La Grande plans July Fourth national business celebration
Eastern Oregon city officials and Commercial Club members push a grand Fourth of July event in La Grande. Banks and lumber interests back the plan with broad support. an organizing committee led by Mac Wood and George Currey aims to arrange activities, venues, and fraternal participation. Governor Chamberlain not available. other prominent speakers expected.
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Eny So—Detaila
Commercial Club
Rooma
la Grande
Iike
Mac Wood
Diaiy
George Currey
Wood
AUR
Veterans
Women’s Relief Corps
Chamberlain
Avaliatte
Taft Men Seated Today Reported in Ghissye
In Ghissye on June 4 the Taft men were seated today as part of the ongoing proceedings. The brief dispatch notes the seating event with minimal additional details.
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TAFT
Taft Delegates Seated In Missouri Contests At Convention
Publican national convention opened with Missouri contests allotted 26 minutes for arguments. J L Minn upheld Taft claims while Hughes camp sought delegation split. Taft at large delegates seated. North Carolina contests next. Ohio Sixth district manager Hitchcock reiterates support for Taft nomination only.
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Foraker
Ohio
Hitchcock
Taft
Cry for help as Union county fruit crop needs pickers
Union county fruit growers warn of a late cherry harvest due to a vast crop and insufficient labor. With 200 workers needed versus 46 or 50 previously, orchard owners urge help from outside areas as warm weather accelerates ripening and a harvest of Cove district cherries is anticipated around early July.
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Union County
Walla Walla
Ora
Cove
Directoire Wedding In Washington Highlights Gown Trend
Juliette Wil lame daughter of Colonel and Mrs John F. Willlame married Chicago millionaire Joseph Leiter in Washingtons fashionable ceremony. The gown in white satin introducing the directoire style drew much talk among society and featured a design by Mrs Levin Letter from the Dupont Circle mansion with valued artworks.
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Washington
Directoire
Juliette Willame
John FR. Willlame
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Mra Levin Letter
Letter
Dupont Circle
Mexican Kennel Club show postponed to tomorrow
The first bench show of the Mexican Kennel Club, delayed from May 20 at the urgent request of exhibitors, will open tomorrow. Owners from all parts of the republic are expected to attend as the event proceeds.
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Yty
México
Arteto
Ernie Cates
Republis Rery
Oregon Democrats pledge to back Bryan at Denver convention
Oregon's Democratic delegation pledged to support William Jennings Bryan at the national convention in Denver if he is the party's candidate. The state platform backs initiative referendum, direct primary, popular election of U S senators, plus postal savings banks. Delegates and alternates from multiple counties are named, with emphasis on the Bryan slate and party reform measures.
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Oregon
Portland
W. J. Bryan
Denver
United States
Goo
EB. Chamberlain
Congress
Interstate Commission
Postal Savings Banka
J. D. Slater
Louleville
Tomiorrow
Kentucky
Bryan
Johnson
Roswell
N. M
Democratic State Convention Opens in Doreman Fight for Delegation
The Montana state convention in Doreman faces a contest between William Jennings Bryan and Minnesota’s Johnson for the six Denver delegates. Bryan has broad Democratic support, while Deer Lodge County leans to Johnson in Anaconda stronghold Marcus Daly faction.
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Mont
Jame
Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Marcus Daly
Benator Clark
Denver
Tuxedo Park Horses Grow Association Exhibition Plans
New York on June 10 announces Pierre Lortilard Jr. will lead the annual Tuxedo Park Horses Grow Association show at Tur e do Park on June 19 and 20. Catalog includes numerous valuable cups to be awarded and presented at the event.
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New York
Peatrice Cance
Pierre Lortilard, Jr
Tuxedo Park
Turedo Park
New Features In This Series In Walla Walla
The Walla Walla team arrives in La Grande from Baker City for a series opener tomorrow at 3 PM. New features include left fielder Houston and umpire Knower, plus the Heels team, drawing crowds as La Grande leads pennant contenders. Rooms are reserved in Smith houses for the visitors.
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Walla Walla
Angi
Washington
Smith
Groom Steals Daughter of CH Cult Leader in Utah Elopement
June 10 Salt Lake City. Governor Cutler intervened after an all night chase as Mabel daughter of a Mormon elder and her wagon driver husband T E Butler eloped to a canyon resort eight miles from Ogden. Butler married Mabel in Oxden by a county court janitor. The governor pursued the couple to Salt Lake and learned they had left for the mountains. The bride said she would rather live in a cottage with her husband than a mansion without him.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Cutler
Mabel
Canyon
Idland
T. E. Butler
Butler
Oxden
County Court House
Fear Assassinations Rumors Reach Honolulu Quarters
In Honolulu on June 10 reports say Korean groups in Japanese blocks discuss possible vengeance linked to the Durham Stevens case. Local Koreans are reported to be in contact with sympathizers abroad amid heightened tension and rumors of planned attacks.
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Honolulu
Ban Francisen
Durham Stevens
Municipal bond sale opens for 5.6 million in St Louis
The bond issue, bearing 4 percent interest, was opened in Hilg Scene of Bonile, St Louis, for delivery July 1. No bids below 1000 were received. Two and a half million dollars will fund a Municipal Building, with the remainder to be allocated for city needs.
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St. Louis
Scranton Kennel Club Hosts First Annual Dog Show
Scranton Pennsylvania opens the Anthracite Kennel Club’s first annual dog show drawing strong interest from Pennsylvanians and neighboring states. The page notes funds from city revenues directed to fire department improvements bridges viaducts highways and related works.
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Scranton
New Mexico Democratic Territorial Convention Opens
The New Mexico democratic territorial convention began in Roswell with strong support for Bryan. Delegates from across the territory gathered as indications point to unified instruction to the convention delegation.
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Roswell
Nun
New Mexico
Bryan
Ganna Will Metter Announces Retirement After July 4 Fight
San Francisco reports Joe Gann says he will retire after his bout with Battling Nela on July 4. The news shocks local sports fans as the veteran boxer confirms plans for life beyond the ring.
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San Francisco
Joe Gann
Battling Nela
Oil Can Frost Prevention Device From Grand Junction
Colorado fruitgrowers tout a can shaped oil heater by Hoon B Carbine invented in Grand Junction. The device lights a small oil flame in orchards to prevent frost, aiming to save costs for Colorado and Utah growers as reports test its value. In related news from San Francisco a woman thought to be M M Nelson, about 40, was found dead in a hotel room with a bullet wound and revolver in hand. money in pockets and on belt, police investigate.
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B. &. Carbine
Grand Junction
Col
Colorado
Utah
la Weld
Carbine Tech
San Francisco
M. M. ‘Nelson
Spokane
Anthony
Ody
Kansas City Flood Strikes Low Districts Amid Rising Waters
Panic in Kansas City as Kaw river floods western districts and threatens new dykes. Residents carry belongings as workers reinforce temporary barriers all night. Missouri river flood risks grow as water breaches defenses and a high water event worsens the inundation.
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Kansas City
Amyboom
Wall Street reports friendly terms between Gould and Harriman factions
On June 1 New York reports that Gould and Harriman factions reach an amicable adjustment just before George Gould left for Europe. Gould keeps control of western properties and will run the Western Pacific in harmony with Harriman. The deal bars a great transcontinental route and blocks joining the Western Maryland line to the Allegheny waters.
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Aude
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Hartiman
Itill
George
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Weat
Povemion
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