Firemen Strike Averted And Pay Agreement Signed
Firemen’s union and city officials reach a signed pay deal ending the strike. The agreement, resulting from late talks, settles increased pay and returns fire crews to duty at the BIS headquarters. In boxing news promoter Cosforth plans a May 14 bout between Raw and Billy Papke after an earlier Pittsburg clash with Ketchell.
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San Francisco
Marek
Fulions
Prank Kious
Stanley Ketchell
Pittsburg
Cosforth
Raw
Billy’ Papke
Agreement Ends Locomotive Brotherhood Strike Threat
Unleago March 24 An agreement settling all disputes between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the Western railroads prevents a general enginemen strike. Men gain seniority for promotion, a 12 1 2 percent wage increase will be arbitrated under Erdman Act, and the seniority system will be in place within 60 days. Labor Commissioner Neill hailed as mediator.
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Unleago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Piramen
Western Railroads
Trig
Erdman
Famalitar S
Settlers from Idaho Acquire 1600 Acre Oregon Property
Valentine Mickleh family arrives from MarketLale Idaho and heads to Imbler to unload belongings. Mickieh recently bought the Bryant pines west of Suimierville totaling 1600 acres from La Grande Investment Co.
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Italie
Valentine Mickleh
MarketLale
Idaho
Imbler
Mickieh
Bryant Pines
Suimierville
la Grande Investment Co
Explosion on Seattle Boat Wounds Six Crew Members
A gasoline explosion aboard the fishing boat Silver Wave ties up at the Seattle wharf seriously burned six crewmen. The fuel had leaked after refueling in the afternoon and a lighted match from the cook ignited fumes triggering the blast.
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Seattle
FINE HOME SOLD IN WEST LA GRANDE
The J. E B. Conners property in west La Grande was sold by La Grande Investment Co to 8. D. Crowe of the Home Independent Telephone Co. He will take possession about April 15.
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J. E B. Conners
West
la Grande
la Grande Investment Company
8. D. Crowe
Home Independent Telephone Company
Crowe
Outline of the Body Politic For the Present
The fragment hints at a political outline with Republican tensions and a rik of factional moves. It mentions a party size around seven million and readiness to resent false moves, suggesting internal consolidation. The text is incomplete but signals a broader governance or party realignment discussion.
Gross fires ver dultor defense in medical suit
A jury hung in a malpractice dispute where plaintiff seeks 106 dollars against a doctor and the defendant counters with damages up to 2500 dollars. The case appears unresolved with references to crossfire and potential new venue.
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Phillips Jury
Drayn
Bridence Weing
Alliance Talks Forge Labor Party Link With Farmers Union
Progressing today the American Federation of Labor plans a union with the Farmers Union. The Farmers Union, soon meeting in St Louis in May, may hear a speech from Gomyers on the proposed alliance. Farmers claim 4,000,000 members and the Federation 3,000,000 as they discuss a labor and shrone political party. Regulars and insurgents ratified Republican caucus nominees for the Tal ed committee but threaten conflict if the other side acts hostile. Insurgents say they seek harmony and did not seek places on the rules committee. Regulars hope for party unity.
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American’ Federation of Labor
Farmers’ Union
Farmers’ ‘Union
St. ‘Louis
Gomyers
Labor & Shrone
England
Republican Party
Court Proceedings Roundup With Trials and New Venire
The report details ongoing circuit court cases including a gunshot wound case with a verdict expected by evening, defendants in a malpractice dispute and a June term resumption. A special venire of six jurors was ordered and new jurors secured. Tomorrow’s docket features O R and N versus P Coolidge concerning undercharged cement shipments with W A Robbing guiding the plaintiff and Col Ivanhoe for the defense.
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Laila
Gio
Lantus
Cromwell
Kiddle
Portland
Childers
Circuit Court
Coolidge
Cpurt
W. A. Robbing
Cochran & Cochran
Col. Ivanhoe
Moknson Granted New Bond in York Case Hearing
Court records show Moknson released on $6000 bond furnished by Jack Joharug after a judge presided over the York case involving Learing as BOGh of Norann Pindar. The complaloast details remain unclear in the fragment.
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Moknson
York
Fairbanks and Wife Return After World Tour
President Fairbanks and his wife arrived back in their home city after a worldwide tour. They were met with a rousing reception by the local people upon their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falrbanky
Indidwapalia
Fairbanks
Indianspana
WH Reforest Olympics Port Angeles Plan
The Forestry Department will plant seven hundred acres of timberland with Douglas fir this spring in Port Angeles area. This first phase aims to reforest damaged lands and boost local timber resources and employment in the region.
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Angeles
Forestry Department
Record of a massive Olympic reserve fire decades ago
A historic fire in the Olympic reserve scorched 10 000 acres and left the forest completely ruined after three years. The entry notes the unprecedented scale of the blaze and its long lasting impact on the landscape.
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Olympic Reserve
Four Club Plan Breaks Up Local Pro Baseball Effort
Enterprise may form a pro league with four clubs including Nampa and La Grande. Grant Lincoln attended Boise conference as leaders seek Class D pro system. If Enterprise rejects proposal, amateur teams may fill the open field. Cairo dispatch notes Roosevelt safety concerns in Egypt and British reaction.
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Bela
la Grande Wold
Sehen Nampa
Beker
Ta Grande
Ledigue
Welssr
Sémons
Prine
Nampa
Boise
Grant Lincoln
Enterprise
Lincoln
Fifteen Perished as Dixi Founders Off Cuxhaven
Fifteen crew members died when the Norwegian steamer Dixi foundered off Cuxhaven today. The loss was confirmed as all hands were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Dixi
Cuxhaven
Ford denial of Morgan purchase rumor shocks Detroit
Outlets of the Ford Auto Company today denied the rumor that the company had been purchased by Morgan Interests forming an automobile trust. The truth would imply consolidation with Studebaker and United States Motor Companies, a move described as urgent for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford Auto Company
Morgan Interests
Planta
Studebaker
United States Motor Companies
Cairo Police Guard Teddy in New Security Speech
Cairo police guard the area during a recent speech by TRB Colonel Roosevelt amid heightened tensions. Authorities emphasize the need for cooperation with government bodies and maintain police presence to ensure order and safety.
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Cairo
Roosevelt
Thie Hotel
Carridge
Tiias
Bowstrous
Paspa Ag
Pobie
Formant
Khartoum
Lillis Fleeing City After Bank President Attack
Kansas City reports heavy speculation on Jere Lillis's whereabouts after his attack by Jack Cudahy. Officials say Lillis plans an indefinite vacation abroad and will not return to lead the bank presidency.
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Kansas City
Jere Lillis
Jack Cudahy
Lillis
Timw
Hank
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BIS
Neill
Washington
Fine Home
The
Telephone Company
City
Farmers and Labor Federation
MAY United
Hatourts
Fort Banibs
Oxfords
Sie
Faresta
Oregon
Teddy
TRB
Snathen
Kansas
Unu
Newlin Drug Co
LA Grande, OR
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