Inland Cities Await Decision on Inland Railroad Rates
Washington dispatch notes Portland water competition favors Atlantic and Pacific ports. William R. Wheeler, traffic manager of the San Francisco Merchants Exchange, travels to Washington to argue against inland railroad rate extensions. Coast terminal cities and eastern representatives plan to support Wheeler as inland cities La Grande Bakr City Pendleton Spokane push for higher local and Chicago to Portland rates. The Spokane rate case impact remains uncertain.
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Washington
William R. Wheeler
San Francisco Merchants Exchange
Interstate Commission
Wheeler
Atlantic
Pacific
East
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Inland Empire
la Grande
Bakr City
Pendleton
Spokane
Chicago
McCloud watchful as militia breaks camp after strike
In McCloud California tensions ease as state militia leave camp following a labor strike. Reports say danger of trouble has lessened though unrest lingered. Local residents remain vigilant while authorities monitor the situation.
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Mccloud
Calif
Soldier 15 Buried in Civil War Era Funeral Service
The funeral of Soldier 15 was held this afternoon from the Christian church under the auspices of Oliver P. Morton Post G A R. The ceremony honored the fallen veteran with a post group involvement and service details reflecting a veterans' memorial observance.
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Baward & Carpenter
Christian Church
Oliver P. Morton Post
Pittsburg Man Files Homestead Entry in Oregon
William H. H. Ogan of Pittsburg Pa is in La Grande today making a homestead entry at the land office. The move shows high demand for land in Eastern Oregon and illustrates the rarity of such long journeys to secure property.
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William H. H. Ogan
Pittsburg
la Grande
Oregon
No Fourth Excursion Train from Wallowa to La Grande
Officials announce no special train from Wallowa to La Grande on the Fourth. Elgin departure set for the excursion with a return from La Grande at 10 30. Round trip prices: Elgin one dollar Imbler seventy cents Alicel fifty cents. The committee will proceed with other plans.
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Wallowa
la Grande
Elgin
Imbler
Alicel
Fine Horses From Afar At La Grande Stock Show
Horses from North Powder Union and Elgin will be entered next Sunday at the La Grande stock show as notices reach Chairman West. Blue and white ribbons will be awarded to the winners. The event draws wide support and is hailed as the best thing for Union county and the eastern half of the state.
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North Powder
Union
Elgin
West
Union County
Strike Ends as Batters Union Reaches Agreement
In Danbury Connecticut on June 8 the united batters strike ended after a 22 to 0 vote to approve a settlement with the union executive board. The deal ends five months of walkouts affecting Connecticut Massachusetts and New Jersey teams.
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Danbury
Conn
United Batters
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Repair Alarm System Visit by A. G. Long Rep
J. J. Tolls of Portland firm A G Long visits the city to renew an old fire alarm contract. He claims the company can install a system that will perform as expected and asserts no payment has been demanded on the prior agreement.
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J. J. Tolls
A. G. Long Company
Portland
Government to study Beaver Creek pipeline timber needs
Whitman National Forces Chief Ranger Thomas H. Parker and Engineer Pickler returned from Beaver Creek route to prepare a government report on timber amounts for a pipeline project. Parker forecasts July construction with pine and yellow pine scarce along the six mile right of way on government land and says a second branch may be tapped later.
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Thomas H. Parker
Whitman National Forces
Beaver Creek
Pickler
Parker
Forest Service
la Grande
Circuit Court Day Affair 10 Date
The case Leo vs Carroll is argued this afternoon over town lot possession in North Powder. Several cases including Halverson and Phoenix Insurance Co vs O R N Josephine Graybill vs O R N and O R v N vs C F Coolidge were continued. J R McLarin v Wilcox with church property at issue set for Thursday. Walter Niedner Receiver v Turner Oliver to recover bank stock set for trial. Elmer Christiansen case to follow. a jury may be drawn tonight.
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Leo
Walter Niedner
Farmers’ & Traders Bank
Turner Oliver
Engine 199 In The Shops After Accident
Engine 199, which left mail and baggage cars in a ditch at North Powder Saturday morning, is in the local shops for repairs. The baggage car will be repaired here while the mall car and tender go to Albina. The engine is badly smashed but will receive quick repairs and return to service.
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North Powder
Albina
Oakland Man Burglarizes Leg For Whiskey In Vancouver
Richard Williams of Oakland California pawned his wooden leg for a flask of whiskey and was ordered deported after arriving in Vancouver ten days earlier. Police report he got drunk and the leg went missing, later found to have been pawned for liquor.
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Vancouver
B. C
Richard Williams
Oakland
California
Williams
Lquor
Paper Spooks Delivery Horse At Grand Roads Market
A brown hearse pulled to a Grande Roads Meat Company cart was startled by a sheet of paper blown across its path. The frightened horse broke its bridle and sprinted toward the barn but caused no damage.
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Grande Roads Meat Company
Barton’s rapid gardens Astonish Valley Readers
Joseph Barton of South Baker claims a quick harvest record as radishes sprout by Friday after he planted Monday afternoon and a lawn appears by Tuesday. The Old Willamette Valley section notes his unusual gardening pace and the region’s famed soil.
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Joseph Barton
South Baker
Luther Burbank
Mr. Barton
Willamette Valley
Baker City Herald Reports High School Lessons in Recovery
A brief notice notes lessons from Hastern Oregon focusing on community resilience after disruption. Baker City Herald highlights local language and references to lessons learned for recovery efforts.
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Hastern
Oregon
Baker City
Bates the quick-change artist exposed in small town scam
The notes describe Mr Bates, known for rapid costume changes, who was recently captured while attempting a similar scheme in Walla Walla for the Morning Yalon. The report hints the con may not endure long in such a small town.
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Mr.Bates
Walla
Fourth of July Sports Set to Break Records
The sports committee for the Fourth of July plans has nearly completed arrangements for several races. A hose team from Wallowa and a team from Filgin are expected to compete if a special train can be secured over the Wallowa branch.
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Wallowa
Filgin
Bread Price Increase Shocks City Bakers
Herman Roesch and Fred Dutil announce they cannot sell bread below five cents a loaf due to sharply higher flour costs. They say the old price is no longer profitable, as flour has risen and tickets were sold at the previous rate.
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Herman Roesch
Fred Dutil
Special Agent Visits Local Land Office On Business
A special agent of the general land office is present today handling business in the local land office and will depart tomorrow.
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General Land Office
Dusiness
Land Office
Merchants Association Club Meeting Promotes Broader Involvement
Administration aims to boost active participation as Director recruitment and a Monday night gathering at the Model restaurant outline next year’s plans. President Collier previews a past year report and upcoming projects while members pay for their own meals, a common practice.
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At & Moating
Merchants” Association
Merchants
Mans
Collier
Coller
Portland Liquor Laws Defeated and Mayor Elected
In Portland the June 20 election saw Simon elected mayor by a margin under 5,000. The new charter failed, McKenna Excise and Goldenberg Amendments lost. Broadway Bridge project approved by two to one. Madison Street Bridge to be built at current site over Market Street. Entire Republican ticket won.
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Portland
Simon
Madison Street
Market Street
North Powder Theft Report Thieves Apprehended
North Powder on June 1 reports two teenage boys broke into the Lindley grocery store stealing a watch and small trinkets. They confessed, were found with the goods, lodged in jail, and to be brought to La Grande tonight. All items recovered.
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North Powder
Lindley
la Granae
Girls Start Trouble In La Grande Visit To Joseph
Two girls known in La Grande went to Joseph and allegedly caused trouble after drinking publicly. They escaped local officials in Joseph and returned to La Grande, where they were later to face trial for violating ordinances. The pair had recently been sent to Joseph to work in a restaurant by a local agency.
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la Grande
Joseph
Cage
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E. E. Carpenter
Pittaburg
Uncle Sam
Daley Road
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Elmer Christiansen
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Tye
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