Bank Building Sale Favored By $25,000 Bid in City
Walter Neidner receiver for the defunct Farmers and Traders Bank announces a $25,000 bid for the building, with a remote possibility of higher offers. The sale, ordered by Judge Knowles, seeks to transfer title to United States National Bank promoters and opens bidding to others before final order. Ramsey of Ramsey & Oliver named legal adviser. deposits and claims process outlined as doors open to depositors under regulatory oversight.
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Washington
Walter Neidner
Funct Farmers & Traders Ational Banks
United States
Ational Bank
Neldner
Knowles
Hoever
Neidner
Comptroller
United States National
Ramsey
William M. Ramsey
Ramsey & Oliver
Claude Gatch
Rumors of Aid for Depositors Stir Hope Amid Deficit Talks
In incomplete notes, rumors swirl about wealthy relatives stepping in to help depositors and cover a deficit. Mr Neidner cites street rumors and cautious optimism about eventual payments as receivers work to settle claims and close gaps.
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Mr. Neidner
Aviators Face Death at Sea in Transcontinental Balloon Race Start
In a dramatic start near Los Angeles on November 16, the balloon American, first entrant in the transcontinental race, landed east of Hermosia beach after four sea drifts. Pilot Captain A. E. Mueller and assistant J. B. Hutchinson escaped peril as their drag rope tangled with a live wire, dipping to 20 feet above water before a final descent to 50 feet at the western mole.
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Hermosia Beach
A. E. Mueller
J. B. Hutchinson
J. K. Hutchinson
Wean Te Tern
Supreme Court rules timber lands along Columbia belong to Oregon
Washington cries foul as the United States supreme court declares valuable timber lands along the Columbia river to be part of Oregon ending years of boundary dispute. Washington had sued in 1905 seeking to restrain Oregon from disturbing Pacific county residents in possession of their land.
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Washington
Columbia River
Oregon
United States Supreme Court
Pacific County
Assessed Valuations Reported for La Grande Area
County Clerk Ed Wright supplied City Recorder Cox with the assessment roll showing La Grande city taxable property at 1 362.40 in 1565, a rise of about 160 000 over last year. The school district valuation stands at 1 574 251.
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Ed Wright
Cox
la Grande
Attorney Feebert H. Lloyd Visits Elgin on Legal Business
Attorney Feebert H. Lloyd, of Elgin, is in the city on legal business and expects to return in the morning.
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Feebert H. Lloyd
Elgin
San Francisco Murder Suspect Guards Face Possible Charges
Detective Burns prepares to upbraid guards Kelley and Attridge for failing to watch killer Haas and to learn why he was denied access to Haas. Burns hints Chief Biggey may face questions over statements rejecting conspiracy and suggests Mrs Haas may have given Haas the revolver.
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Haas
Biggey
Captain Duke
Duke
Dowager Empress Died. China Nearing Regency Crisis
Tokio reports the dowager empress and emperor died same day amid murder suspicions by poisoning. Prince Chun named regent as Pu Yi ages, raising fears of a power struggle. China gaps anticipate an awakening as ministers are dismissed and Tsai and Tang Yi plan a Washington visit.
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Prince Chun
San Francisco
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China
America
United States
Tang Yi
Magnolia
Washington
Mountain Trip With McCulley Family Reaches Heppner
F D McCulley and son Wilbur with two younger brothers arrived in La Grande in a large stage-like automobile used between Wallowa and Joseph. The machine then traveled over five mountains to Heppner via Pendleton for a woolgrower convention. Rose Chamberlain and Martha Cahoon joined the party earlier, and the vehicle required towing and repairs near Imbler before completing the journey.
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Wilbur
la Grande
Wallowa
Joseph
Five Mountains
Heppner
Pendleton
McCulley
Hepfrér
Rose Chamberlain
Martha Cahoon
Parton
Millichine
Ta Grande
L. Smith
Smitwarake
Imbier
Jenkinss Trip and Potatoes Buy at La Grande
Mr and Mrs Sam Jenkins visited La Grande last week and returned Friday. He reports an enjoyable trip and says he bought another carload of potatoes but the crop was ruined without irrigation. Sam calls the potatoes the best ever.
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Sam Jenkins
la Grande
Mr. Jenkins
Sam
Pilot Rock News
Tucker Acquitted In Circuit Court Vote Case
George Tucker was acquitted today by the jury in the circuit court on a charge of voting improperly. The lengthy deliberation followed proceedings that drawn local interest and stirred tension between the opposing sides involved in the case.
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Enterprise
George Tucker
Warren Dread Chat Ape
Packer
City closes slot machines in Lewiston saloons
Lewiston Idaho on November 16 a sheriff and Judge Steele raided saloons and cigar stores seizing slot machines amid a crackdown by Tid felsoin forces. Few machines were found and the move followed prior warnings.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Judge Steele
Foraker to Send Final Statement to Legislature
The final statement by United States Senator J B Foraker ahead of his re election bid is to be forwarded today to leg members. The letter from Virgil P Cline of Cleveland claims to detail Forakers employment with the Standard Oil company and pledges to satisfy any fair minded man.
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Cincinnati
United States
J. B. Foraker
Virgil P. Cline
Cleveland
Foraker
Assault Near Medford Leaves Teen Missing Then Kidnapped
A teen was abducted Friday night near Medford and returned home at 3 AM in precarious condition after brutal abuse. She left with a companion to visit neighbors, was seized and forced into a carriage, then later recalled waking at home. Assailants remain unknown.
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Medford
Leo
Aleely
Labor summit ends in jurisdictional disputes
Denver Nov 16 labor convention develops jurisdictional disputes among unions. Officers will likely be announced Thursday. Gompers reelection appears assured.
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Denver
Gompers
Pope Celebrations Mark Anniversary at St Peter's
The pontifical celebration at St Peter's marks a historic anniversary with high church dignitaries and delegations from nations with Vatican relations. The ceremonies will continue through the week with elaborate events and congratulatory messages from foreign royalty and leaders.
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Jas Market
Spain
Germany
St. Peter's
Matone
Vatican
Oakland Woman Wanderer Sought Spokane Trip Ends in Grande Ronde
A migrant named Amy Johnson, identified by Sheriff as Amanda Johnson, arrived in the city claiming mental steadiness while seeking funds to travel from Oakland to Spokane. She rode trains, wandered through Hilgard and La Grande, was aided by Grande Ronde Lumber workers, and plans to ride a train to Spokane if funds permit. The I D S quartet concert group, led by President and Mrs Bramwell, plans to stay several days in Walulla County.
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la Grande
Hilgard
Grande Rondo Lumber Company
Shori
Spokane
I. DS. Quartet
Wallowa County
Bramwell
Bullet Removed From Prosecutor Wife in Oakland Shootings
In San Francisco and Oakland reports on November 16 detail Francis J. Heney’s bullet removal from the neck, a successful operation improving his condition, and condolences from Oakland church leaders. District Attorney Langdon held a long conference with Heney, while Abe Ruef's trial venue change motion faced delays as jury integrity debates continue. George Stoddard returns from Wallowa county.
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Francis
J. Henry
San Francino
Wallace Torry
Heney
Wan
Langdon Haa
Abe Rust
San Prancisco
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