Pioneer Perry Clarke Dies After Week of Illness
Perry Clarke a respected pioneer and Republican supporter in South Grande died at Grande Rade Hospital from长期 diseases. He had shown signs of recovery last week but fell into a sudden relapse yesterday. Funeral is set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Clarke residence with Rev. Upton H. Gibbs officiating. burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Survived by daughters Emma Justine and sonette Briggs and Marrie Eatn.
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Esterday
Perry Clarke
Grande Reade
Clarke
South Grande
Prominent Figures Set for Sanatorium Recital Event
June 20 Hot Lake Special Recitals planned for next Wednesday evening at the Sanatorium under Mrs Vera Jane wards direction. Notable numbers include Edwards Japanese Fete and Little Maids of Nico from Spice with a large chorus. Frank R es, Mr Bridges, C P Ferrin, and Bertha Fowler highlight a program expected to be artistic.
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Hot Lake
Vera Jane Wards
Edwards
Nico
Spice
Sé. Edwards
Frank Res
Bridges
Lyceum
la Grande
C. P. Ferrin
Bertha Fowler
Portland
Vera Jane Edwards Stars In Patriot Monologue At Hot Lake
Vera Jane Edwards presents a dramatic patriotic monologue titled Jane of Old Kentucky at Hot Lake. The piece depicts Civil War era courage and conflict as a Southern girl surrenders to Union authority amid family combat. Reviews from The Spokane Review and San Francisco Examiner praise her artistry and audience impact.
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Hot Lake
San Francisco Examiner
Vera Jane Edwards
Infection threatens Kaiser with possible death
Berlin reports a serious knee infection linked to prolonged beer indulgence. Dr Doyen, cancer and skin disease expert, warns continued infection could be fatal and criticizes court physicians for underestimating the danger.
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Berlin
Beer
Doyen
Adjourning Court Till August Faces Plan in Circuit Court
An adjourned term for the circuit court is under discussion with about 40 bootlegging cases and several other issues to be carried over. Farmers on juries are a concern due to haying season, so mid August is suggested when haying ends and harvest begins. The Morrison case remains on track for trial lasting into Tuesday.
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Morrison
Assembly plan decision delayed by GOP committee
Action postponed due to low turnout of Republican central committeemen last Saturday. The committee will reconvene at four o'clock next Saturday with members prepared to express constituents' opinions across the county.
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Republican Central
Tragic Boulder Creek Train Crash Claims Mother
Investigation opened after a motor train on a trestle near Boulder Creek killed Mrs. Bernard Garrity and injured three of her children. Witnesses report no warning as the train sped onto the curve. the mother shielded a six year old by throwing him into the creek, saving him but dying in the impact. The other two children ages 10 and 12 were only slightly hurt while the husband and one child escaped.
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Santa Cruz
Bernard Garrity
Boulder Creek
Garrity
Good Roads Amendment Urged by La Grande Taxpayers
Union county drives Oregon Good Roads push with an initiative to amend the constitution. The measure caps county debts at 5000 dollars except for insurrection, invasion, or permanent roads, needing a majority vote to authorize road debt. Signatures are being gathered at banks and other sites.
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LA Grande
Union County
Lionel R. Webster
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Marries In Fifth Avenue Church
Theodore Roosevelt eldest son of Theodore Roosevelt and Eleanor Butler Alexander wed at 4 pm in a Fifth Avenue church in New York. About 1500 guests attended the ceremony conducted by Rev. Henry M. Saunders with Dr Gordon Roosevelt assisting. Ethel Roosevelt served as bridesmaid and Kermit Roosevelt was best man. They planned a July journey to San Francisco where he will work. the honeymoon plan remains undisclosed.
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New York
Theodore
Theodore Roosevelt
Eleanor Butler Alexander
Fifth Avenue
Henry M. Saunders
Gordon Roosevelt
Ethel Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Beef Trust Quo Warranto Sought to Oust Major Firms
Missouri Attorney General files in the state supreme court quo warranto to oust the Beef Trust. The petition alleges Swift and Armour of St Louis dressed beef with the National Packing company to form a monopoly and restraint of trade. It seeks forfeiture of the franchise and exclusion of the firms from doing business in Missouri.
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Jefferson City
Misasuri
State Supreme Court
Beef Trust
Swift and Armour of
St. Louis
National Packing Company
New Mexico Celebrates Statehood Signing Tonight
Santa Fe reports celebrations across the territory to mark the signing of the statehood bill with fireworks and speeches. The public high notes pass as a victory for both Arizona and New Mexico. Citizens express intense satisfaction and a sense of earned recognition.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Arizona
New Mexico
Roosevelt Requests Fewer Letters From Public
In Oyster Bay on June 20 Theodore Roosevelt appealed for restraint, asking well disposed strangers not to write or telegram him as he cannot read all the correspondence.
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Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
United Press
Annual L D S Concert Set for Next Saturday
The Latter Day Saints annual concert in La Grande draws big crowds with twenty guest stars from Salt Lake Portland and Chicago. President Joseph F. Smith and several apostles expected in town for stake conference and the Saturday evening program features a 100-voice choir under Prof Edwards. The event is billed as the season's premier musical occasion.
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Union County
la Grande
Joseph F. Smith
Latter Day Saints
Salt Lake
Portland
Chicago
Edwards
Taft Signs Statehood Bill for Arizona and New Mexico
President Taft signed the statehood bill admitting Arizona and New Mexico as separate states. The measure was part of his administrative program and its passage was urged by the President.
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Washington
Taft
Arizona
New Mexico
City printing bid questioned amid cost saving rush
The Observer argues the city should save money by cutting printing costs and questions why four councilmen voted against saving taxpayers two thirds of the forthcoming year’s bill. It urges taxpayers to demand accountability and notes the dispute was checked, benefiting La Grande’s residents.
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Observer
la Grande
Bolton Only Candidate for School Board Seat
S N Bolton appears unopposed in the ongoing school election and is expected to win another term. Supporters say his focus on the school project and the new building’s engineering work has characterized his tenure.
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S. N. Bolton
Dry Dock Dewey To Be Afloat Again Soon
The navy department announced that the dry dock Dewey sunk near Manila will be afloat again before week’s end.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Manila
Announcement Set for Tomorrow Fight Site
A dispute settlement is scheduled for tomorrow with the exact fight site to be announced from Reno Nevada. The update indicates officials will confirm location details in the near term.
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Reno
Nevada
Jeffries Johnson Fight Heads to Nevada Negotiations
San Francisco dispatch reports June 20 that Richard Jeffries prepares for a Reno bout with Johnson as promoters promise Nevada venues and wealth rumors swirl about coin harvests. Governors and ministers praise the fighters while training continues in Seal Rock and Rowarden prepared for possible moves.
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Jeffriea-Johnson
Richard
Nevada
Reno
Goldfield
Seal Rock
Johnson
Rowarden
Jeff
Gillett
Ceret
Boethic Chartered for Arctic Hunting Expedition
The steamship Boethic is chartered by Harry Whitney of New Haven and Paul Rainey of Cleveland and prepared for an extended Arctic hunting trip. The party says they will not seek Cook's alleged records at Etah.
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Boston
Boethic
Harry Whitney
New Haven
Paul Rainey
Cleveland
Arctic
Cook
Etah
Union Estranges From Eastern Oregon Amateur League
The Eastern Oregon Amateur League dissolves after Union explodes following a Cove 11 to 7 win. With only three teams left, the league faces likely end. Cove meets Baker City at Cove next Sunday, potentially the final league game of the year. Union recruited two new players last week, a catalyst for the split.
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Oregon
Union
Cove
Baker City
League
Reports Contradicted on Alaska Officials Removals and Nominations
Conflicting testimony reached the Senate judiciary committee on June 20 regarding the removal of Alaska District Attorney Sutherland and Marshal Boyce, and the nominations of John Rustard and H. D. Faulkner. The sub-committee report alleging Morgan and Guggenheim syndicate influence was contradicted by two other reports, one by Borah of Idaho who declines to disclose his sources.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sutherland
Marshal Boyce
Alaska
John Rustard
H. D. Faulkner
Morgan and
Guggenheim
Borah
Idaho
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