Body found burned near La Grande hints at accidental death
A charred tramp body was found near a railroad hut north of Crooks and brought to La Grande. Coroner C. T. Bacon and undertaker D. C. Stevens discuss an accidental death verdict amid theories of possible murder, with officials noting a hut collapse and heat as likely cause.
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Crooks
la Grande
C. T. Bacon
D. C. Stevens
Henry & Carr
Everett, Wath
Wellington
Ailroad
Peach Scenic
Reseus
Eight Trains Headed West Hit by Westward Congestion
Rail traffic slows as eight eastbound trains face blocking congestion with limited movement expected around eight o clock tonight. Southern Pacific and other lines report delays and resumed flow once blocks are cleared.
Government Road in Grief Strikes Near Paris
Government owned railroad workers threaten a strike starting today over pay. Engineers lead the push with national union support pledged for a federal action.
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Paris
Mar
National Union
Fire consumes half of Grand Parks metropolis in Klondike
A blaze in Dawson on March 3 destroyed half of Grand Parks, the famed Klondike city. The fire started at the Grand Hotel, a noted dance hall and gambling resort, and caused extensive damage across the area.
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Dawson
Mar
Grand Parks
Klondike
Say Funds Misused
Paria reports serious charges that relief funds held by authorities were misdirected. Resolutions by merchants demand an accounting for the million subscribed by the government for relief of the destitute.
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Paria
Train wreck claims multiple lives near Everett Washington
Official death list lists seventy three or more victims after a train wreck near Everett Washington. Survivors include a wan who was swept onto embankments and saved by a passerby.
Several Civil Cases Settled Before Circuit Judge Knowles
Multiple cases in the circuit court were settled and dismissed today. D. McDonald v. E. Bryant settee and dismissed. Rock Bros v. B. Frieble, and National Cash Register Co. v. Webb settled. State v. Donalds and others dismissed. Eastern Oregon Court quiting cases settled and dismissed. Hansen Bros v. A. B. Kinkin settled. other dockets marked settled and dismissed with damages or terms.
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Wilugr Cales
Jacobeuit
Knowles
D. McDonald
EL. Bryant
Rock Bros
B. Frieble
National Cash Register Cmpany
B. F. Webb
State
Wen. Donalds WA
Oregon
Hansen Bros
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V. Mw
Ronald Ti
Awakened Worker Survives Wellington Disaster
Nar Hienio awoke minutes before a Wellington incident and narrowly escaped as chaos struck. Charles Andrews, engineer of Saaveiworth, may have awakened earlier, aiding others to shelter before debris and smoke obscured the area.
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Hienio
Lee
Wellington
Heradly
Elo
Ideatie
Charles Andrews
Saaveiworth
Andrews
Odeds
Hélmet-like Light Monoplane Set for Sunday Flight
Will Cee Monoplane weighs 360 pounds and aims to fly in Richmond. Inventor Clifford O'Brien of California leads the project with an 86 pound engine delivering 36 horsepower.
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San Francisco
Richmond
Clifford O'Brien
California
Ranchers seek incorporation to irrigate 800 acres
Pinecreek and Hudson Bay ranchers plan to form the Umatilla Irrigation Company to bring water to flat, unused land for fruit and apple orchards. A high ditch would deliver sufficient water to irrigate over 800 acres, with promoter Wintenr Graham of Walla Walla among leads.
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Freewater
Mar
Pinecreek
Hudson Bay
Umatilla Irrican Company
Wintenr Graham
Walla Walla
Logal River Ice Breaks Trigger Flood Threat
Ice jams on the Logal River last night caused a powerful surge downriver with masses of ice flowing past Perry Bridge. The gorge near Oro Dell broke away, releasing debris as water levels stayed high, posing flood concerns for local communities.
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Grande Ronde
Uniaia Joma County
Fee
Oro Dell
Palmer Mill
Perry
Hilgard
River gorge threatens bridge as floodwaters surge
Large sections of debris and high water from the Grande Ronde river surge downstream. A massive gorge near Perry and a damaged bridge test the river’s flow with forecasts of renewed high water tonight and potential further damage to the Palmer mill area.
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