Prize Winners Placed For County Horse Show
O. E. Silverthorn notes numerous classes with many entries in Union county. Prizes will be donated by local merchants including Golden Rule J G Wagner Henry & Carr Fair Store W H Bohnenkamp People's Store A T Hill F L Lilly M M Co Bolton Bodmer Co La Grande Milling Co Scott Music Co Pennington Co Frank Harris C E Silverthorn Ash Bros Smith and Green Pattison Bros J W White Stegrist Co BE D Selder BE Polack J G Snodgrass Jolly Deseret H A Myers Ferguson's Book Store.
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Grocer
E. Folack
Smith & Greene
Shoe Men
Pattson Bros
Grocers
Siegrist & Co
la Grande Milling Company
E. D. Selder
Confectionery
Frank Harris
Scott Music Company
I. C. M. & M Company
Bolton-Bodmer Company
Frank Lilly
J. G. Snoderaag
O. E. Silverthorn
Union County
Golden Rule
J. G. Wagner
Henry & Carr
Fair Store
W. H. Bohnenkam
Roosevelt Hunt Under Fire Prominent German Hunter Plans Tour
Berlin reports Captain Von Waldheim, famed German hunter, will travel to the United States to lecture on what he calls the humbugger y of Roosevelt s African hunt. He mocks Roosevelt s trek as a health resort laden tour and says real sport is missing from the expedition.
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Roosevelt
Kerr to Speak at La Grande Fourth of July
Oregon Agricultural College President W J Kerr will be the Fourth of July speaker in La Grande. His acceptance follows Denver interest and stems from strong ties with Walter Pierce. Kerr is credited with elevating standards at Utah and Oregon A C, making him a premier Northwest educator for the day.
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Corvallis
Jane
Walter Pierce
la Grande
Cannl
Denver
W. J. Kerr
Oregon Agricultural College
Regent Pierce
Prsident
Kerr
Agricultural College of Utah
Utah
Whele
Northwest
Protests With Morgue Near Protest by Suicide Victim
In San Francisco Mateao Delte, declared dead by UC hospital doctors after a self inflicted gunshot, revived momentarily in a morgue wagon and sat up protesting the indignity. Doctors later stated he was dead, then he was placed in a home setting where recovery was possible.
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San Francisco
University of California Hospital
Mateao Delte
Delte
Anxious 10 End At Portland Suicide Attempts
Michael Cottell a young city resident was charged with assault and battery and made three suicide attempts in court jail this morning. He tied a clothes line, torn bedclothes, and socks to the bars but fellow prisoners halted each effort. Mr and Mrs Hooker of Iowa return from a visit to Wallowa Lake.
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Portland
Michael Cottell
Mrs. Hooker
Lowa
Wallowa Lake
Turmoil in McCloud as Italian worker bayoneted
Unrest flares after Italian Gabriel Tallerico is bayoneted by a national guardsman in McCloud California. Armed deputies guard roads. Consul Rocca plans to report to Rome. Censorship ends as General Lauck lifts press ban.
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Mncecloud
Calif
Gabriel Tallerico
Salvatore Rocca
Washing
San Francisco
Col. Seymour
Tallerico
Queal
Lumber Company
Lauck
Floods Wreak Havoc Across Northwest Canadian Towns
Fernie British Columbia reports widespread flood damage as Elk river overruns banks washing away homes lumber and bridges. West Fernie blanketed by flood forcing families to flee. In Idaho the Snake River hits eighteen feet marking its highest level since 1899 with rising waters along Clearwater river.
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Fernie
B. C
British Columbia
Elk River
West Fernie
Lewiston
Snake River
Racers Leave Toledo in New York to Seattle Auto Race
Seven entries and the pilot car started from Buffalo toward Toledo as the New York to Seattle auto race opened this morning.
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Toledo
Buffalo
Japanese Navy Day at Seattle Exposition
The text reports a Japan navy day event at the Seattle exposition with cadets and sailors observed among the crowd. A general Liberty figure is mentioned among the crew while a military tor brought forward continued activities on the fair grounds.
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Seattle
General Liberty
Roosevelt Praises Missionaries After Elephant Hunt
Roosevelt spent most of the day hunting elephants in nearby forests and returned to Kijabe at noon as the guest of American missionaries. He delivered an address praising their work during the luncheon.
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Kijabe
East Africa
Roosevelt
KijJabe
No Escape for Thaw in Appellate Ruling
New York June 4 The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court votes against Harry Thaw's appeal from a lower court order denying a trial. Thaw must remain confined at Matteawan asylum.
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New York
Supreme Court
Vodey
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Hill Aids Prosecution in Gordon Case Returns Plan
Spokane June four. Hill prominent road magnate testified before the grand jury in the Gordon case. Gordon, former Great Northern counsel, is accused of misappropriating railroad funds. Hill could not aid prosecutors but promised to wire St Paul for a director meeting to obtain papers and checks. Prosecution hails a victory.
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Grand
M. J. Gordon
Great Northern Railroad
St. Paul
The
Great Northern
Strikers Near Victory as Wage talks advance in Philadelphia
Philadelphia observers expect a quick settlement as strikers and the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company move toward a 22 cent an hour compromise. City officials and Mayor Reyburn are mediating while more cars run today and a conference is planned to finalize terms. Surrounding details indicate a peaceful path to resolution with demands largely met.
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Philadelphia Rapid Tramsit Company
Reyburn
Ila
Parker Pleads Guilty to Lard Theft
After pleading not guilty this afternoon Frank Parker changed his plea to guilty for stealing lard from E. W. Oliver. He was immediately sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. A civil case involving Leva Carroll of North Powder and others will be heard Monday at 1 30. Tuesday afternoon Young Christiin sen faces a check writing charge.
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Frank Parker
E. W. Oliver
Lee Va. Carroll
North Powder
Young Christiinsen
Keep Oregon money at home with life insurance
Sworn statements filed with State Insurance Commissioner show Oregon loses life insurance premiums to Wisconsin New York and other states as funds are kept by out of state companies. The piece urges residents to buy Oregon life and keep assets in state for local development citing centralization of insurance assets as a driver of financial power.
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Oregon
A. Kozer
Salem
Wisconsin
New York
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Hunter
America
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Oregon Life
Corbett Bldg
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