Oregon Republicans Name Taft Delegates in State Convention
The Fulton Taft faction controls the Oregon state convention selecting four delegates at large for Chicago and choosing district delegates. In First district, Taft is endorsed with calls for free locks and canals at Oregon City. Johnson leads Minnesota's Democratic convention, with 22 delegates to Denver likely instructed for him.
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Fulton-Taft
Green
Oregon City
Portland
Therepublicans
Oregon
Chicago
Jonathan Bourne
Charles W. Foulton
Clateop County
George H. Will Home
Multnomah
A. N. Gilbert
Marion
W. Kuykendall
Lane
Seyond
Rue FB
Thomason
Umatilla Wunty
Henry Waldo Coe
Multnomah County
Roosevelt
Congres
Taft
Johnson
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Denver
Allee THM Meets With Accident on Porch
This morning Miss Allee slipped while pressing on joists of a new porch at the A. T. Hill residence. She fell and gash near the throat area, causing a painful injury. The observer reported she was renting and responded to a phantom call this afternoon.
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A.T. Hill
Allee
Reverend Whyte Leaves for Baker City Mission
Rev. Father Whyte departed this morning for Baker City to attend the athletic mission now underway there.
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Father Whyte
Baker City
Body Found Three Weeks After River Descent
The badly decomposed body of Dick Batters, a logger with Grande Ronde Lumber, was found last evening near the Perry log drift at Hilgard and brought to La Grande. Coroner and undertakers prepared the remains for burial, with fellow workers covering funeral expenses. interment set for this evening.
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Grande Ronde
Hilgard
la Grande
Dick Batters
Han
Henry & Carr
Mr. Batters
Grande Ronde Lumber Company
Perry
Perry Dam
Perry Fee House
Tornado Toll soars in Louisiana Arkansas and Texas
Meager reports indicate more than 100 killed across several Louisiana towns and Texas areas after a tornado crossed Varlois, Gillfarm, and nearby communities. Communication remains cut. Little Rock and Shreveport areas seek updates as damage spreads.
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Atlanta
Varlois
Louisiana
Dn Gillfarm
Bellinger
Shreveport
Lite Rock
Texarkana
Texas
Lith Rock
Little Rock
Gilliam
Poutal
Washington endorses Taft in state convention
Spokane May 14 Taft to be endorsed at the republican state convention with McGraw appointed temporary chairman and plan to select a permanent chair later. Key supporters include Frank Post, Ham, Ballinger, Hammer, and Robert Momo as delegates backing Taft and Roosevelt.
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Spokane
John Wl
Metros
Kings County
Mar
Taft
Aston Wie
McGraw
Ihfa
Frank T. Post
DT. Ham
Swoknane
Ballinger
Brattle Umerson
Hammer
Baligit
Robert Momo
San Jian
Ale
Afghan ruler reported assassinated amid confirmation doubts
St. Petersburg May 12 reports say Amir Habib Ullah Khan of Afghanistan has been murdered though confirmation remains uncertain. The chaotic convention scene in Helivm and noisy affiliations are mentioned as background to the turmoil.
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St. Petersburg
Ameer Habio Ullah Kahn
Afghanistan
Swindler Arrested in Venice Ship Hotel Case
Los Angeles May 14. Wanted nationwide on swindling charges James J. Maltholl part proprietor of the ship hotel at Venice was arrested by U S marshal Youngwort and jailed awaiting extradition papers from Minnesota.
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Los Angeles
United States
James J. Maltholl
Ship
Venice
Marshall Youngwort
Alinnesota
Strong Bank Falls In Cleveland Amid Deed Of Assignment
The Reserve Trust company filed a deed of assignment to Superior Savings & Trust company. Depositors will be paid in full. The event surprised locals as Reserve was once among the city's strongest banks. The paper notes a long ongoing land office contest case involving Umatilla interests still in progress on its fourth hearing day.
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Gircus
Strong Bank
Cleveland
Reserve Trust Company
Superior Savings & Trust Company
Pati
Caden
Land Office
Umatilla
Warns of Forest Decay If Conservation Is Delayed
James J. Hill, Great Northern head, told the Governors Conference at the White House that immediate forest conservation is essential to prevent rapid depletion of Pacific coast timber. He warned that several timber varieties could be exhausted within ten years without reforestation and urged action by Uncle Sam and federal policy. President Roosevelt presided as Governor Charles S. Deneen of Illinois was slated to preside later that afternoon.
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Washington
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Sesson
White House
He Wen
Sam
Ronnevelt
Ashownedd
Covernor Charles 3
Deneen
Tinea
Auction set for La Grande Market Day sale with horses and odds ends
The La Grande Entertainment and Market Day association announces a public auction one week from next Saturday featuring a long list of items from spinning wheels to blooded horses. The catalog includes multiple horses with ages and weights, wagons, farming implements, and household goods.
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Publis
Wi Bo
la Grande Entertainment & Market Day Association
Luryen
Lit
Het
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Hevman
Winnem
Altheim
Linesta-fonsevell League
Herrin Vyntrel
Herrin
Amor of
Afanesina
Hilal
Troose- Velo
Clyde
Hamilton
Hua
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Horne
Murray
Top Bugsy
Pete Hurrens
Hick Haynes
Axis
Chalne
Ploka
Hill’s Drug Store
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