Boom Era Foreseen for La Grande as New Garage Planned
A wave of local improvements signals a booming La Grande. The La Grande Investment Co plans a 68 foot front garage on Washington avenue between Depot and Fourth, to sit near the Blue Mountain Creamery, with ground owned by promoters and contractors being sought. Other upgrades include homes on Fourth Street and P street, cement sidewalks, and a brick bungalow on North La Grande, all reflecting widespread prosperity and an active building period.
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la Grande
la Grande Investment Company
Washington Avenue
Depot
Fourth
Blue Mountain Creamery
A. Murray
George Palmer Mill Yards
North Lake
C. W. Bearden
Fourth Street
South la Grande
Julius Rorsch
Adama Avenue
Firstrest
Fred Knutson
George Palmer
North la Grande
Jack Childs
Fir
A. T. Hill
J. K. Wright
Patrest
Second Street
Arthur Williams
W. BH. Bohnenkamp
A. Thomas
Sipar
Adams Avenue
B. P
Jodie
Empire Day Observances Across Britain and Canada
Empire Day marking Queen Victoria birthday was celebrated today in London and across the empire with flags, school programs, and patriotic groups. In Canada, Empire Day will be widely observed with services tomorrow in many churches commemorating the queen’s birthday.
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England
London
Empire
Toronto
Queen Victoria
Bubonic Plague Reported in Caribbean port cities
May 23消息来自 Willemstad 传来波多黎各港口的黑死病疫情扩散消息 村登陆La Guayra 病情据称严重 La Guayra 出现恐慌与致命后果 信息来自 Puerto Cabello 的报导
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Willemstad
Puerto Cabello
la Guayra
Noted land fraudster Puter writes off the press booklet
Portland May 23. W. J. Burns confronts land felon A. D. Puter with a revolver at arrest in Boston. Puter’s book The Looting of the Public Domain describes his capture escape and rearrest in Oakland and paints a different version from other writers. He claims sensational Northwest incidents in Washington Oregon and Idaho.
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A. D. Puter
Portland
W. J. Burns
D. Puter
Puter
Puters
Boston
Burns
Oakland
Cal
Putor
Pactle
Northwest
Tisho
Washington
Oregon
Principal M. P. Holmes Dies Heroic Rescue
At Fresno California May 23 a race at a track turned tragic when a runaway horse attached to a sulky threatened children in the crowd. Principal M. P. Holmes rushed to shield them and was crushed with a fractured skull and is reported to die.
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Fresno
Cal
M. P. Holmes
German Editor Harden Wins Victory in Empire Supreme Court
Maximilian Harden, famed for exposing the Knights Round Table and William II’s court, wins a new hearing after the empire's supreme court finds his trial unfair. His 1890s case against Count von Moltke and the related perjury charges against Prince Léo Eulenberg are cited. Harden’s release on bond is ordered as public clamor subsides.
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William
Harden
Detroit to Host Second International Boiler Makers Meet
Detroit Michigan will host boiler makers from the United States and Canada for the second International convention. Sessions run from Tuesday through Thursday next week with all members invited to attend in the city.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Canada
Secon International
Emperor Joseph Falls Ill in Vienna Rumors
Emperor Frans Joseph has caught a fresh cold and general audiences are suspended due to his age and ill health, causing uneasiness in Vienna.
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Emperor Joseph
Vienna
Frans Joseph
Platt to Leave Senate and Return to Private Life
New York May 29. Senator Thomas C. Platt announced he will not seek another United States Senate term, saying his withdrawal to private life is decreed and age stands between him and office. He expressed regret over Mae Wood's divorce case, noting her imprisonment on perjury charges.
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United States Senate
Mac Wood
New York
Agin
United States
Tam
Thomas C. Platt
Mae Wood
Worgan
Platt
Senate
Nation Republican
Atlantic Armada Arrives in Seattle Amid Enthusiastic Welcomes
The Atlantic Fleet reaches Elliott Bay with Admiral Sperry receiving a gold key to Seattle. Gov Mead and Mayor Miller honor officers as trains and ships flood the city with cheering crowds and loud salutes. A reception and grand ball follow the public welcome.
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Seattle
Admiral Sperry
Beastie
Ward
California
Zattio
Vanlige
Elliott Say
Remels
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Northwest
Mead
Miller
Admiral Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
Ely
North Carolina Vote On Prohibition Next Tuesday
Prohibition election set for next Tuesday as North Carolina faces a dry state decision. Governor Glenn leads the temperance campaign in Raleigh with Georgia already dry.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Georgia
Glenn
Pendleton Residents Set for Portland Witnesses in Land Fraud
A group of Pendleton residents depart for Portland to testify in land fraud cases against notable Uma tila county and Pendleton individuals. The case sparks grand jury action and widespread anticipation locally.
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Portland
Pendleton
Umatila County
Student Affairs Committee Members Resign
The article reports resignations from a student affairs committee effective June 1. A. M. Cathcart of the law department and Bwide of the department resign, amid tensions over editor Pitch’s actions and conservative stance. The minority critics and Professor Cathcart opposed the committee’s moves.
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Ites
Dent Affairs
A. M.cathcart
Law Dh
A. Bwide
Wartment
the. Co
Pitot
Ite D
Metro Law School
Calty
Clarke
Hiv
Cathcart
Roosevelt says Bonaparte will not resign over rail case
President Roosevelt denied rumors that Attorney General Bonaparte threatened to resign over clashes with private railroad interests. He stated there is no plan to suspend proceedings and that Bonaparte remains chosen to decide the hearing city for the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad matter.
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Washington, DD. C
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Rhalen
New York, New Haven & Ford Railroad
Bomton
Man Nearly Dies From Gas Fumes At Hotel Atherton
Henry Cook, an employee at the Hotel Atherton, fell unconscious in the cellar while repairing a gas pipe. He awoke four days later unable to cry out or move, and was found Friday night. Doctors fear he may die.
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J Fee Conaclang
Henry Cook
Atherton
Momday Cook
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Idah
Montane
Wyoming
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Boo
Shiehild Wether
Harriet Stanton Biitch
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Hill's Drug Store
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