Grande Ronde irrigation scheme eyed by La Grande Club
The La Grande Commercial club outlines plans to pursue a large irrigation project on the Grande Ronde valley. Eastern capital may fund construction after landowners commit to water use at agreed prices. Land value could rise from 40–75 to 100–200 per acre with ditch delivery. Cooperation of landowners is sought.
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Teocomd
Bath
Commercial Club
Prides
Inter
Grande Bondy Valley
Grande Ronde
Domewire
Fts
W. G. Hunter
la Grande Commercial Club
Thy
Sagebrush
Lewiston-Clarkston
Union County
Tw Pover
Convention Yells Amid Resolutions Report
Sub committee on resolutions took a recom unit 1 o'clock block. Committee members said the session would be devoted to the anti incusetestation. It is nearly certain the sub committee will not report to the regular committee before 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Taft Consolidates Authority at Conventi on
Credentials committee ratifies action transferring control of the national convention to William B Taft after a 15 hour session. Taft seals influence as the body endorses central leadership while endorsing no immediate overhaul of the national committee structure.
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William B. Taft
Taft Leads At National Convention Amid Delegation Tensions
Reported at the convention Taft appeared poised for a large first ballot lead with over 700 votes likely. Indiana delegates and southern representation sparked a potential floor fight as committees debated temporary rules and permanent organization. Lodge was set to be escorted to the platform by Woodford and Deneen as the convention progressed.
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Taft
Charles “Books Walter
Indianapolia
Indianaapollo
Aftor
Burrows
Daugherty
Credential Committee
Henry Baker
Minnesota
James D. Connor
Indiana
Resolutions Committee
Burke
Pennsylvania
Attatea
Arloona
W. O. Waters
Bontrite Plakyr Erlinger
Stewart L. Woodford
New York
Deneen
Iltnola
Bonitor H. «. Lodge
Cummings Favored for Taft Hints in Iowa Delegation
Hammond confident as Roosevelt and Taft managers settle on Cummings as running mate. Delegates pledge support, with Dolliver effectively out. Hammond’s nomination appears likely, supported by western states and possibly a Colorado speaker citing Hammond’s long residence there.
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Cummings
Towa
Wan
White House
Dolliver Se
Lowa
Doliiver
Comming
Hove
Commins
Taft
Hammond
John C. Montgomery
John Hays Hammond
Eat
Colorado
Pacific coast factions oppose anti injunction plank
Washington Oregon and California delegates reject the anti inju nction stance at the convention. Richard A Ballinger of Washington sits on the 15 member sub committee and represents Roosevelt era positions opposing the president on this plank.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
California
Commites Ae
Richard A. Ballinger
Coopt
Pallinger
Roosevelt
Ballinger Opposes Anti-Injunction Plank In Coastal Delegation Talks
In Washington Ballinger signals opposition to the anti-injunction plank amid coast delegation discussions. The coast demands for increased fortifications and river strength are not to be referenced in the platform. A change in interstate commerce law to require a preliminary decision before rate hikes is expected to be omitted.
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Tennit
Ballinger
Washington
Tennessee Democrats Convene as Bryan Support Grows
Nashville June 17 The Democratic state convention opens with solid backing for Governor Johnson but prompts plan to pledge to Bryan. Twenty four delegates will go to Denver all aligned with Bryan.
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Nashville
Tenn
Johnson
Bryan
Denver
Plot to blow up royal family disrupts Lisbon festival
A plot to bomb the royal family during Lisbon’s relugous festival jeopardizes public events. The king may not appear, authorities have arrested leaders of the Society of the Black Cross, with ties to a broader anarchist network across Madrid Paris London and other cities.
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Lisbon
Aera Han Iwen
Arreate
Society of the Black Cross
Madrid
Barcelona
Paris
London
Bunker Hill anniversary celebration in Charlestown
Charlestown marks the 199th anniversary of the Bunker Hill battle with a large daylong program. A military and civic parade is planned in the afternoon and a patriotic ceremony near the Bunker Hill monument features orations and singing. Fireworks and explosives are omitted to keep the event safe.
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Charlestown
Boston
Bunker Hill
University of North Dakota dedicates new mine school and facilities
Grand Forks North Dakota June 17 with elaborate exercises the new school of mines assembly hall symporium and library of the University of North Dakota were dedicated today üniversity officials and students attended the ceremony describing the facilities as a major enhancement for science and public education in the region.
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Grand Forks
N. D
School of Mines
University of North Dakota
Pliverthorn and Mack's Coda Fountain Delights Savorers
Patrons flock to Pliverthorn and Mack's coda fountain where the shop serves the finest chocolate. The establishment basks in praise for rich flavors and smooth texture attracting locals and visitors alike.
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Pliverthorn & Mack
Notice to Creditors in Grant Pass Business District
Notice to Creditors. Mertie Aldrich appointed administratrix of Mary A. Aldrich estate by Union county Oregon court. Creditor claims must be filed with vouchers within months at Arthur C. Williams office La Grande. Dated June 6, 1998. Cows for sale two good milk cows inquire 1447 Washington Avenue.
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Mertie Aldrich
County Court
Union County
Oregon
Mary A. Aledrich
Arthur C. Williams
Depot Street
Adams Avenue
la Grande
Mary A. Alirich
Train timetable notices and departure times listed
The document lists several trains with routes and times including No. 1 westbound to Portland arriving 9:25 a m and departing 9:30. No. 6 eastbound Matt and Express arriving 6:45 and departing 1:50. No. 3 eastbound Chicago arriving 3:50 p m departing 9:10. No. 5 westbound Matt and Express arriving 9:65 p m departing 10 p m. Eigin Branch regular mixed train leaving at o'clock and returning from La Grande at 1:30 p m and 7:246 p m.
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Portland
Chicago
Eigin
la Grande
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Prom Union County Land Owners of ‘Co-operation
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Dolliver
John Hay
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Swift Specific CO
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Tennessee
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