Boosting Grande Ronde Valley Land Prospects Highlighted
Journalist Fred Lockley argues North Yakima Wenatchee and Medford show how local booster culture attracts settlers and investment. He notes Grande Ronde valley land values are far lower than Hood River or Medford areas and urges ongoing promotional efforts to realize its growth potential.
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Fairbanks Seeks Second Place in Taft Ticket Shuffle
In Washington Massachusetts Vice President Fairbanks remains openly after second place on the Republican ticket. Chicago campaign managers push delegates to secure his nomination alongside Taft on a Taft-Fairbanks ticket as the race tightens.
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Charges Hit Michigan University Secretary in Graft Case
The University of Michigan secretary James H. Wade faces disgrace over alleged misuse of funds amounting to 910,000. Attorney General Bird is said to press for his dismissal by the regents and demand reimbursement. the matter may go to the district attorney for action. Wade reportedly admits the graft allegations.
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Commencement Address Planned by Oregon Institute
Presiding Elder J. D. Gillian has been asked by the Oregon Institute, the academic department of Willamette University, to deliver the commencement address on June 16. An invitation has been accepted and he will also attend a regent board meeting at that time.
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Monster Parade Highlights Bellingham Fleet Celebration
Bellingham hosts 2000 bluejackets in a harbor celebration with a fleet parade, crowds along the waterfront, and a baseball game between a Connecticut team and Bellingham. Sailors will attend dances and events at White City and Fairyland rink, with days filled by naval guests and spectators.
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Paved Streets Movement Spurs La Grande Plan
A local push in La Grande advocates paving streets with easy payment plans. Voters previously bonded funds and allowed property owners to pay over ten to twenty years, avoiding full interest, as interest in improving intersections grows among business leaders.
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Local Pride Boasts of Paved Streets and Modern City
A fragmented note declares that the city plans to proclaim progress to the world by showcasing its paved streets and metropolitan development. It emphasizes the drive toward modern infrastructure and civic pride amid urban growth.
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Ruth
Mae Wood Not Weakened in Perjury Charge at Platt Divorce
Mae Wood, in New York, declares she will plead not guilty to perjury charges arising from the divorce action against Senator T C Platt. She says strong points were omitted out of respect for Platt's age and warns more details will surface at the next trial. She claims Platt threatened her and can marshal sworn supporters to back his case.
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Pirates of Naval Messages Spur Congressional Action
Atlantic Fleet officers report theft of official wireless messages by a telegraph company companion, exposing naval communications with vessels. The prepared report, dated Seattle May 22, urges Congress to pass penalties for the offense and cites company disclosure of official memages.
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Ruef to be tried again despite jury split
San Francisco reports attorney Francie J. Heney says the pursuit of Ale Ruef continues until the law is vindicated. Heaney notes disappointment but not discouragement as jurors split six for acquittal and Aly for conviction. He plans new papers for a retrial while Atlanta allocates 900 for mosquitoes.
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Governor Sparks of Nevada Dies After Illness
May 22 Nevada Governor Sparks died at 8:40 this morning after a six month illness of heart disease. Lieutenant Governor Don Dickerson, aged 64, succeeds to the governorship, becoming Nevada’s youngest chief executive. Sparks, 65, long active in western development, was born in Mississippi and built a fortune as a stockman before his 1906 election. His passing follows a period of illness and a federal troop deployment earlier in the year.
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Railroad wage cut touches thousands of western section workers
Chicago May 22. A general strike or walkout is in effect for all section men and laborers on railroads west of Chicago. Several thousand workers are affected as Western roads implement a fleet wage reduction.
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