Union horse show boosters arrive in La Grande
A parade of thirty horses led by two o clock arrival marks a strong start to the Union horse show effort. Commercial club hosts greet the mounted delegation at the Foley hotel while riders rest after a long valley circuit, earning praise from Portland publicist J. J. Bayer for exceptional advertising value. The group plans individual visits tomorrow as they continue preparations for the June event.
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la Grands
Foley Hotel
Moreh
Konlets
Brehard Wetrida
Calon
J. J. Bayer
Portland
Josaph
Foley
Madero and His Wife Provisional Death of Republic Leader
Brief item notes a provisional death claim tied to Francisco I. Madero and mentions his wife in the context of early Republic turmoil. The fragment suggests a political upheaval surrounding their status.
Benjamin F. Bush and George Gould Head for Misesuri Pacific
Benjamin F Bush and George Jorge Gould Ise lead a voyage toward Misesuri Pacific aboard the Chonen, seeking new ventures and strategic connections in the distant maritime region.
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George Jorge Gould
Ise
Misesuri Pacific
Opening of Alaska lands auction sparks political clash
The text reports a contentious push from Alaska settlers toward Washington to advocate opening Alaska lands and government control. Joslyn of Fairbanks led a reformist bloc criticizing President Roosevelt and Pinchot, alleging assertions about trust and constitutional respect while Liason hints at fraud in claims including the Birmingham claim that fueled Pinchot Ballinger tensions.
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Ate
de Alaska
Gert
Washington
Amites Gesting
Pate Joslyn
Fairbanks
Alaska
Roosevelt
United States
Pinchot
Theodore Roosevelt
Repo
Ci Vision
La Follette Pushes Prosecution Probe On Trusts
Lawmakers debate competition law violations linked to Standard Oil trust. La Follette leads on Lorimer case as expansion of inquiry appears likely. Prosecution motions face a tough path but aim to empower Attorney General with draft proceedings and broader oversight.
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la Follette Agata
Jk Todd
New York Railway Pathenais F i 2
Wests
Surhe RoWah ‘Alipany
Sta Archbold
Bedard
Snator la Follette
Presbyterians Adopt Severe Resolution Against Catholic Church
In Louisville on May 2 the Southern Presbyterians debated a resolution calling for war on the Catholic church, denouncing it as a menace and blight. Rev D Painter of Yancey Hill Virginia presented the measure, criticizing government support and accusing newspapers of aiding church influence. A special committee was appointed to study the resolution amid virulent rhetoric targeting Chief Justice White and the Catholic church.
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Louisville
Supreme Court
Presbyterian Assembly
D. Painter
Yancy’ Hill
Virginia
Sita
White
Catholic Church
Confession by Leader Ties To Hall of Records Dynamiters
Los Angeles May 28 The grand jury was to hear evidence against Bert Conners a structural iron worker and John Parks arrested for trying to dynamite the Hall of Records building One woman was implicated and they were named as accomplices in a confession They lived in San Francisco and Los Angeles and were seized while preparing to depart for Seattle The suspects were held under guard for five hours of cross examination at the district attorney’s office.
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Los Angeles
Bert Conners
John Parks
Pecal Iron Workers’ Union
Hall of Records
Conners
Fredericks
San Francisco
Seattle
Night Shift Orders Continue At Palmer Lumber Mills
The article notes a new order to add seventy five skilled workers and extend the night shift at George Palmer Lumber. It signals a contradiction to retrenchment policies and promises indefinite continuation of the double shift with more work at the mill and in camps.
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George Palmer Lumber
Revenue From Subscriptions and Payment Terms
Fragmented text outlines subscription values and durations including six months and one year options. Mentions proportionate increases and a note about observers receiving content. Names, dates, and concrete figures are unreadable or garbled.
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Sd Paldann
District No 1 and 2 Candidates Contest Volunteers Guests
The notice lists candidates in Districts 1 2 for the Portland Rose Festival observer’s guests. It names La Grande El gin Union county and Wallowa county contestants with vote standings and addresses. Prizes include trips to San Francisco hotel Gearhart scholarships and music lessons.
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la Grande
Yolce
Portland
Huff, Ruby
Seventh
L Streets
Martin
Irma
Fourth Street
Frankie
D Avenue
Nutter
B. B
Williams
Fred W
Davis
Ada
Snow
Alice
Union County
LaGrande
Robertson
Zella
Hansen
Agnes
Perry
van Housen
Hazel
Wilson
Eva
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Phedler
RF. D. No
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Chattin
Violet
Summervime
Conrad
Nellier
Arnold
Mabel
Elgin
Birnie
North Powder
Russell
Bethel
Bigth
Kesphr
Stella Linhler
Lil Woodell
Etta
No. 1
Summerville
Tses
Wallowa County
Pine and Eagie Valleys
Observer
Portland Rose Fistival
San Francisco
Gearhart
Gearhart Park
Whitman College
Macc Crry Business College
Ilénet
Publicity Manager Organizes Local Promotion in Wallowa County
Publicity manager James Sayer coordinated publicity efforts across Wallowa County promoting county events. He engaged local organizations and businesses to organize multiple promotional points at various sites, aiming to boost community engagement and visibility.
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James S . Sayer
Ogie
Stephandy Wallowa
Water Main Break Disrupts Second Street Area
Chaos followed a water main break near Second Street and Pennsylvania Avenue as horses belonging to a local resident caused a service pipe to rupture. The incident flooded surrounding lawns until repairs restored water service.
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Syne
Uhemmelven Sap Cn
Pennsylvania Avenue
Crandall
Oliver Reappointed to State Child Labor Commission
Salem May 23 Governor West reappointed Mrs. Turner Oliver of La Grande to a four year term as a member of the Oregon Child Labor Commission. The appointment restores her as a commissioner representing Oregon.
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State Child Labor Commission
Salem
Governor West
Turner Oliver
la Grande Aga
Child Labor Commission
Vernor Chamberlain
Oregon
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