Oregon Republicans Back Taft and Local Men in State Endorsements
The First District Republican convention in Portland endorses William H. Taft for president and praises Oregon leaders including Charles W. Fulton Willis C Hawley and H. M. Cake. It urges congressionals to push federal ownership and funding for Willamette Falls locks and canal to ensure free navigation and removal of obstructions.
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Republican Party
Oregon
William H. Taft
United States
Willis C. Hawley
H. M. Cake
Turan
Willamette River
Oregon City
Congress
Conference at Haines Discusses Reform and Reform
The La Grande district Methodist conference met in Haines for its fourth session May 12 to 14 with 10 ministerial members present. Recommendations included admission on trial for F. M. Jasper and deacon’s orders for A. L. Howarth and J. E. Garver, plus renewal of licenses for five ministers. Talks covered Reform Enforcing of Anti-Liquor Laws and the Pulpit Civic Reform link. Next meeting set for Summerville next year.
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Haines
la Grande
Methodim Epiacopa Church
Siidows
J. D. Gillan
P. L. Johnson
J. Finger
Baker City
C. D. Fawcett
Huntington
F. Wheeler
Yale
R. W. Curry
Cove
A. PF. Kilne
Summerville
A. L. Howarth
Joseph
Henry Martin
Mora
J. D. Bird
Wallowa
J. E. Carver
Nyssa
F. M. Jasper
J. BE. Carver
J. W. Mack
T. A. Braysfield
A. F. Kline
BR. W. Curry
J. E. Garver
Rev. J. Finger
Notice for Public Sale of Isolated Tract in Oregon
Public sale notice from the Department of the Interior United States Land Office La Grande Oregon dated April 9 2008 announces offering the NW SEY Rec 24 T 58 R 95 5W at 10 am on May 18 to highest bidder. Adverse claimants must file by the deadline. Also includes a weather note about rains aiding stock and grass on Hills ranges.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
la Grande
Ore
General Land Office
Woman Changes Color in City Jail Illness
Millie Watkins, jailed for vagrancy and drunkenness, suddenly darkened to an ebony hue in the city jail yesterday afternoon. She was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital in critical condition. Doctors cite heart weakness from liquor as the cause. hospital staff and Matron Simmons reacted with alarm as the symptoms progressed.
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Millie Watkins
St. Vincent's Hospital
Portland
Simmons
Dr. Zolgier
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Ferguson
E. D. Selder, the Candy Man
Porth
Gregon
Chas. W. Fulton
United States Senate
Wisconsin
Adcook & Fritts
C. Bramwell
A. A. Roberts
Meat Company
Fir Street
Ing
C. W. Preston
Depot Street
GEO. Krieger
la Grande, Oregon
E. M Wellman&Go
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