Home Independent Telephone Opens Modern La Grande System
The Home Independent Telephone company today opened its new La Grande switchboard and central energy system after months of work. The upgrade connects La Grande and county lines with underground and aerial wiring, enabling one operator to ring 3909 phones and offering a single ring per subscriber. About 100 new subscribers will join in the initial rollout as local financing and staff accelerate service across Union and Wallowa counties.
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Ines Switchboard & Supply Co
Nother
Cofon
Wallowa
Home Independent
D. Crowe
Union
Pula the rente Circulates Again Through Local Supply
Eleven defendants in Umatila and fraud cases were arraigned in Portland today and given until August to plead. Rumor suggests many fear immunity baths for testifying. Judges McKenna of Portland and Fee of Pendleton appeared for all defendants except William Caldwell.
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Umatila
Augusta
McKenna
Fee
Pendleton
Wiliam Caldwell
Death by exposure linked to J G Brain in Port Townsend
Reports indicate the body found near the city park is believed to be J G Brain. Clues include a Philadelphia tailor and decorator firm letterhead fragment and a note reading May God forgive me. A $16 bill was in the pocket and the deceased was thought to be headed to Treadwell Alaska as a strikebreaker.
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Port Townsend
Wash
J. G. Brain
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Treadwell
Alaska
Praise Oregon Boomers in Jamesport coverage
The Peoria Herald-Trancrip of June 15 lauds the Oregon Boomers as they travel to the Woodmen grand lodge head camp. Oregon delegates, led by F. B. Currey, are praised for their energy and spirit during the journey. The piece notes their lively reception and the expectation of strong presence at the meeting.
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Peoria
Herald-Trancerip
Oregon
Woodmen Grand Iodge
F. B. Currey
Gun Accident Hurts Ralph Wells in Alliel Family
Ralph Wells son of George Wells of Alliel suffered a gun accident yesterday costing part of a thumb and a badly damaged finger. He was taken to hospital yesterday afternoon and is resting this afternoon.
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Ralph Wells
George Wells
Alliel
Taft Receives Warm Welcome in New York City
Republican nominee Taft arrives at Penn Station Jersey City then at Twenty Third Street ferry. He attends Yale commencement in New Haven and Yale Harvard boat race in New London before returning to New York and Oyster Bay. Old grads greet him as a proud Big Bill prepares for a public reception.
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War Department
New York
William
Weegeee
Tord
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Jersey City
Twenty-Third Street
Frank Kellogm
Taft
Manhattan
Mia
New Haven
New London
Harvard
New York City
Luke Wright
Oyster Bay
Washington
Cincinnati
Bill
Jim
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Campaign to crush Yaqui Indians in northern Mexico
United States and Mexican troops wage vigorous warfare at Buena Vista in Chiapas as they pursue Yaqui Indians feared to threaten American settlements. The war department plans extermination to end depredations, with townspeople aiding the soldiers.
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Mexico
United States
Buena Vista
Chijuahue
War Department
Mrs Davis Rites Held in Union Home
The funeral for Mrs Wilbur Froman Davis took place yesterday afternoon at the family home in Union. Services were conducted by the W R Co, longtime association of Mr Davis. She was deeply esteemed, as shown by numerous floral tributes. Burial occurred at the WH Fore cemetery, and a brief shower lightly marred the graveside service.
Copelands Arrive From Walla Walla Then Visit Turner Olivers
Raymond and Gertrude Copeland arrived last night from Walla Walla and spent the night with Mr and Mrs Turner Oliver before leaving this morning for Wallowa.
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Gertrude Copeland
Walla Wale
Mrs. Turner Oliver
Wallowa
Tsar Orders Expulsion of Women Students in Russia
June 22 1905 St Petersburg Tsar Nicholas announces a sweeping edict barring all women from Russian universities. The measure follows revolutionary activity by women students and prompts protests from the student body who see it as a step back in civilization and fear riots.
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SS Petersburg
Cxar Nicholas
Ing
Russia
von Kaufman
Bureau of Public Instructions
Donma
Rogers Mining Syndicate Posts Record Gold Output
Rich Mining Nevada report says Rogers Mining syndicate completed a record week with a mine producing 744 dollars per hour from June 8 to 10, reflecting high yield during that period.
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Smnelter
Rogers Mining Syndicate
Terrific Heat Wave Strikes Chicago Citywide Deaths Rise
Chicago endures a brutal heat wave with two deaths reported by noon and many others prostrated. A 55 year old man collapsed in a downtown alley while a 16 year old youth died in La Grange after heat exhaustion as relief seems distant tonight. Hospitals mobilize care and ambulances rush victims through the streets.
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Chicago
William Hobson
Fishing Party Heads Out On Unnamed Trout Trip
A group including Prof HL Mackenberry J T Wil Ameon Oscar Coolidge and Adna Rogers left together for an implied fishing trip. Destination unknown but a trout stream is expected to yield catches in the coming days as long as provisions last. Local rumor notes Mr Williamcom handles preparations.
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J. T
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Ameon
Oscar Coolidge
Adna Rogers
Mr. Williamcom
Wreck on Baton Rouge & Pastrer Tall Road Overnight
June 13 at Baton Rouge Louisiana a wreck on the Baton Rouge and Paster Tall road killed several and injured many. State Representative Jones is reported among the dead. Local crews and officials report numerous injuries with details sparse and ongoing rescue efforts.
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Baton Rouge
Roosevelt Enlivens Town as Summer Festivities Begin
Roosevelt arrives to a town full of renewed life as locals anticipate summer events. The president plans a tour and a bound trip, with Tutt expected later this week as a key visitor. John Callahan O Laughlin is named secretary of the American branch of the Japanese exposition.
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Dvetor
Hay
Judie
Preantone
Roosevelt
Washington
Worminy
Tutt
Fane
John Callahan O'Laughlin
Ministers Egged in Wallace Barricade Incident in Bar Alley
In Wallace Idaho on June 22 two ministers Revs Charles McCaughey and J D Nollan were assaulted with eggs by a crowd of about 300 as they entered an alley behind John Waterons saloon. They fled to a barn rescued by Chief Adama and officers, amid a crusade against liquor interests.
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Wallace
Idaho
Charles McCaughey
Congregational Church
J. D. Nollan
First Methodist Church
Adama
John Wateon
Wateon
Neiron
Hyde-Benson land fraud case delays verdict in Washington
Jury in the Hyde-Benson fraud case reported inability to serve a verdict after being out since Friday. Judge Stafford urged jurors to discard preconceptions and reexamine evidence dispassionately. Reports of jury splits varied from 11 to 1 to 8 to 1, with no definite stance known.
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Joram
Caco
Betobe
Roh
Washington
Brick A. Hyde
Scout
John A. Benson
Henry Dimond
Washington, D.C
Hyde-Benson
Stafford ‘Pufuerd
Diecias
Portland Touring Party Heads Toward Pacific Northwest
Portland touring party led by Mr and Mrs L A Lewis with Mr and Mrs W B Ayer and Walter Witmer chauffeur arrived in La Grande in a Pierce Arrow from Spokane. The party, traveling via Lewiston Wallowa Pendleton Walla Walla The Dalles Seattle and British Columbia, noted rough mountain roads and plan further legs through the Northwest.
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Lk. A. Lewis
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W. B. Ayer
Walter Witmer
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Allen & Lewis
W. B. Ayer & Machine
Spokane
Lewiston
Paradise Country
Wallowa
Mir Witmar
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Dallow
Seattle
British Columbia
Cattle Noise Rattles West La Gtaride Residents
West La Gtaride residents endured a day of loud cattle bellowing as a large stock shipment paused in the city for feeding. Nearby stockyards areas daily face similar disruptions during such through traffic.
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West la Gtaride
Atock
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