Elliott Opposes Fixed Rates in National Rail Policy
President Elliott of the Northern Pacific Railway argues against federal rate fixing, saying government control may not boost railroad service or capital expansion and could undermine popular support for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Denver Chamber of Commerce envoy William Hooper denounces regional discrimination favoring San Francisco and the Pacific coast and critiques private car monopoly.
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Series News Association
Washington
Ellott
Northern Pacifico Railway
Commission
Denver
William Hooper
Denver Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Alaska
We Must Wait on Mall Delivery System for Oregon City
Washington ruled that Oregon City must wait for a free mall delivery system after applying on the basis of fiscal year volume. The period used to measure business is from June 38 to June 30, and La Grande will wait until June 30 to file again.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Oregon City
Gepazizacat
la Grande
Representative Assembly Called for End of June
The minister of the interior announced at a conference that a proposed Representative Assembly will be convened at the end of June. Members will be appointed by the government rather than elected by the people.
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Petersburg
Fine Hereford Cattle Parade Through Grande Ronde Valley
This morning Mr. F D Gaskill drove a herd of pure bred Hereford cattle through the city to pasture near Morgan Lake. The E J Conrad stock impressed observers with their splendid condition and strong mothering calves. The two year old bull appears flawless and the herd demonstrates range adaptability, suggesting the valley could become world famous for outstanding cattle.
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F D Gaskill
Morgan Lake
E J Conrad
Inskill
Grande Ronde Valley
Williams Juvenile Opera Company to Open at Steward's Opera House
The Williams Juvenile Opera Company featuring about thirty children aged 4 to 12 will open a Monday May 22 engagement at Steward's Opera House. The troupe performs singing dancing and stage effects with a repertoire of modern comedies and song hits. An all star cast of young performers joins the show described as a top season attraction. The YMCA meets at the Baptist church at 7:30 this evening.
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Williams Juvenile Opera Company
Steward's Opera House
Williams Opera Company
Suspected theft and fraud arising from false advance payment claim
Amon Thompeon, jailed on accusations of taking £100 from a carriage of the Deere as an advance on a planing mill that never arrived. He allegedly purchased money at the Wallowa port for a machinery house in St Louis, but sheriff records show no such transaction. Rumor links Thompeon to a recent marriage and divorce case, with authorities seeking funds via his brother and awaiting replies.
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Amon Thompeon
Oscar
The
Deere
Thompeon
Wallowa
St. Louie
Mr. Land
Wallows
Enal
Builders plan two Story structures on Cove site
Will construct an eight corps operation at the Cove area as work begins on the east wall of a two story structure. Mesre Bissland and Biol withdraw from a contract and will proceed with cement block construction on the adjoining lot. A machine for making blocks is due Monday.
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Mesre Bissland and
Biol
Pleasant Resort Sighting in Ladd Canyon Oregon
A fragment describes Ladd Canyon in Oregon as a scenic outdoor rest area with a mountain stream and abundant trout. It notes high cliffs protecting from wind and mentions a Linberger cabin offering refreshments and provisions for teams.
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Oregon
Ladd Canyon
Linbergera Cabin
Teame
Home Talent to Be Given Katzenjammer Picnic
The Commercial Club secured Miss Clara Louise Thompson to stage The Katzenjammer Picnic a musical comedy. She recently presented it in Baker City to the largest opera house audience yet seen, and the cast will feature the city’s best local talent under her renowned direction.
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Clara Louise Thompson
Miss Thorpson
Baker City
Opera House
Miss Thompson
Europs
President Taft to hear more witnesses in Bowen Loomis case
Washington May 20 The President and Secretary Taft held a conference on the Bowen Loomis controversy. Taft said additional witnesses would be called before he submits a final statement to the President.
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Washington
Taft
Presbyterians vote on Winona Lake Cumberland consolidation
At the Presbyterian General Assembly the proposal to consolidate with the Cumberland Presbyterians was announced. Four hundred and thirty-three voting Presbyteries approved and thirty-nine rejected. A special committee will canvass the vote and report a plan.
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Winona Lake
Cumberland Presbyterians
Presbyterian General Assembly
Train Crash Near Paris Texas Injures Many Passengers
A San Francisco bound passenger train from St Louis plowed through a bridge near Paris Texas today. Reports say many people were injured. Mr and Mrs John Scott plan to leave midweek to spend the summer in Walla Walla.
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Paris
Texas
San Francisco
St Louis
John Scott
Walla Walls
Treasurer's Call for County Warrants Union County Oregon
Notice states the Union County Treasurer will pay warrants presented and endorsed before June 13, 1900. Dated May 19, 1905, in La Grande. No interest allowed after May 19, 1905. John Frawley, Treasurer of Union County
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Union County
Oregon
la Grande
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