Eastern capitalists inspect Oregon light and power plans
Boston, Chicago, and Milwaukee financiers visit La Grande and Union County to study investment in Eastern Oregon Light and Power holdings. Ray Nye leads the group with F A Harmon as pilot. rumors of a wider expansion along rail lines to include towns like Elgin, Summerville, and others surface as the party tours the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Farley
Boston
Wm. A. Jackson
Fidelity’ Trust Company
Milwaukee
Wesley Turner
Bond and Securities Company
Omaha
Neb
Frank B. Johnson
Omaha Printing Company
E. W. Cummings
Eastern Oregon Light & Power Company
Seattle
F. A. Harmon
Gen
Baker City
Electric Light Company
Union County
la Grande
Hight
Prosident
Nye
Oregon
Cummings
George V Proclaimed King as Edward's Funeral Planned
London May 9 George V was formally proclaimed king at 9 this morning with full ceremonial pomp. Edward VII’s funeral is set for May 20 at Windsor Castle with the body lying in state three days prior. Lord Balfour will oversee the obsequies, the coffin prepared from oak under royal guard, carried from Buckingham Palace to Windsor.
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London
George
Edward
Royal Preserves
Windsor
Ward
Lord Bachora
Windsor Castle
Queen
Albert Memorial Chapel
Two Roseburg Women Drown After River Boat Capsize
In Roseburg the North Umpqua river claim two young women Mrs Adeo Vial and Miss Hattie Smith drowned when their boat overturned near Winchester at midnight. The four were rowing with Lloyd Atterburg and Clarence Cole. one woman stood, frightened, and the craft toppled. Despite digging and dragging, the bodies were not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umpqua River
Winchester
Lloyd Atterburg
Clarence Cole
Mendelsohn Heals and Returns to Office
Dr. M. P. Mendelsohn has partly recovered from illness and is able to be at his office again today, resuming professional duties after the recent attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Mendelsohn
Union Debates Bond Issue and City Charter Change
May coverage notes a contested bond vote on a new high school and a proposed charter ordinance to raise bond limits for Union city improvements including water, light systems, and other municipal projects.
Cities neglect chances after visiting Louisville and other cities
Mesdames Bohnenkamp and Grady, leaders in the local park movement, returned from Louisville where they observed how cities invest heavily in park facilities. They warn that cities often miss early opportunities and later spend vast sums to acquire sites and maintain parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
W. H. Bohnenkamp
Park Association
H. C. Grady
Louisville
Chase Bohnenkamp
Pol Nenkamp
Route Adventure Reveals City’s Hidden Beautification
A traveler returned with reports of many locals and sorcery in the city. The narrative paints vivid scenes of beautification efforts and the condition of the streets, highlighting community energy and renewal.
Epworth League Enjoys Pleasant Evening at Fritts Home
Friday evening last the Epworth League gathered at B. G. Fritts home for a pleasant program. A musical program delighted attendees, games were played and refreshments served as the event concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
B. G. Fritts
New Versions On Comet Halley and Star of Bethlehem
Webster City Iowa May 9 The St Paul Universalist church congregation believes Halley's comet and the Star of Bethlehem are linked. Dr Spicer from the pulpit gave arithmetic calculations claiming that Christ was born four years before the credited birth and that the comet was due then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Towa
St Paul Universalist Church
Spicer
Christ
Missionary Offering Raises 233 Dollars at M B Church
At the M B church yesterday morning a total of 233 dollars was collected for foreign missions. Observers say this is a splendid showing for La Grande. The church plans to raise an additional hundred dollars to complete the congregation’s allotment. The collection took only minutes after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
la Grande
Observer Telegraphed News Pace Set La Grande Standout
The Observer proclaims its telegraphic service keeps La Grande timely with national and regional news. It notes swift reporting on King Edward VII and the ruler’s death, stressing Western Union transmission validates its dates and coverage for Union and Wallowa counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph News Service
la Grande
Telegraphic News Service
Observer
Union
Wallowa County
Telegraph
King Edward
Wallowa
Portland
Idaho State Line
Western Union
Mining Boom Foresees Joseph as World Leader in Metals
The Joseph Herald lauds local prospects and stamp mills claiming the district will surge to the front as a major global producer of gold, silver and copper. It compares Joseph's early potential favorably against Butte Cripple Creek and even South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Herald
Butte
Cripple Creek
South Africa
Joseph
Angels Attraction at the Isis Ter Impresses with Drama
A lively Isis Ter program features the film The Girl Agit the Future and a Western drama praised for strong acting. Critics note a compelling love story that adds heart and human stakes, with careful production details including a new drum trap drawing attention.
The 3d Rebekah convention at Cove
The 3d Rebekah convention held at Cove Saturday drew delegates from local lodge and Union with Summerville, plus 15 local attendants. Elgin was chosen as next meeting site with officers including Chairman Mrs Martha Rusdell of Elgin and Vice chair Miss Alexander of La Grande.
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Cove
Union
Summerville
Elgin
Martha Rusdell
Miss Alexander
la Grande
Mrs. Smith
Travelers Attend Portland Trial
Among those who left for Portland last evening to attend the mcriber trial were N. K. Weat, Jos. Palmer, Sam Bolton, G. M. Richey and Jos. Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Portland
McRiber
N. K. Weat
Jos. Palmer
Sam Bolton
G. M. Richey
Jos. Carr
Dallas Girl Run Over by Train in Oregon Fatal Crash
In Dallas Oregon a coroner held an inquest into the death of Miss Leighton of McMinville who was killed when a train struck the buggy she and friends were crossing near Bridewell station. Miss Eunice Lewis of Newport was badly cut and Whipple and J Scully of Sheridan were injured. The group had left the train to ride to Dallas and were struck as they crossed the back of the locomotive. Leighton’s body was mangled and removed from the pilot. the injured were brought to Dallas by midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Oregon
Miss Leighton
McMinville
Eunice Lewis
Newberg
Whipple
J. Scully
Sheridan
Bridewell
Club Meeting Tonight
A regular meeting of the club will be held this evening at the club parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cial Club
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Chicago
Alicelmeler Summerville
Ray Nye
Astern Oregon Light and Power Company
Freemont
Nebraska
A. Lansings
National City Bank of Chicago
The
Oregon Light and Powéeany
Tarritory
Imbtet
Rusmora
George V
Roseburg
Adeo Vial
Miss Hattie Smith
Adams Avenue
Foley Hotel
Adams
Greenwood
Reservoir
Second St
League
Washington
New York
Star OF Bethlehem
Towa Pastor
Angels
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