Local Faction Nominates R. Eberhard for La Grande Land Office
Colon R. Eberhard of Joseph in Wallowa county is nominated for receiver of the United States land office at La Grande Ore. The interview outlines his rapid ascent since opening his office and his qualifications including deputy prosecuting attorney role and accounting expertise.
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Eberhard
Joseph
Wallowa County
United States Land Office
la Grande
Ore
Baker City
Pendleton
Wallowa
A.A
Governor Hughes Denies Clemency for Mrs Mary Farmer
Albany March 22 Governor Hughes refused to grant clemency for Mrs Mary Farmer sentenced to death for the murder of Sarah Brennan. Clemency denial clears the path to execution at Auburn on March 29 leaving no legal obstacle to carry out the sentence.
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Hughes
Albany
N. Y
Mary Farmer
Sarah Brennan
Auburn
Steamer Inman Does 10 Pieces In Misdirected Rescue
Captain misjudged fire on a burning vessel off Bolinas Bay. The steam schooner R D Inman, commanded by Captain C J Lancaster, attempted aid thinking a geese afloat fire ashore, but struck Duxberry reef off Bolinas Bay. The Inman then wrecked. K D Inman torn to pieces. rescue efforts unsuccessful.
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San Francisco
C. J. Lancaster
R. D. Inman
Duxberry’s Reef
Bolinas
Open Debate on Tariff Begins in House Gallery Packed
The House opened general debate on the tariff bill as spectators crowded the galleries. Representative Payne urged passage with protective measures and revenue, while Olmstead of Pennsylvania served as temporary speaker during the discussions and Cannon presided on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Payne
House
Cannon
Olmstead
Pennsylvania
Union Enforces Sunday Closing Ordinance Sparks City Debate
The city of Union reports numerous violations of a new strict Sunday closing law enacted last Tuesday with an emergency clause and effective Saturday. No warrants issued due to unnamed witnesses, with no arrests yet and no trials scheduled. Citizens debate the provisions as supporters call it needed and opponents call it unjust.
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City of Union
City Recorder
Salem asks Navy for 13 inch guns from Oregon
Salem officials led by Mayor Governor Benson request from Secretary of the Navy that two 13 inch guns from the battleship Oregon, now being dismantled at Bremerton, be presented to Oregon. The movement originated with the Salem board of trade last week.
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Salem
Secretary of the Navy
Benson
Oregon
Bremerton Navy Yard
Salam Board of Trade
Missing balloon party feared in Sierra Madre search
In a blinding snowstorm over the Sierra Madre and Mojave, Captain A E Mueller and five companions aboard the balloon American ascended from Pasadena Saturday and have not been heard from for four hours. Rescue parties are organized with Lane C Gilliam of Walla Walla among the crew.
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Sierra Madre Mountains
Mojave Desert
A. E. Mueller
Pasadena
Lane C. Gilliam
Walla Walla, Wash
Roosevelt Sails Tuesday to Africa Venture
Theodore Roosevelt his son Kermit and daughter Ethel arrived in New York from Oyster Bay to inspect quarters on the Hamburg liner. He met Outlook staff and transacted financial business with Douglas Robinson before sailing the next day.
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Roosevelt
Kermit
Ethel
Oyster Bay
Hamburg
Outlook
Robinson
Rangevelt
Ladwith
Durée
Douglas T Robinson
Aged Pastor Barlow Ordained at Elgin Church
In Elgin on March 22 Rev. W H Gibson and Roy Starkey of La Grande ordained Rev. Barlow Inte of Genenville Michigan to the Elgin Baptist pulpit. Barlow aged 74 led an active campaign for converts with six converts reported on the first night. He is father of the Barlow family known for building the Elgin greenhouse.
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Elgin
W. H. Gibson
Roy, Blarkey
la Grande
Barlow
Genenville
Mich
Elgin Baptist Church
Gibson
Starkey
Mr. Bean
Fey. Barlow
Mr. Barlow
Barlows
Central Railroad of Oregon Sold for 200000 at Union
A large crowd attended the Union sale of the Central Railroad of Oregon receivership assets. Only one bid was made, by Charles E. B. Graham, for 200000, with the property and holdings sold to him. Graham will stay in Union for a week to decide future expansion plans.
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Dolph
Portland
Henry N. Berry
Boston
Charles EB. Graham
Graham
Union
la Grande
T Hele Homes
Bida
Hood River Girl Dies After Drinking Carbolic Acid
Everett reports the death of Allee R. Mark age 22 who drank carbolic acid while preparing to leave Seattle for Hood River Oregon. She had been visiting Prof J G Sweedland of Everett High School and had packed a graduation gown for her sister before the fatal act.
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Everett
Seattle
Hood River
Ore
Allee R. Mark
J. G. Sweedland
Everett High School
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Pasa
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Party of Six
Rivairds
Tae Aneeloe
Tnat
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Africa
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Theodore
THE
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Clouse
Rake
Billie Whithe
Whitla
Papa
Wamma
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Pontiac
Pat Crowe
Railway of
Hidder
Tire Holdings
Cove
Union City
Bend Com
Mittee
Mr. Graham
Gil
Tacoma
Alice Griffin
May Miller
University of Puget Sound Girls
Kent
Captain Read
Bénbow
University
Newlin Drug Store
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