Hyland and Nelson Violate Bandage Rules in World Title Fight
San Francisco May 29 strong crowd expected at 3 pm for a 45 round lightweight championship bout between Dick Hyland and Battling Nelson. Hyland threatens to quit if Nelson applies excessive cement-like padding, demanding only minimal bandages. If Hyland wins, he earns a $1500 guarantee. Nelson would retain title with $6000. United Press will dispatch final results to local outlets this evening.
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San Francisco
Dick Hyland
Battling Nelson
Tyland
Nelson
Mission Street
Colma
Hyland
Bay
Motor car arrives in city and is set up
The Chalmers-Detroit 30 horsepower auto purchased by L. H. Rus sell arrived last evening and was set up today. It was bought through W. H. Bohnenkamp, the local agent.
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Chalmers-Detroit
L. H. Russell
W. H. Bohnenkamp
Temperance Speaker Mrs Shepard to Lecture in La Grande
Mrs B B Shepard the noted temperance worker will return to La Grande on Wednesday June 2 to give a lecture at the L D S tabernacle starting at 7 30 p m sharp.
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la Grande
L. D
Cove Elgin Game Moves to Elgin Next Sunday
The Cove Elgin game will be played at Elgin next Sunday rather than La Grande. This ends every Sunday ball for La Grande as all league teams now have their own grounds.
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Cove
Barn on Ranch Holds 40 Tons Of Hay Near La Grande
O P Harrison of a ranch near La Grande built a large barn to store stock and 40 tons of hay.
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O.P. Harrison
la Grande
Kerosene Can Fatal to Large Mount Vernon Family
A kerosene can explosion in Mount Vernon Washington injures Mrs. Jacob Anderson and her two daughters Igna and Mera fatally. Husband Jacob and two young sons suffer burns as the family tried to start a fire in the kitchen. Fire erupts from ignited clothing and furnishings.
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Mount Vernon
Wash
Jacob Anderson
Igna
Mera
Jacob
Baldwin Works Rush 105 Locomotives for Harriman Line
Prosperity orders from Philadelphia report Baldwin works rushing completion of 105 modern locomotives for Harriman's Western line. The move is described as the largest since the 1907 panic. Mrs. J. G. Wagner and her daughter Elsie plan a visit to Portland and Seattle to see friends.
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Philadelphia
Harriman
Baldwin Works
J. G. Wagner
Miss Elsie
Portland
Seattle
Second Annual Horse Show Draws Big Crowd in Bend
Ola Sol lit up the Second Annual Horse Show as the city witnessed a grand parade for prizes. Jose Hei Ob Ane led the ladies saddle horse class with 18 entries while heavy roads kept draft teams at home and postponed the planned Union baseball game against Enterprise. The event proved a success and promises future annual shows.
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BLGIN
Ola Sol
Jose Hei Ob
Lebanon Paper Mills Suffer Loss of Wood During Fire
Reports from Lebanon say fire departments in Albany and Salem have failed to extinguish a blaze at the Lebanon paper mills attacking about 15 000 cords of pulp wood. Initial hopes of saving 10 000 cords faded as the entire lot likely destroyed. The engine room sparked the blaze. the engine house loss is $10 000 and insured, while the wood remains uninsured.
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Lebanon
Salem
Albany
New Faces Take Charge of Carnival Float Parade
Due to Mrs. Fred Schilke's absence, W. R. Jones chairs the parade committee for the celebration. Mrs. W. L. Brenholm and Mrs. O. BE. Silverthorn will oversee floats in the Carnival of Notlong, ensuring adequate numbers and beauty. Merchants and business men not yet visited are urged to report willingness to prepare a float.
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W. R. Jones
Notlong
W. L. Brenholm
O. BE. Silverthorn
Jones
Grand jury returns ten indictments in case
The grand jury completed its work this afternoon and was excused before 4 o clock. Six true bills were returned yesterday plus four more today. Wilson the short change artist and Christiansen the Summerville man charged with raising a check are in custody. Other indictments are still public property.
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Wilson
Christiansen
Summerville
Directors Meet Over Meadowbrook Dam Site Audit
Directors spent several hours reviewing an informal report by engineer Darley who examined the Meadowbrook dam site and will report to principal Humphrey once investigations conclude. He viewed the site favorably and will soon outline the best methods to advance the project.
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Magineer
Darley
Meadowbrook
Magbett Humphrey
Dariey
Attendance Gains Mark La Grande School Year
The La Grande schools report the past year as the best yet, with 16 fewer total enrollments than before but higher average attendance. End of year totals show 25 more pupils than 1907 08, 142 404 days of attendance, and 887 pupils enrolled on average, with boys 388 and girls 409 in the high school. La Grande credits strong curriculum and teacher thoroughness, noting high university credits for graduates.
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la Grande
McKennon Buys 640 Acres of Pasture Land Adjoining Ranch
J D McKennon closes a deal with J A Russell to purchase 640 acres of pasture land on Five Points beside the McKennon stock ranch. This brings his total in the vicinity to over 3000 acres.
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J. D. McKennon
J. A. Russell
McKennon
Mr. McKennon
Riot in Street Shuts Philadelphia Transit Lines
May 2 The general strike by motormen and conductors crippled about two thirds of Philadelphia surface lines. A mob attacked a Guard Avenue car smashing windows and damaging the vehicle. Of 4800 employees the union claims 3300 participate, paid 21 cents an hour but seeking 25. The company opposes the demand and vows to fight the strikers. an effort is underway to arrange a meeting between officials and union leaders.
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Philadelphia
Guard Avenue
Bndive Prsvouests
ALG
Hanley Case Nears End Over 80 000 Acres Harney County
Portland dispatch reports the government's case against William Hanley in a bid to fence 80 000 acres of Harney county public land is nearly concluded. Monday will feature final arguments by Gearin for the defense and McCourt for the State before the jury retires.
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Portland
William Hanley
Harney County
Gearin
McCourt
May Wheat Ends Storied Career in Chicago Market
May wheat closed at 1.34 marking an extraordinary bull campaign led by James Patten. The Chicago market saw the most bitter and successful corner of recent years end as May wheat sealed its career.
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Chicago
May Wheat
James Patten
May Buy Milliner Store
Mesdames Fred Swaney and William Allison consider purchasing the Mrs L Smith milliner store. The deal is expected to close Monday.
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Fred Swaney
Wm. Allison
Birth Announcement for Earnest Moore Jr.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Moore of Mt. Glenn on Friday May 25. The infant is named Earnest Moore Jr. and joins the family in good health.
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Earnest Moore
Mt. Glenn
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