Elgin Donates Right of Way for Blue Mountain Railroad
Chief survey leaders George Alexander and Mr Goodrich head east with field notes after completing preliminary routes from Elgin to Walla Walla and Cove Granite. Elgin citizens pledge about seven miles of free right of way from the base line near Elgin to Wenaha forest reserve, boosting hopes for a Grand Ronde Valley connection and a 2.5 percent grade.
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George Alexander
Mr. Goodrich
Blue Mountains
Milton
Cove
la Grande da
Walla Walla
Higin
Mr Alexander
Boston
Chicago
Elgin
Grand Ronde Valley
Wenaha Forest Reserve
Corps of Surveyors In
Alexander and Goodrich
Umatilla
Main Street
Alexander
Earthquake Destroys Santiago. Dozens Die in Port Limon
Port Limon reports that the town of Santiago was flattened by yesterday's quake. A count of fatalities runs into the score, with many residents missing or injured.救
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Port Limon
Santiago
Auto Crash Injures Two at Brighton Beach Race
A high speed crash during the 24 hour race at Brighton Beach Oregon sent driver W. Endicott and machinist McGruder flying from an auto near the grand stand. Both suffered serious injuries in the thirteenth hour of the event.
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Brighton Beach
W. Endicott
McGruder
Roosevelt Lunches Hunter Grew at Berlin Embassy
Berlin May 14 Roosevelt dines with Joseph Grew assistant secretary of the American Embassy. The two discussed hunting and nothing else during the informal meal.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Joseph Grew
Stenographer Kerby accuses Taft over Ballinger letter
Washington report cites stenographer Frederick M. Kerby claiming Lawler dictated a memorandum and a taft exoneration letter for Ballinger. Kerby says the draft evolved through multiple revisions with inputs from Lawler and others. He vows to produce his original notebooks if called before committee.
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San Francisco
Washington
Frederick M. Kerby
Interior Department
Ballinger
Lawler
Taft
Glavis
Beverly
Kerby
Taftd
Louis R. Glavis
Garfield
Congressional Committee
Social Season Moves Through Summer Weddings and Gatherings
In a busy June week, La Grande society hosts numerous parties and club events. The Tuesday Musicale elected new officers including Mrs. T. J. Scroggin as president and Mrs. Hattie R. McDonald as vice president. A surprise party honored Mrs. H. A. Bridges and Mrs. B. H. Bates on their birthdays, with friends presenting flowers and refreshments.
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Social la Grande
Lyle
Tuesday Musicale Club
T. J. Scroggin
Hattie R. McDonald
L. F. Dunn
KE. Polack
M. Anthony
G. R. Carlock
H. A. Bridges
B. H. Bates
Frank Bridges
Frank Lilly
Wm. French
G. L. Cleaver
G A. Carlock
Cove Team Sails In For Track Meet At La Grande
Cove, Oregon May 14 Special. La Grande brings its largest squad yet, but many new faces limit expectations. Readies veterans from Walla Walla for key points while younger runners gain experience for next year. Results show 100 yd dash and other events with Walters Myers etc. La Grande leads 22 to 14. Cove features several strong men amid many thirds and seconds.
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Cove, Or
Warpy
Walters
Myers
Peare
Roberts
Heindrichs
Millering
Carey
Richards
Cove
la Grande
Walla Walla
Tion
Lost Boy Found Near Creek After Kidnapping Alarm
Kenneth Wood, two year old son of Tracy Wood in Portland, was found today after being believed kidnapped. He went missing Wednesday near Kusa when his mother lost track of him. A woman heard faint cries and located the boy a few inches from a creek. He was extremely hungry and unable to move, having crawled to safety.
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Portland
Kenneth
Tracy Wood
Kusa
A. A. Vilsack Sentenced for Bank Casher Misdeeds
Pittsburg on May 14 A A Vilsack former cashier of the German National Bank was sentenced to eight months in jail and fined 5000 for his misconduct.
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Pittsburg
A. A. Vilsack
German National Bank
Plain talk urged business men to unite for Grande Ronde growth
Tow Richardson of Portland addressed La Grande business leaders urging concerted effort to boost land values and attract residents. He warned many newcomers will leave if the region does not improve, urged forming a ladies auxiliary to the Commercial club and a La Grande delegation to visit outside areas.
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la Grande
Tow Richardson
Portland
State of
Oregon
Richardson
Grande Ronde
Hood Warde Dnee
Grande Ronde Valley
Roosevelt studies social conditions during visit to Berlin
Berlin May 13 Roosevelt showed interest in social conditions by visiting model tenements for the poor and the Old People’s home as part of his entertainment. He made copious notes and announced plans to study similar issues in England, provided his voice improves.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
United States
England
Earthquake Recorded in Washington May 14
The government seismograph recorded an earthquake shock lasting 48 minutes in Washington early today. The quake location was reported as uncertain.
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Washington
Neluie Village Wind Point Holds Line in Clash
A scarce defender from Neluie Village Wind Point manages to counter a portion of Clalma’s attack. The tight stand showcases skill amid a difficult matchup and signals a potential turning point for Neluie’s efforts.
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Neluie Village
Vinacke Wins Part of Timber Claim in North 4
A decision by the general land office modifies the Vinacke versus Bursell contest in township 4 north, granting Mrs. Nellie V. Vinacke the timber claim portions overlapping Bursell lands while affirming other parts. The ruling relies on a land settlement rule limiting rights to the quarter section settled. Bursell retains the remaining tract if challenged by others or if appeal fails.
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Mra. Vinacke
North 4
Brusell
General Land Office
Register Bramwell
Eberhard
Angel
Nellie V. Vinacke
Ciy
Harvey R. Bursell
Wallowa
Oregon
Mira. Vinacke
Buysell
Wader
Burgel
Vinack
Bursett
Vinabke
Elgin Buries Hatchet Faces Elgin La Grande Contest
Manager Barnes announced Elgin lineup for tomorrow's inter-city baseball game in La Grande. C Hallgarth Auburn pitches Patten 2b Christiansen 3b Crum as toner, Russell in left, Breshears in right, with a large Elgin delegation aiming for a merry chase.
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Elgin
la Grande
Jane
la Cem
Barnes
C. Hallgarth
Auburn
Patten
Christiansen
Crum
Toener
Russell
Neld
Breshears
Feld
Hyde Jury Fails to Agree in Kansas City
May 914 report from Hyde case states the jury is in disagreement after failing to reach a verdict. The jurors slept through the night and the judge ordered them recalled with a note they would not return Tuesday.
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Hyde
Kansas City
Mim
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Goodrich
The
Elgin Recorder
Yuniil
H. T. Shelley
Mesdames Y. A. Walnum
Jess Paul
Bert W. Hutchinson
F. Bay
Ben W. Noyes
A. W. Nelson
Ethel McKennon
Cora Scott Harding
Edward Rapin
Bertah Kelly
Kathleen Thomas
Etta Owens
Nina Tuckey
Lulu Dawson
Mesdames Lelia Thomas
Emma Harding
Cora Harding Scott
Harry Zurbrick
Charlie Harding
Ben Zurbrick
Edward Harding
Wilbur Zurbrick
Wayman Harding Scott
Lyle Musicale
C. Scriber
Liszt
Juanilta
Miss. Little
Ammeer
Mrs. Birnire
Chautauqua
C. Moore
Ethel Gurling
Wil
LeJauneuse Club
Act. Hill
Alice
Helen Currey
Iniz Knowles
Serena Rohan
Grace Pickens
Nellie Pickens
Ethel Wright
Jeanette Smith
Marie Bolton
Mia
Frances Wilhelm
Ray W. Logan
Chester P. Newlin
Scroggin
Team 10 Cove
Méyers
Carpy
V. Bolton
Virgil
Cecil Bolton
Beare Irwin
Reynolds
Peare Irwin
Lottes
Mile—Green
Rice
Wight
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