Governors invited to American Mining congress in Pitcairn
Governors from key coal states have accepted invitations to attend the American Mining congress in this city next month. Chiefs executives and lawmakers will discuss uniform laws to protect miners and broader mining reforms. John Mitchell, former UMWA president, will speak at the National Club Federation convention in New York on December 14.
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Pitwbure
Ataten
American Mining Congress
Congress
Rae Oe A . Evr
New York
John Mitchell
United Mineworkers of America
National Club Federation
Notice to Contractors for M. and M. Co. Building Bid
Bids open at Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings bank parlors at 10 o clock on November 18 1908 for erection and completion of a business building for the M. and M. Co Plans and specs available from architect Robert Miller 1107 Adams avenue Bond required and owners reserve right to reject any or all bids
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Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings Bank
Robert Miller
Adams Avenue
Fashionable dress making at 1407 Main street
Mrs C BE Wille advertises dress making services at 1407 Main street with contact Red 1042 for orders and fittings in a stylish, newsy notice.
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Main Street
C. BE
Wille
Sailor Lad Freed After Public Fine Campaign Donation
The sailor boy, about 44, imprisoned for a $25 fine, was released after a public collection raised the balance. A handful of citizens donated to cover the remainder, allowing him to return to duty in Portland before furlough expired. He plans repayment when fortune improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Sailor Boy
Progress Nears on M. and M. Implement House Foundation
The foundation for the M. and M. Implement house is nearly finished with only a few feet of masonry remaining and a brick wall supporting the sidewalk excavation already in place. Bolton and Dodmer's structure is also advancing with enclosure complete and painters at work as a spacious office begins to take shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. & M. Company
Breick
Bolton & Dodmer
Whitman College Benefactor Dr Pearsons Speaks On Work Ethic
Dr D K Pearsons of Chicago, Whitman College’s great benefactor, addressed students at morning chapel in Walla Walla on November 17. He recounted his five years self supporting through baked johnnycakes and potatos, warned against aid to unworthy students, and urged hard work over athletics for a lasting education. He noted Whitman’s shift to a nonsectarian but religiously guided governance by a 64 member board, with Congregational support easing in the school’s early days.
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Pearsons
Whitman College
Fiatitucian
Tornul Chang
Board of
Supéevingrs
Whitten College
Beaton
Tome
Embroidery and Leather Work Shop Opens on Main Street
Miss Nell now runs a new embroidery and tooled leather workshop on Main Street adding teaching services. The notice notes a local increase in activity with forty five carloads monthly of agricultural products shipped from Gervais.
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Mies Henstock
Main Street
Nell
Gervais
Special Election to Approve City Charter Amendments La Grande
Notice sets date November 94 1908 for a special election in La Grande to approve amendments to the city charter. Polling places include City Hall Council Chamber and Harris House with named judges and clerks. The document bears the city recorder seal dated September 10 1908.
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City of
City of Grande
la Grande
Counell
Firer
W _s
City Hall
A. P. Clark
Co. Davis
Frank Kilpatrick
Sheen William Milner
Arthur Crutha
Council Chamber
Peter Kuhn
F. 8. Bramwell
George
H. E. Coolidwe
A. Nelson
Tutg
Rantien
Gene
Avenue
C. Penington
B. W. Grandy
John Cates
A. Wu
Dinner at The Model Restaurant The Old Standby
The advertisement invites patrons to dine at The Model Restaurant The Old Standby run by J A Arbuckle. It promotes day and night service and weekly tickets for sale.
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Model Restaurant
J. A. Arbuckle
Piano Tuning by E. E. Francis in Smiths Rooming House
E. E. Francis, a professional piano tuner, is in town for a few days offering tuning services. Orders are being taken at Smith's rooming house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Francis
Smith
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Sailor Lad
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Waltham Or Elgin
Waltham
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Bectarlin
PD. R. Eccles
Rmse
Klee
Elm Street
ACC
Huntington
Geo, Good
Paley House
Fir St
Noys
Bath
Zuber
Madison Ave
Madisan Avenue
R. F. Dd
Indian Valley Realty Company
Popnam
Ives
Mall
Williams Mfg. Co
Cleveland
A. T. Hill
A. Gardinier
Miss Helen Brandon
Parle
Rajah
Helen Brandon
Coon
Miss Blanch Bishop
Matinea
Parson’ & Baker
Lady James’ Flight
Lioyd Walker
Td Pease
Mathews & Glass
HE. W. Kammerer
Jersey
Durham
Srie
Aghorn
F.B. Houston
Ore
Kirtley Barn
J. Selby
J. Badhant
Cherry Street
Blue Mountain Creamery
Union, Oregon
C. D. Huffman
J. H. Keeney
W.H. Keating
Fupert
Salt Lake
Sommer Hotel
W. H. Keating
Mra
Summers
Notre Dame
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