Rain Favors Farmers in Grande Ronde Valley
Reports from W A Worstell indicate last night and today’s showers brought 20 inches of rainfall over five days, improving crops by up to fifty percent. Valley-wide rains saved crops, though reports note heavier showers in the valley and some concerns over arid conditions in outlying areas.
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Mail Count Sets Record at La Grande Post Office
Yesterday the La Grande post office processed 8724 pieces of mail in and out. The count covers first through fourth class mail and will extend through May to tally nationwide results and sorting times. Postmaster Rickey and staff anticipate a busy month with possible delays after trains.
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Bad Man Spencer Sentenced In Union Case
Spencer of Union, described as a real bad man after gunplay, was brought to La Grande by Constable Bob Smith and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by the justice of the peace at Union. A small posse helped arrest him after he brandished weapons.
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Base ball dance at Elks hall for uniform fund
Excursion plans to Elgin for La Grande versus Elgin first game of the year are under way with a proposed 1 pm departure and return after dark. Fans are urged to attend the dance tomorrow at the Elks hall to aid the team and boost support for both clubs. Further details to be announced tomorrow.
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Illinois Senator seeks 108 bounty for babies
Illinois State Senator Edmond Beall pushes a $108 bounty for babies as a state policy proposal. The plan aims to provide financial incentive for families and addresses birth rates amid political debate.
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Ilinois
Thousands Join Taker Strike Across Pennsylvania Railroads
Pittsburg May 2 With from 7600 to 10000 already out additional walkouts are expected on the Pennsylvania railroad as officials prepare for a bitter struggle with the shop men. Union officials charge the railroad began a systematic fight against organized labor by dropping union men whenever convenient. General Manager Long denies this. Strike breakers are being imported to the Pittcairn shop and also to Altoona.
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Firemen to Elect at Rescue Hose Company Meeting
The annual election of officers for Rescue Hose companies 1 and 2 occurs at the council chamber on Wednesday evening. All members are urged to attend this important meeting.
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Council
Supreme Court Nears End On Key Trust Decisions
Washington May 2 With only two days left in the term it appears the Supreme Court will not announce rulings in the Standard Oil and American Tobacco trust cases. If delayed, decisions will await the court’s October convocation.
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American Tobacco Trust
Burns Claims Evidence in Ohio Legislature Scandal
Detective Burns arrived in Columbus and said the scandal his detectives uncovered in the Ohio legislature is the worst he has seen. He claims to have the case cinched against the solons.
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Solons
Quest for the South Pole Turns Into Race of Nations
Dispatches report Lt Shirase failing to reach the pole but alive as English, Norwegian, Australian and Japanese teams race toward the pole. Amundsen and Scott expeditions meet Henry Lund in New Zealand. parties move on separate routes toward the pole amid extreme cold.
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Reserve Life names W. K. Davie district manager
The Reserve Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis announced W. K. Davie, a long time resident of La Grande, will serve as district manager for Eastern Oregon with headquarters in La Grande. State manager J. H. Claridge officiated at the installation.
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Cameron dam defender faces deputy sheriff murder trial
Haywood Wisconsin May 2 The trial of John Dietz began today as he defends himself in the case accusing him of killing a deputy sheriff amid ongoing Cameron dam defense disputes.
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Cameron Dam
Royal Petroleum to Enter Local Field Against Standard Oil
In San Francisco on May 2, it was learned that the Royal Petroleum Company, a Dutch corporation with capital of about a half billion, will enter the local field to compete with Standard Oil. The company has won fights in Europe and plans offices in the United States to challenge the Standard.
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Schooner Capsizes Off Whitefish Bay With Crew Feared Dead
A two masted schooner capsized off Whitefish Bay Milwaukee on May 2. At least five crew members are feared dead and life savers departed for the scene this afternoon to search for survivors.
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Whitefish Bay
Pioneer Campbell dies at 73 after Oregon journey
William Brooke Campbell a member of the ox team trekking era died at his home aged 73. Funeral set for Wednesday at 10:30 from the Presbyterian church with Rev. S. W. Seemann officiating. Born in Springfield Tennessee 1888 he moved to Missouri in 1860 and to Oregon in 1865. He lived southeast of La Grande most of his life leaving five children and one son who predeceased him.
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Plains
Presbyterian Church
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Githe
Waabtucna
Wash
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North Powder
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Seattle
Brooks Campbell
Claude
Oregon Specialty Company Locates in Corpe Building
The Oregon Specialty company leases room one in the Corpe building to handle agency supplies for Unton County. The firm is being installed today and will start business immediately with a complete line of merchandise.
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Labor and Labor Interests in Los Angeles Criminal Case
In Los Angeles on May 2 officials indicate the case will be tried on its merits as a criminal matter. District Attorney Fredericks plans no venue change, aiming to avoid labor or capital issues and focus on evidence. Lee Rappaport, defense attorney, says the McNamara case is a criminal matter and unions are not involved. wife Ortie McManth collapse reported in Chicago.
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Foreign naval forces land in Canton to quell rioters
British blue jackets and marines with rapid fire guns have landed in Canton from four warships to quell potential Chinese outbreaks. No foreigners hurt yet but missionaries across the province are feared. Four cruisers two French warships two American and one German gun boat are in the harbor.
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Radical changes urged in currency commission report
Nashville May 2 a report filed today outlines provisions calling for radical changes. The currency commission of the American bankers association submitted the document detailing proposed reforms and adjustments within monetary policy.
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