King's Illness Sends Market into Decline
London reports King Edward's grave illness and pneumonia fears dampen stocks as traders worry about his death. Markets opened under pressure with standard shares down and American securities under stress amid prayers for the monarch. Ottawa dispatches say the King remains unconscious and critical, with cabinet ministers fearing he may not survive the night.
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Canadian News
Grande Boys Qualify for Great Relay
La Grande athletes showcased calibre with a dead heat against Spokane in preliminaries at Walla Walla. Millering vaults well while Peare improves after being boxed in the half mile and Heldenrich suffers a hammer throw mishap. Conditions turn fine as the northwest meet grows into a premier event.
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posse hunts Indian who killed California sheriff
An armed posse sweeps Scott's Valley for the Indian who shot Sheriff Geogre Kemp amid an arrest attempt for alleged theft. Kemp, 55, left a widow and several children. In a separate report a five member family perished in a Coulterville fire started by an incubator.
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Chautauqua planning moves with notable invites
A La Grande committee discussed bringing electricity to the park, installing telephones, and contracting music for the Chautauqua assembly. Plans include a July 5 oratorio, a Mor mon choir, and inviting Bishop Paddock and Senator Borah for lectures while offering half fare for younger campers.
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Outside People Figuring on an Addition to La Grande
Local boosters see La Grande expanding within two years as land is subdivided into orchards and new homes. A 200 acre tract near Main Street is eyed for lots to meet rising demand as mills, pay rolls, and prospective rail, electric and irrigation projects push the city toward a 25 000 population. Investors expect rapid development and strong advertising to attract a good firm to develop the area.
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Portland Roads Bond Amendment Plan Arose At Rose Festival
In Portland on May 6 an interim petition circulated to voters seeking a law authorizing the state to issue bonds for road construction. The event followed a meeting at the Commercial Club with an amendment to the plan deemed necessary. A statewide Roads convention was called for during the Rose Festival, with expected representation from across Oregon.
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Klingenberg Takes Stand in Montesano Murder Trial
Montesano Washington May 6 Klingenberg the confessed murderer of Hadeberg testified this afternoon after the jury was excused for a debate on whether the prosecution could mention Hoffmanns murder. Witnesses identified the tattoo mark as Klingenbergs.
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Portland Schools Close Over Fever Epidemic
Portland reports a scarlet fever outbreak prompting a health board order to quarantine and close schools this week to prevent spread among children.
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Portland
Board of Health
War Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Passes House
Washington May 6 The sundry civil appropriation bill was passed by the house today. The appropriation carried is about 11 million dollars, nearly eighteen million less than the department had estimated. The total appropriations are estimated at twenty million less than last year.
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Earthquakes Rattle Southern California Areas
A series of light to sharp tremors were felt across Hanadford Fresno Kern City and Sacramento on May 6. The 8:42 a.m. shock lasted about three seconds with northwest vibrations and minimal damage such as dislodged chimneys. Authorities link the event to a wide area interior disturbance likely from Central American tremors.
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Sacramento
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Costa Rica Earthquake Kills Hundreds in Cartago
May 6 dispatches from Managua report refugees arriving in San Jose claiming Cartago, the Costa Rican capital, suffered a major quake that killed about 500 and left the city in chaos. Aftershocks toppled best districts as fires burned and burials were hurried to avert pestilence while survivors pull others from the rubble. Washington later said all Americans in Cartago are safe.
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