Public lands opened for settlement in Blue Mountain area
The government announces restoration of specific public lands in the Blue Mountain national forest Oregon to settlement and entry beginning June 1 2008 with entry restricted until July 1 1908 at La Grande Land Office. The notice lists extensive township and section ranges and warns no rights may be claimed before the dates.
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Blue Mountain National Forest
la Ta Grande Land Office
Jovihyad Office
Department
Department of the Interior
Geneval Land Office
Washington
Db. C
Oregon
Secretary of the Interior
United States Land Office
la Grande
Seltono
Township 11
Towne Ship
Township
Townahly
Township 10
Townentp LI
Willamette Mivridian
Gardiner Takes Stand In Corruption Trial Testimony Shifts
In a continued courtroom session former official L Rayburn and ex mayor Gardinier testified with limited changes from the prior trial. Witnesses described payments and scheme details, noting $150 and later $180 divided between Gardinier and Bartlett's office as examinations questioned prior statements. The defense highlighted inconsistencies in Gardinier and another witness's accounts.
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Urhal
L. Raybern
Maye J
Bh. Stoddard
BR. Snook
Smith
J. N. Klein
Rayburn
Ganvoline
Hartiett and Gardinier
Rested case adjourns as defense denies gambling payoff
The defense rested after testimony from Part eu who denied receiving money for gambling and disputed key state allegations. He stated he never profited from the pot and refuted friction within the group, claiming he would oppose majority pressure but not stand in its way. He denied the Marshall Rayburn talk about putting someone “in a hole.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parteu
Witniiss
Hile
Gambing
Gardinier
Vilna
Marhal Rayburn
Ohio convention endorses Taft and roosevelt platform
Ohio Republican convention in Columbus adopts Taft friend driven plank endorsing Taft for president and Roosevelt era ideas. The platform supports a square deal, enforcement, industrial liberty, regulation, employer liability, injured government employee compensation, tariff revision, harbor and waterway improvements and reduced congressional representation. Unanimous for Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Terrible O110 Disaster at Collinwood School
A deadly fire at the Collinwood school near Cleveland kills many children and adults as flames spread through a two section town area. The coroner notes a mix of middle class families among the victims while a railroad yard and suburban residences also suffer. A separate report notes a bank robbery gone wrong with cracksmen escaping after blasting a safe at Mt. Rab bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinwood
Cleveland
Lake Hile
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Dedication Service Set for First Baptist Church
The dedication of the First Baptist church in La Grande is planned for March 29, 108. Notables will attend, and Rev J W Brovigher will speak March 27 on "What’s Under Your Matt" at White Temple in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
la Grande
J. W. Brovigher
D. D
Portland
White Temple
Wreck Near Pendleton and Nebraska Political Moves
A derailment near Pendleton halted traffic as baggage cars toppled and crews cleared the main line. No serious injuries reported to fireman Graybear and Phennin. Nebraska Democrats and Populists meet to select Bryan delegates for Denver and St Louis. Oregon hop crop for 1907 estimated at 250,000 bales with cooperative plans forming among growers.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Omaha
Neb
Denver
St Louis
State Central Committee
St. Louis
Portland
Oregon
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Hope Muslin
the People’s Store
Opera House
Fred Demieet
Geneva
Frank Pierce
Gardiner
Stan
Forfer
Ganmtinier
Cinir Wolee
Cnardisier
Otate
Ommio Republicans
Tate
Pige I
Suece
Emerald Estate
Robert Emmett
Mthuviaem
St. Patrick
Mt. Orah. O
Aafe
Mt. Rab Bank
BR. Thornton
Pendleton
Phennin
Graybear
LA Grande Evening Observer
Observer
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