Orchards Cleaned Up as Moth Control Gains Momentum
In Union County, orchards show renewed care with pruning and tillage. Photographers capture miles of blossoms as fruit centers push for cleaner trees. The Thronson Fruit Company cages larva for timing spray operations while a surge of demand for sprays spreads through small and large orchards alike.
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Eilat
Union County
Wrastdale
May Park
Imber
Cove
H. J. Ritter
Frank Bridges
Roe L. Cleaver
Thronson Fruit Company
Imbler
Captain Willie Peare and Team Win at Walla Wallaward
Captain Willie Peare and manager Henry Heldenrich today lead a squad of athletes at Walla Wallaward. Other named participants include Stanley Carpy Cecil Virgil Bolten Jay Millering Arlo Meyers and Lee Reynolds in a featured event.
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Willie Peare
Henry Heldenrich
Walla Wallaward
Stanley Carpy
Cecil
Virgil Bolten
Jay Millering
Arlo Meyers
Lee Reynolds
Ship Wreck Farralon Disappears Near Seward
May 4 report from Seward Alaska states the steamer Farralon wreck on Luma reef has vanished. The hulk likely washed seaward by tides and currents.
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Seward
Alaska
Farralon
Luma
Fee
Mme Labadie to Appea r Before Presbyter ian Ladies
Miss Margaret Van Norman travels ahead arranging for Mme Labadie’s appearance on May 11 under Presbyterian Church auspices. Oregon University President Campbell and city press endorse Mme Labadie in the highest terms.
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Margaret van Norman
Mme
Harriet Labadie
Mme. Labadie
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Campbell
Oregon University
Citiéa
Publishers pull May Contemporary Review over king criticism
The May issue of the Contemporary Review was withdrawn after an article harshly criticizes King Edward. The writer, not named, says the king failed to manage the Lords and Commons dispute and warns the monarchy may end if a peaceful settlement is not found.
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London
Contemporary Review
England
Edward
Commons
City Population Growth Eyed In La Grande and County
Local forecasts estimate La Grande population around 6500 to 6650 with county total near 24000. Court officials conducted a straw poll to gauge the official count, suggesting a steady rise from 3900 ten years ago and aligning with state estimates from five years prior.
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la Grande
Union County
Court House
Enterprise Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration
The people of Enterprise plan a large Fourth of July event with a first class band from La Grande and an orator to boost the American Eagle. Balloon ascensions, races, and greased pig and pole contests are planned, aimed at a county wide Wallowa County celebration to draw visitors from across the area.
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Enterprise
Committee On Music
la Grande
Wallowa
Postmaster John C. Young Expected To Die Today
Portland May 4. Postmaster John C. Young is not expected to outlive the day. He is suffering from stomach cancer and has been seriously ill for four days. He was originally from Baker City.
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Portland
John C. Young
Baker City
88 Inches of Rainfall Bless Farmers in Grande Ronde Valley
Heavy rainfall last night, measured at 88 inches by Weather Observer W A Worstell, boosts spring grain sowing in the Grande Ronde valley. Seeding in low, swampy areas lagged, but overall the shower is viewed as timely and general in effect, aiding farmers as most grain is already up.
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Setiolians
W. A. Worstell
Grande Ronde Valley
Taft praised by Temple Graves at St Louis
John Temple Graves of the Hearst forces told Farmers Union delegates that Taft was one of the most honest officials in the country and blamed Roosevelt for drafting popular measures while leaving unpopular ones for Taft’s successor. Taft arrived in St Louis and commented on railroad rate bills and Panama Canal progress.
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Roosevelt
Taft
John Tom
Tate
Panama Canal
Calla Taft
St. Louis
John Temple Graves
Hearst
the Farmers Union
Africa
Grande Ronde Valley to Send Large Rose Festival Delegation
Citizens predict a strong turnout from La Grande Union and Elgin for Portland's Rose Festival this June. Local supporters say the Grande Ronde delegation will boost city presence and prosperity, with plans for attendees to wear Valley badges as a welcome signal.
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la Grande
Union
Elgin
Grande Ronde Valley
Portland
Oregon
Bank Wins In Appeal In Grande Ronde Case
The Oregon Supreme Court in Pendleton dismissed an appeal involving the Grande Ronde Electric company and the receiver of Farmers and Traders National Bank. The electric company sought to stop the receiver from suit over an overdraft. Judge Knowles had sustained a demurrer for the receiver, and the higher court upheld the lower court.
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Supreme Court of Oregon
Pendleton
Grande Ronde Electric Company
Farmers and Traders National Bank
Electric Company
Knowles
Neidner
Ramsey
King Haakon and Roosevelt Share Warm Station Welcome
King Haakon and Queen Maud greeted Franklin D Roosevelt on arrival in Christiana at noon. The scene drew thousands at the station as both leaders wore plain frock coats and exchanged friendly salutations.
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Christiana
Haakon
Queen Maud
Roosevelt
Neidner Hosts Five Hundred Evening in Washington Home
Mr and Mrs Walter Neidner entertain guests this evening at their home on Washington and Fir, inviting six tables for the Five Hundred game as the social highlight.
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Walter Neidner
Washington and Fir
Investment interests progress and court booster remarks
J. K. Wright of the La Grande Investment company has almost completed planting his Cove tract and is also planting 50 acres in his Imbler orchard tract. Judge Shehan, a pioneer attorney of Enterprise, is in the city returning from Pendleton after appearing before the supreme court where he jokingly said he gave the court useful advice. He is a Wallowa county booster and speaks candidly about the garden spot without fear of contradiction.
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J. K. Wright
The
la Grande Investment Company
Cove
Imbler Orcard
Shehan
Enterprise
Pendleton
Supreme Court
Wallowa County
Repainting at A. T. Hill Drug Store
The A. T. Hill drug store undergoes an interior repainting to improve its appearance and brighten the shop.
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A. T. Hill Drug Store
Aomori Fire Destroys 7000 Homes Triggers Aid Rush
Aomori suffers a major blaze that destroyed about 7000 homes yesterday afternoon. Hundreds were injured or missing as troops aided rescue efforts and relief supplies are urgently requested for the 40 000 residents.
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Tokio
Aomori
Nearly finished homes mark city improvement drive
In the city, many residences near completion reflect steady progress this month. R D Hamiltons large Wheat Adams avenue home nears finish, J G Snodgrass bungalow at Int and Washington is almost done, Cedar between Washington and Main houses advance, Anna Brooke cottage at Cedar and Jefferson shows strong start, and excavation begins for Dan Phillips home on Jackson avenue.
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R. D. Hamilton
Wheat Adams Avenue
J. G. Snodgrass
Int
Washington
Cedar
Main
Anna Brooke
Cedar and
Jefferson
Dan Phillips
Jackson Avenue
Subpoena Drive Grows for Scriber Trial Witnesses
Portland will host a large group of witnesses for the Scriber trial with a special Pullman car arranged for Saturday departure. Besides 54 subpoenas issued yesterday, 25 more subpoenas are expected in La Grande once U S Marshal Griffith returns from Woolowa county. Most defense witnesses are called by the defense, not the government.
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Portland
la Grande
United States
Griffith
Wallowa County
State Evangelist Rev N K Gregg Visits Area
State evangelist Rev N K Gregg of the Christian Church arrived from Elgin yesterday afternoon. He travels to Boxer City to conduct church work there. The congregation has built a comfortable tabernacle for worship until a church is erected.
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N. K. Gregg
The
Christian Church
Elgin
Boxer City
Threats in Legal Case Stir Bribery Rumors in Chicago Railroads
A bill by John C. Potter seeks to stop Chicago Western Indiana Railroad from paying 525 000 tied to graft probes in real estate deals. The filing hints at bribery links with Chicago city council and railroad executives, including Dillis Fetsler and Delano, with references to quiet legislation.
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Chicago
John C.potter
Chicago Western Indiana Railroad
Fetsler
Delano
Wabash Railroad
Western
Indiana
New Lunch Counter Near Depot Corner Takes Possession
New owner takes possession today at the corner of Depot and Street Station. Former conductor Pearson operates the place with partner G J Black, while Mr Webb plans to resume work with the team.
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Habeas
Depot and Son
Pearson
Tes
Webb
G J. Black
Minister Called Back To Conduct Robertson Funeral
Rev. Ford A. Bilis returned from the Wallowa country to conduct the funeral of Mrs. G. W. Robertson. Mrs. Bilis is spending a few days on an outing at the Minam.
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Ford A. Bilis
Wallowa
Mra
Robertson
Bui
Minam
C W B M Meeting Set For La Grande
C W B M members plan a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs Ty Scroggin with field secretary Mrs Ellen Hunter present. Hunter recently returned from Wallowa and will stay in La Grande until after Thursday.
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C. W
B. My Willy
Ty. Scroggin
Ellen Hunter
Wallowa
la Grande
Observer Office To Track Whitman Meet Returns
The Observer reports its Whitman meet headquarters will receive returns starting at 3 o clock tomorrow. Initial results may be slow but will be posted conspicuously if not by 6. most data should arrive by 4 80. On meet day Friday returns come in faster.
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Meet the Observer
Whitman
Hill Party Visits Fruit Farms Near Salem
James J. Hill and Louis Hill with their party arrived this forenoon over the Oregon Electric. They visited nearby fruit farms, lunched at the club, and began the return to Portland at 3 this afternoon.
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Salem
James J. Hill
Louis Hill
Oregon Electric
Portland
Grand Jury Opens Illinois Senate Bribery Probe
Chicago May 4 District Attorney Wayman began an inquiry into bribery linked to the election of United States Senator Lorrimer. Charles White a state legislator testified about alleged payments and a $2000 fee to vote for Lorrimer. Lee O Neill is said to have paid part of the sum. The grand jury plans to call more lawmakers as White testifies. Lorrimer returned from Washington and denied the White report.
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Chicago
United States
Les White
Ilinois
Lorrimer
Lee O'Neill
White
Washington
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