Oregon Day at Exposition Dedicates Oregon Building
Oregon day at the exposition drew many Oregonians to Seattle with clear skies and cool breeze as the Oregon state building was formally turned over. Gov Benson spoke, C E S Wood of Portland opened the proceedings, and President Chilson delivered the acceptance. A lawn reception followed with Mrs. Benson hosting and several assistants from Oregon towns helping.
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Oregon
Benson
A. T. HM of
la Grande
Seattle
Knocker Scares Off Family From La Grande Area
Two men, one a local resident and another formerly a landholder near La Grande, allegedly spread rumors and lies to deter a Arkansas family from investing in property and settling in the area. The family, who arrived with plans to stay, left for the west after being told work was scarce and money could not be made, despite assurances from local real estate firms and businesses.
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la Grande
West
Unhlon County
Crossin
Arkansas
la Grande Investment Company
Halatten
Teart
George Palmer Lumber Company
Commercial club banquet program for Monday evening
The annual banquet of the Commercial club is set for next Monday at the K of P hall. The program includes an 8:30 annual report by President Collier and 8:45 to 10:00 addresses on topics like the water system, irrigation, agriculture, prospects for Grande Ronde, and the Fruit Union with speakers Mayor Hall Fred J. Holmes Walter M. Pierce J. B. Stod.
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Commercial Club
K. of P. Hall
Pres. Collier
Mayor Hall
Grande Ronde
Bramwell
Fred J. Holmes
Walter M. Pierce
the Fruit Union
J. B. Stod
Zafiro to be Salvaged for Junk Price
Seattle reports the historic merchant steamer Zafiro connected to the Spanish American War will be junked for 300 dollars offered by a local junk company. The vessel was once purchased by Admiral Dewey during preparations for the Manila Bay attack. A separate item notes Company M engineers to depart Leavenworth for three months to San Francisco for Pacific coast surveys and military mapping duties.
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Seattle
Zafiro
Junk Heap
Seattle Junk Company
Dewey
Manila Bay
Leavenworth
Kas
Pacific Coast
Company M., Engineers
San Francisco
Progress on Macadam Road Near Adams Avenue Ends
Rapid progress is reported on the Macadam road construction at the end of Adams Avenue as crews push toward completion with heavy equipment and daily advances cited by city engineers.
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Adams Avenue
Liquor Change Sparks Family Tension in New York Testimony
In New York on June 18 Henry H. Knowles testified that liquor transformed Katherine Gould from a charming woman into a nagging wife, detailing the strain alcohol caused in the couple’s marriage.
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New York
Katherine Gould
Henry H. Knowles
Auto Ditched at Races Injures Crowds in Crown Point
At Crown Point Idaho on June 18 Adolph Magnus grandson of Adolphus Busch and Miss Florence Packard of Chicago were seriously injured when their car rolled into a ditch while en route to the Crown Point Lowell auto race. They were hospitalized as an electric storm dampened the day and rain welcomed.
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Crown Point
Idaho
Adolph Magnus
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Pasadena
Florence “Packard
Janley Barnes
Chicago
Circling in Fine Shape for La Grande Celebrations
The Mead owbrook irrigation project and Fourth of July celebration funds show strong subscriptions. The celebration finance committee notes liberal returns from businessmen as they gather pledged money in La Grande, with Baker City raising about $10,000. Money inflows reflect credit on the city.
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la Grande
Meadowbrook
Baker City
Courtroom Buzz as Railways Case Hums Into Tomorrow
Crowds filled the streets seeking entry as Heney indicated a lengthy address may push verdicts to tomorrow noon. The trial over the United Railways system faces a delayed jury decision.
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Vetous
Ue United Railways
Heney
Baker City Still Pursues $10000 Sumeter Valley Bonus
Baker City works to raise the remaining funds for a $10000 bonus to contractor David Eccles to build the Sumeter Valley extension. The committee reports about $6000 to $7000 on hand and will try to collect the rest at a mass meeting this evening. Eccles has given three more days to raise the amount, and locals cite La Grande’s sugar factory success as encouragement. If funds cannot be raised, construction may be delayed and Eccles threatened with not starting next week.
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Baker City
David Eccles
Sumeter Valley
Baker Today
David Beccles
la Grande
Wwes
Bakerites
Democrat
Baker
Eaine
Calhoun Trial Narration Opens Second Day
In San Francisco on June 18 the Calhoun trial resumed with the defense accusing the jury of insult to its honesty. Weney denounced the defense for presenting advancing arguments and criticized Rudolph Spreckels and James Phew amid repeated accusations as false.
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San Francisco
Hency
Calhoun
Weney
Rudolph Spreckels
James Phew
Harriman Plans New Line From Lapwa Junction to Butte
Harriman interests moved to construct a parallel line to the Clearwater Short Line. The route runs from Lapwa Junction Idaho to connect with the Oregon Short Line at Butte. The project aims to compete for Idaho traffic and challenge the Clearwater company’s Lolo Pass route.
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Lapwa Junction
S. L
Butte
Ek Aton el Itindh
Dakeing
Harriman
Clearwater
Northern Pacific
Idaho
Oregon
Clearwater Company
Lolo Pass
Nordstrom Hanged for Murder in Salem Prison
Adolph Nordstrom, 25, convicted murderer of John Peterson, was hanged at the state prison in Salem. He spoke briefly in broken English from the scaffold claiming drink led to his crime and urged others to abstain from liquor. The killing occurred in a wooded area of Tillamook County.
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Salem
Adolph N. Nordstrom
John Peterson
State Prison
Broken Engfleh
Nordstrom
Peterson
Tillamook County
Cove Defeats Enterprise In Tight 8 to 7 Victory
Cove toppled the strong Enterprise lineup by 8 to 7 at Enterprise yesterday. The teams meet again this afternoon on the same grounds following yesterday's close game where Enterprise had recently beaten Union.
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Wallops
Wallowa
Cove
Enterprise
Union
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