Trial recalls old Western land conflict in Harney County
In Portland on May 28 the William Manley trial drew reminiscences of harsh days between ranchers and settlers in Harney County Oregon. William J. Reider testified about the fence around 80 000 acres of public land claimed by the government and the long running feud between ranchers, sheepmen and cattlemen.
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Portland
Oregon
William Manley
Harney County
William J. Reider
Relcher
Peter French
Greeks Return After Work on Wal lowa Extension
About two score Greeks employed on the Wal lowa extension returned this afternoon from the work site.
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Wallowa
Community bids God-speed to Damon couple before Portland departure
Neatly twenty friends gathered at Mrs. M. H. Kirtley’s home last evening to bid Mr. and Mrs. E. Damon God-speed. The couple plans a coastal trip and may relocate to a lower altitude, departing for Portland tonight for most of the summer.
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M. H. Kirtley
E. Damon
Portland
Damon
Carnival teen vote standings amid counting delay
Miss McCall leads with 430 votes and Miss Ray urn has 408 as final tallies. A ballot remained uncounted and voting closes at midnight tomorrow after the 4 o'clock update.
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Miss McCall
Rayurn
Enter prise trip plans for the Ivanhoes
Mrs. F. 8. Ivanhoe will leave tomorrow for a month’s stay in Enter prise. After visiting there she plans to attend the Seattle fair. During the summer Mr. and Mrs. Ivanhoe will not keep house and have stored their goods to rest while the weather is warm.
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Ivanhoe
Enterprise
Seattle Fair
Soldiers slain today by Moros
A sergeant and two privates of the United States Army were killed by Moros who surprised the outpost of the 18th Infantry near Keithley. Two columns of infantry pursue the Moros as reports reach Manila headquarters on May 28.
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Manila
United States Army
Keithley
Comic acts headline Scenic show this evening
All new pictures appear with two crackerjack comics and a lively program. Miss Grobé delivers her best performance to date and the Scotch Macks draw large crowds, with Manager Gardiner enjoying strong attendance as the week continues.
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Miss Grobé
Gardiner
Western comedy drama hailed as best play by critics
Audiences praise the western comedy drama as the finest of its kind and note the Taylor Stock Company will perform this and two other plays next week at Pastime theater.
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The
Taylor Stock Co
Hurry on Canals Promises Quick Irrigation Work
A board member says within a month permanent canal routes will be chosen by Engineer Crowly and construction contracts let to expedite work. After final report and dam-site visit, main canal lines begin in about two weeks. lateral ditches follow after canals are finished with a summer dam. Bonds will fund dam construction as land titles are secured.
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Crowly
Drowley
Conway Given Two Years In Penitentiary
E. Con tranger from Colorado was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to entering and robbing the Inland City flouring mill and burgling several other stores. He was arraigned at 9 am before Judge Knowles and showed little nerves, having apparently anticipated the penalty. The case proceeded quickly with discovery of no past records by local authorities, leaving the sentence to stand.
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Red
Dead man identified by Spain passports and letters
Officials say the deceased may be Damian Alongs, found with passports from Spain and letters addressed to him. Papers include a Pro v of Albox alcalde introduction and a September 26 1908 letter from Camp Uta Construction in Oroville California. Multiple travels from New York to Colorado and toward Idaho are noted.
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Spain
Damian Alongs
Utaa Construction Company
Oroville
Cal
Jose Ramerez
Oma
Albox
Almena
Man Killed in Unclear Circumstances Mentioned
The text notes uncertainties about the killer's background and character. It asserts the deceased was likely a laborer with a passport class indicating modest means, yet mentions the victim carried a photograph from Hovrin of two well dressed, intelligent Spanish women.
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Hovrin
Officials Wreck Telephone Lines In Pasadena
Pasadena officials cut local wires by error disabling 893 telephones and the city fire alarm. Police guarded severed lines to deter repairs as authorities deemed the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company franchise payment overdue. Cables to San Francisco Pomona Covina and the Postal Telegraph circuit were also cut.
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Los Angeles
Pasadena
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
San Francisco
Pomona
Covina
Memorial Day Observances Planned for La Grande
La Grande marks Decoration Day Monday May 31 with a 10 o'clock procession from the G A R hall to Masonic Cemetery to decorate graves. A banquet follows at noon. Afternoon services are at Central church with prayers, songs, recitations, solos, addresses by Rev J W Oliver and Rev C B Deal, and audience singing led by Charles Cochran.
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la Grande
Masonic Cemetery
Seth
Central Church
Post
C. C. of C
Katherine Riddle
Silverthorn
Lincoln
Gettysburg
J. W. Oliver
Presbyterian Choir
Reading
BH. €. Moore
Tt. J. Scroggins
C. B. Deal
C. of C. Choir
America
Chas. Cochran
Haworth Travels by Morning Train to Enterprise
R Haworth boarded the morning train bound for Enterprise, traveling for business and scheduling a return after the day.
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R. Haworth
Enterprise
M M Occupies Kew Quarters in Elm and Jefferson
The M and M company moved from the Slater building into a $60,000 brick structure at Elm and Jefferson. The facility is ready for occupancy and designed to be a near perfect example rarely matched in the region.
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Elm and
Jefferson
M & M. Company
Slater Building
Local firm Moves to Bigger Showroom After Expansion
The wholesale and retail dealer of farm implements harness and hardware goods relocates to a new much larger building. The old quarters were cramped but the new location will provide ample floor space for the extensive line of goods. Manager Clarke supervised the move as the busiest man in town.
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Eral
Clarke
Marathon Race Debated For Fourth Of July Festivities
La Grande athletic committee led by J H Peare weighs a seven mile marathon on the Fourth. If Union County entrants are sufficient, a prize event may be held with a gallooard start up town to Island City and return via Fruitdale for about seven miles. A meeting will decide the final plan.
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la Grande
J. H. Peare
Union County
Island City
Fruitdale
Billas Found Guilty After Plea and Fine
Chris Bellas pleaded guilty to one count of bootlegging with a $150 payment to the city treasurer. The second charge was dismissed after the city’s evidence, and a default verdict of guilty was entered in his absence as the trial judge considered the case.
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Chris Bellas
Bellas
F. J. Baker
Cochran
Cox
Sunday Baseball Schedule Showdown Across Cities
Outsiders Here Cove and Elgin face crowds in La Grande next Sunday. La Grande travels to Union, while Bakr City battles Huntington at Huntington.
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Cove
Elgin
Wil
la Grande
Union
Bakr City
Huntington
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Conway
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la Grande, Oregon
M&m
Kew Quarters
Billas
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