Senate filibuster delays adjournment over forest reserve bill
Senator Burton of Ohio launched a filibuster on a bill to create mountain forest reserves at river headwaters in the Appalachians and White Mountains. Representative Weeks warns of continued obstruction unless the measure passes. The debate, seen as delaying adjournment, could stretch into a second day with possible late-night sessions to finish Burton's anticipated twenty four hour remarks.
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Norton
Ohio
Representative Weeks
Senate
Burton
Appalachian
White Mountains
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Postal Savings Bank
Diphtheria Strikes Local Family. Emma Stoddard Dead
Grim diphtheria outbreak on Ourth Street leaves Emma, three and a half, dead. Another child is critically ill and a third threatened as Waldo, five, faces an acute attack. Jeanene, nine, is critically ill today. the family faces deep sorrow and community mourning.
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Ourth Street
Emma
Til Jeanenat
Waldo
Jones Writes Letter Accusing Ballinger of Unfaithfulness
Former Special Agent Jones, dismissed after testifying against Ballinger, mails a protest to the committee. He says he was fired for good service and that Ballinger acted unjustly, accusing Ballinger of unfaithfulness and citing faithful work.
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Portland
Jones
Ballinger
Runaway horse causes minor damage to carriage shop machinery
A horse owned by Joé Williamson bolted after dogs barked and struck a cart at the C. J. Black Porch, bending a front axle of an idle machine. The horse escaped unhurt and damage was limited to the machine.
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C. J. Black
Black Office
Joé Williamson
Chautauqua Week Features Domestic Science Class
Miss Helen M. Burr from Walla Walla will lead a popular domestic science class during Chautauqua week. Neighborhood Club gathers members as committees report strong interest and affordable charges attract a large audience for lectures and demonstrations.
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Helen M. Burr
Burr
Walla Walla
Hthel Tucker Stock Company Opens Za za at Airdome
The Hthel Tucker Stock Company debuts Za za a French society drama at the Airdome tonight with a scenic production and a promised full house. The first act features a state scene and lively comedy, and a La Grande band concert is set for 7 45 in front of the theatre.
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Hthel Tucker Stock Company
Airdome
Mrs Carlock and Miss Edwards at Tabernacle Concert
Mrs Carlock will accompany Miss Edwards with the pipe organ at the tabernacle concert Saturday night. The collaboration is expected to be most inspiring and uplifting for the audience.
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Mrs. Carlock
Miss. Edwards
Tabernacle
Iowa Pastor to Lead New Church in West
The Allcel Methodist Episcopal church has organized with about 65 members. District Superintendent J. D. Gillilan has secured a pastor arriving July ninth. Rev. H. B. Hamilton of Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, will lead the church. This is hailed as a notable ministry addition to the Grande Ronde valley.
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Allcel
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. 8. Hamilton
Morningside College
Sioux City
Iowa
Grande Ronde Valley
Heat claims two more lives in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports two additional deaths from the heat, bringing the city’s total to twenty six. The toll underscores ongoing extreme temperatures and health risks across the area.
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Philadelphia
Johns Lying At Death From Severe Burns
John Jones lies at the point of death suffering from very bad burns after an incident reported in the Gove Enginema area. Fire and medical teams work to stabilize him as authorities investigate the cause and assess injuries.
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John. Jones
Steaming Accident Hits Cove Man Near Bridge
John Jonesles was severely burned when a traction engine tipped over near Katherine Creek Bridge at Cove. Steam from the boiler poured over his body as the engine sank. he was taken home in a precarious condition with a chance of recovery reported later. He leaves a wife and five children.
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Cove
Katherine Creek
Mr. Jones
la Grande
Henry Chambers
Jones
Martin
GOME TO TRIAL THIS TERM ADJOURNED SESSION
The circuit court adjourned term will begin July 25 or the first Monday in August with forty bootlegging indictments to be tried separately. Demurrers were argued this morning and three were overruled. District Attorney Ivamhoe will announce the first cases to be tried, based on court and witness convenience.
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Knowles
Circuit Court
Adam Beck
Island City
Ivamhoe
Observer 15 Named Official Paper for City of La Grande
City council awarded printing duties to the Observer after a split vote. Four council members opposed saving money, while four plus the mayor backed the Observer. Other items covered include Sixth Street hard surface pavement estimate of 31984 dollars and sewer district estimates totaling 181,? thousand dollars, with remonstrances to be heard in three weeks.
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Observer 15
City OF LA Grande
Observer
Logsden
Fleming
Orvis
Munroe
Feith
J. L. Mre
Hemlock
Spruce Streets
Adams
Sixth Street
City Council Debates Hauling Contracts and Mains Policy
The council discussed city hauling bids and licensing, keeping old water mains for growth, and ordering the city engineer to review pipe work for deviations. They noted transfer firms quoted similar rates, considered a 50 cent daily raise for a prisoners’ keeper, and referred near beer evidence to the city attorney.
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Orvis
Jones
Fowler
Connellman Munroe
Aleu
Munroe
Woodell Reunion Week Opens With Family Gathering
The Woodell reunion starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday with many relatives and friends expected. On Sunday all friends are invited to attend and bring lunch baskets as Woodell hospitality will be generous. Rev Canfield will preach Sunday morning and T A Rinehart will give the annual oration.
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Woodells
Woodell
Rev. Canfield
T. A. Rinehart
Elgin Men Named Officers at Pioneer Association Meet
A Pleasant reunion ended with a brief business session selecting Elgin as the next meeting place. James Masterson of Elgin was named president and Attorney J D Slater of La Grande was chosen secretary treasurer as the pioneer association adjourned to meet again next June. Attendees came from all parts of the county and many from out of town.
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Ing Place
James Masterson
Elgin
J.D. Slater
la Grande
SOMO MYSTERY MADE CLEAR
Porter Charlton was arrested after arriving at Hobo Ken this morning, ending the long Somo mystery. The incident led to a quick police response and the suspect being taken into custody.
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Porter Charlton
Hoboken
Confession in Gruesome Como Lake Murder Case
Porter Chariton, alias Jack Coleman of Omaha, is arrested on arrival from Italy and confesses to murdering his wife at their Como home, striking her with a mallet, dragging the body to Lake Como, and fleeing via Genoa aboard a steamer. Police moved to take him into custody as the conflict with her brother escalated in the room.
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Como Lake
Porter Chariton
Lind
Lake
Chariton
Lake Como
Italy
Charlton
Alice
Jack Coleman
Omaha
Como
Genoa
Scott
Tate Wins in Escheat Case in Oregon
A circuit court jury ruled the estate of the late John Morrison escheats to the State of Oregon, potentially depriving his heirs of about 25 000 dollars of land in the county. The decision, reached at midnight, could be reversed on appeal to the state supreme court, with the distribution of the estate’s personal property not entering this phase.
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Eclrculc
Supreme Court
John Morrison
Oregon
State of
Ten killed in cavern collapse at Little Falls
Seattle dispatch reports ten people dead after a cavern collapse at Little Falls. Rescue and recovery efforts are underway as investigators inspect the site for causes and safety lapses. Local officials urge caution for onlookers and coordinate with state authorities.
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Seattle
Little Falls
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