Local News Notes and Campaign Commentary
The issue urges taxpayers to organize against a division proposal, claiming three quarters of county voters oppose it. Republicans in La Grande unite to back the GOP ticket, while references to Chamberlain and buttons appear in a campaign context. The piece also discusses road oil experiments and crude oil use on rural roads in California and its mixed results for heavy hauling.
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la Grande
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
California
Oregon Direct Vote for Senator Hailed by Editorial
The piece argues Oregon has solved the senator election via direct vote, removing legislative responsibility and aligning state practice with congressional elections. It contrasts Illinois moving toward direct primary and potential use of initiative and referendum, praising the West for liberty and reform.
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United States
Oregon
Illinois
West
Teach the child art to beautify life, says Baker City Herald
A Baker City Herald column argues that introducing children to art elevates life and prevents a sordid, unhealthy existence for those who know nothing of the beautiful.
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Baker City Hearld
County Treasurer Calls In Warrants To Cut Debt
County Treasurer John Frawing announced warrants issued before May 1 1902 are due and since March 1905 he has called in warrants totaling 78191 80. This amount nearly equals the total tax levy showing prudent fund handling and reducing interest. The result could bring Union county closer to debt freedom in a few years.
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John Frawing
Union County
Independent candidate H O Holmes seeks legislature seat
Esteemed resident H O Holmes of the Cove filed as an independent candidate for the legislature. His petition lists the Cove and Union County names and states the issue is county division. Holmes had previously lobbied in Salem on division and questions arise about timing and support from Democrats and Republicans.
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Eo H. Holms
the Cove
Gove
Union
Salem
Holmes
Birthday of Czar Nikolaus II Celebrated in St Petersburg
The city sparkling with decorations as thousands join birthday observances. Churches filled with worshipers offering prayers for the Czar, imperial gun salute fired, grand reception at the palaces, promotions announced, and evening performances plus fireworks noted.
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Scripps News Association
St. Petersburg
Neva
Nicholas II
Denmark
Alexandra Alix
Ludwig IV
Hesse
Ice Cream and Cake Social at M. E. Church Tonight
Remember the Ice Cream and Cake social at the M. E. church this evening to benefit the athletic club. Attendees are urged to give strong patronage and support the community event.
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M. E. Church
San Francisco Losses Estimated at One Million
Pittsburg Pa May 7 1 C Frank E L Dooly Gen Agt National Union Insurance Co Portland Ore Dear Sir The maximum amount of our San Francisco losses will approximate one million dollars but we anticipate considerable salvage from earthquake causes The stability of the National Union is beyond all question The stock holders have subscribed 750000 payable on call for a guarantee fund to provide for our San Francisco losses E E Core President National Union Insurance Co By G H Powers Local Agent
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Pittsburg Fe
Frank EL Dooly
National Union Insurance Co
Portland
Oregon
San Francisco
National Union
Notice of Restoration to Settle Lands in Baker City Reserve Oregon
Restoration notice opens lands to settlement at La Grande Oregon on July 18 1906 under General Land Office procedures. Describes remaining parcels in sections 35 29 32 township ranges 8 9 south east and willamette meridian with fractional quarters to be opened for entry filing and selection.
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Baker City Forest Reserve
Oregon
Department of the Inteior
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
United States
Baker City
Blue Mountains
United States Land Office
la Grande
Willamette
W. A. Ricnards
Hill's Soda Fountain Offers Popular Drinks
A nostalgic note describes quenching thirst with sodas at Hill's soda fountain. The piece highlights affordable beverages for customers and mentions spending on clothes, rent, and family needs while sharing a cheerful, musical refrain.
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Hill
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