Miss Rayburn Receives Loud Applause In Portland Parade
A telegram from Portland reports Miss Della Rayburn of La Grande crowned carnival queen in the Spirit of the West parade. The observer notes widespread applause and a grand float built by the Commercial Club featuring Grande Ronde Valley products and Monument sugar beets. The scene drew crowds along the parade route and highlighted Union County as the float showcased local industry.
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Nelson
Portland
Observer
Grande Ronde Valley
Milas Rayburn
Commercial Club
Seattle
la Grande
Hickey Withdraws From Salute During Woodmen Initiation
San Francisco June 11 Will iam R Hickey a candidate for initiation into the Woodmen of the World was ejected from the lodge rooms after refusing to salute the flag He reportedly said I do not salute that rag Hickey tied his refusal to a past beating by the New York militia and declined to honor the flag citing that incident
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San Francisco
William R. Hickey
The
Woodmen of the World
Ing
Hickey
New York
Bryan Head Full of Mush Speech Sparks Kansan Debate
Lawrence Kansas June 11 Col George Harvey of Harper's Weekly labeled Bryan's head breakfast receptacle at a journalism class banquet at the University of Kansas last night He said after meeting Bryan in London he would support a Democratic President but could not back Bryan after his Madison Square Garden speech and Kansas visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brean Por
Madison Square
University of Kansas
Musical Program at Christian Church Choral Event
Under the direction of Mr. Frank Bridge the Christian church choir and other talent of the Ely area present a special musical program. It will be rendered Sunday evening at the church and all are invited to attend.
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Frank Bridge
Christian Church Choir
The
Ely
Thetehhurch
Withycombe Not Ready to Rule Out Governor Run
Salem June 11 Dr J Withycombe says he has not seriously considered a gubernatorial bid in 1910 on the Republican ticket and knows little about circulating petitions. He notes many aspirants and says he would decide based on conditions before petitions are filed. He has friends urging him in Portland but will not commit.
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Salem, Or
J. Withycombe
Salem
Withycombe
Matcome
Dr. Whitycombe
Mitter
Portland
Kerr Cancels Fourth Speech by President Kerr
Walter Pierce reports a wire from President Kerr of the State Agricultural college saying he cannot deliver the Fourth of July oration. The committee then selected Chas. B. Cochran as the substitute speaker for the town event. The Amateur League schedule lists La Grande at Baker City, Cove at Union, and Huntington at Elgin.
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Walter Pierce
Kerr
State Agricultural College
Pierce
Chas. B. Cochran
la Grande
Baker City
Baker
Cove
Union
Huntington
Elgin
Sundays Gamer Amateurs Schedule for Sunday Games
Amateur League releases schedule for Sunday games featuring local teams. Details indicate matchups time slots and venues across multiple venues with organizers coordinating spreads and potential weather adjustments.
Shawmut Car Stalled Near Denver in Exposition Race
Shawmut car leading the New York Exposition race is stalled near Oakley Kansas due to rain. Driver expects to reach Denver tomorrow morning while the other four cars are likely to arrive later today.
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Oakley
Kansas
Rale
Denver
The horey show to be worthwhile tomorrow
A notice states the horey show will be worth your while with a start time at 1 20 after noon tomorrow.
Northwest lumber revival as big orders arrive
Washington lumbermen report a revival signal with northwestern orders totaling over 12 million feet. Chicago, St Louis and Milwaukee car makers sent specifications for 1500 refrigerator cars for the Northern Pacific and another inquiry for 2 million feet, seen as evidence of an industry return to earlier activity.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Northwest
Seattle
Washington
Pacife
American Car and Foundry Company of
Solons Scored by Suffragists
Mrs. Lillian Coffin, a San Francisco suffrage worker, denounced California lawmakers as degenerates at an Oakland amendment league meeting. She said the measure they seek would be granted only as a personal favor and praised the courage needed to plead before a male-dominated legislature.
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Oakland
Lillian Coffin
San Francisco
California
The
Amendment League
Senate
Stock entries filed by Carlson and Baker in Summerville
Oscar Carlson and Elmer Baker of Summerville entered stock in the home show for tomorrow and will remain cover until Monday.
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Oscar Carlson
Elmer Baker
Summerville
Chicago businessmen special to pass through La Grande
A special Chicago businessmen train from a west tour will pass La Grande this afternoon at 5716. It will stop briefly to change engines. An attempt to have the men stay an hour failed at the last moment.
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la Grande
Oiay
Wilson v Gilham in Circuit Court over alleged negligent execution
In circuit court John Wilson sues J B Gilham county clerk for negligence in signing an execution on a judgment Wilson won against Cal Staples. Wilson is seeking damages of 500 dollars. Halston won a case against Crawford after a store dispute and stove replevin.
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John Wison
J. B. Gilham
Wilson
Gilham
Cal Staples
Halston
Crawford
F. B. Halston
J. B. Officer
Salem
Halsten
Local Parade Committee Seeks Float Help and Entries
In Eastern Oregon a civic group plans a large parade with international float themes. Coordinating chairman Mrs W R Jones invites interested women to contact for assistance and decorations for their division entries.
Wool Tariff Dispute Leads to New Rates by Rail Firms
The railroad commission hears the wool tariff dispute between two companies. Three new tariffs were filed, creating substantial shifts in rates. If no further complaints arrive, the matter will not be pursued, with wool removed from class rates and moved to a special rate.
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Railroad Commission
Naking
Padua
Normal instructors move to new posts in Oregon schools
The article notes Oregon normal schools face funding gaps after the last legislature failed to approve support. Many valued instructors are being reassigned temporarily, including President Shafer heading to Pennsylvania and Professor H. H. Wardrip to San Bernardino California to lead reform of a high school with modern manual training.
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Oregon
Shafer
Pennsylvania
H. H. Wardrip
Ashland Normal
San Bernardino
Cal
Wardrip
Engineer Held Responsible For Train 6 Derailment
Superintendent Campbell releases Board of Inquiry findings on Train No. 6 derailment between Telocaset and North Powder on May 6. Tender, mail car, two baggage cars and three coaches left track. The engineer L Given blamed for failing to keep speed within location specific instructions.
Scheme Feasible for Trans-Oregon Railway Survey
Chief Engineer F A Haines reports twenty miles of Trans-Oregon line surveyed near Coos Bay Oregon Idaho project with two summits. He believes a grade under one percent can ease crossing the Cascade range. Another survey party may be sent and funding sought to push work quickly.
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Coos Bay
Marshfield
Oregon
F. A. Haines
Swest Horse Show Prospects Bright in Union County
Prospect for Eastern Oregon's Swest horse show is bright with a 1 PM parade gathering at Rlyth and M streets in La Grande. Dr J Withycombe will judge at the Adams avenue and Him street reviewing stand, with marshals A A Roberts H W Stein F P Childers Fred Gankil D C Brichous. Participants assemble at 1 and start by 1 20, then parade via Eigth M Adams Second Main Depot to Adams and back to the viewing stand.
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Rlyth
Union County
Oregon
Adama Avenue
J. Withycombe
la Grande
A. A. Roberts
H. W. Stein
F. P. Childers
Fred Gankil
D. C. Brichous
Ness
la Grande Band
Eigth and
Adams Avenue
Adams
Segond
Main
Depot
Adarha
House Show Tomorrow Features Notable Animals
Attend the house show tomorrow afternoon to view a selection of fine animals on exhibition. The event promises a variety of species and exhibits suitable for families and animal enthusiasts.
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