Roosevelt backs fair play at Trans Miss congress
Representative from Roosevelt conveys the executive's push for fair hearing on grazing law disputes. Western stockmen seek less grazing land curtailment amid threats to ruin. coast delegates dominate agenda at the Trans Miss Congress in San Francisco, with discussions likely over forestry service, coast defense, and party conventions.
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Pacific Coast
Forestry Service
Trans-Mississippi
Arthur KR. Briggs
California
O Gan
Large Depot Construction Under Way at North Powder
The O. R. & N. began building a new depot to replace the fire destroyed structure. The planned size is 20 by 50 feet and two stories. A full crew is at work, signaling prompt completion.
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North Powder
Judge Rules Federal Rebate Jurisdiction in State Case
Judge Wellborn of the U S district court declares federal power over rebate cases when conduct occurs within a single state. He says payments by Southern Pacific to Pennsylvania Fruit for hauling fruit fall under the Interstate Commerce Act. Indictment accuses the fruit company of accepting a rebate for hauling oranges from Arlington to Riverside.
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Los Angeles
Wellborn
United States District Court
Southern Pacific
Pennsylvania Fruit Company
Fruit Company
Arlington
Riverside
Wheels Turn Ahead At La Grande Iron Works
La Grande Iron Works speeds fall production with 2500 iron braces for Grande Ronde Electric from Union to Rock Creek near Haines. Brace holes total 5000. Factories also deliver two pulleys for Palmer Lumber box factory and a 50 ton barley chopper for Mr Bryant of Summerville. Mr Fitzgerald touts his feed chopper and vows to keep his mill standard until a better one appears.
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la Grande
Trainroad Stock From Nampa To Tacoma Held In City
A stock train from Nampa to Tacoma was held in the city today while cattle were fed at the stockyards.
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Nampa
Tacoma
Coal consignment arrives for O R N supply
Another consignment of coal reached the city this morning for O R N supply. Local dealers remain without fuel.
Sugar Factory Opens On Thursday After Delay
Amalgamated sugar factory will start Thursday morning instead of Wednesday due to yesterday afternoon accident during prep work. No injuries. 8 inch steam main issue caused delay and repair costs. Workers asked to report Thursday instead, as beet supply moves from La Grande via rail and nearby farms to the factory bins.
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Amalgamated
Taylor
Hal Ranch
Union
Hot Lake
la Grande
Three Fires Destroy Three Buildings in Baker
L. H. Runsell returned from Baker City reporting three fires that struck the Pall Sanitarium the old creamery plant and two barns. The incidents occurred last evening or early this morning causing significant damage and loss of property in Baker.
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Fall
L. H. Runsell
Baker City
Pall
Firefighters Report On Daily Training Regimen
A fragment notes instruction to keep the fire boys focused on the exercises provided within any 24 hour period. The text emphasizes consistent training throughout each day.
Funeral for Little Son Held at Central Church of Christ
Funeral services were held today for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Tiles from Central Church of Christ with Rev. C. H. King officiating. Interment followed at Lis Commtepy.
Literature on County Arrives and Booklets Go Out
After weeks of waiting the Commercial club began answering letters as 1500 copies of a $2 page booklet arrived. The well made, photo rich brochures present a concise story, offering high value material to readers and planned distribution to those seeking information.
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Commercial Club
Ile
Turkiye Delays War on Bulgaria Amid Powers Conference
Paris reports the sultan of Turkey postpones a war declaration against Bulgaria after advice from France and England. The pause signals a potential breakthrough as calls for a conference draw near. In Sofia Bulgarian independence celebrations surge with crowds, speeches, and music amid expectations of a formal proclamation by Czar Ferdinand.
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Bulgaria
Germany
Sofia
Ferdinand
Phillipopolis
Tragic shooting and suicide in San Francisco street
William Peterson, a tailor, shot his wife four times and killed himself in a street encounter before 100 witnesses. Peterson seized his wife by the hand and fired, the woman fleeing then collapsing. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
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San Francisco
William Peterson
Peters
Train Arrival Delayed On Local Line
The Wallowa train continued to arrive late on the line, with the mixed train failing to reach the station before late evening. Report notes long wait times and prior attempts to adjust schedules amid difficult conditions on the route.
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Wallowa
Water Shortage Shapes Potato Prospects in Local Valley
Potato harvest gears up as irrigation limits cap production. Last year sixty to seventy carloads shipped. this year only about twenty from Imbler area due to water shortage. Market price unsettled. irrigation urgency drives farming plans and valley’s push toward potatoes as a staple alongside apples and grains.
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Imbler
Morrison jury picked and Morrison case progresses
A Morrison escheat case jury has been secured and trial began this afternoon with both sides presenting arguments. First witness True Hills was called around 3:30 pm as four grand jury indictments were announced, including liquor theft from a box car and $40 theft from John Henderson of Elgin.
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True Hills
Lewis
Frank Ross
Geo. Evans
John Henderson
Elgin
Morrison
National League settles disputed New York Chicago game
The National League board upheld the umpires decision on the New York Chicago game. The game will be replayed on New York grounds if the New York club desires to proceed.
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Cincinnati
National League
New York-Chicago
New York
Child Born in Ball Park Becomes Mascot Prospect
Chicago October 6 The youngest baseball fan on record attended the Cubs versus Pittsburgh closing game. A baby born in the grandstand during a crucial moment of Mordecai Brown’s hit that brought in the winning run. Mother and child were removed amid the excitement and Cubs seek the infant as a mascot.
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Chicago
Cubs
Pittsburg
Grandstand
Mordecai Brown
County road changes eyed to save taxpayers and widen access
County plans to divert the Grande Ronde river channel 100 feet south to keep the north side for a future road, eliminating two costly bridges. The move, backed by the county surveyor, could save near 1000 dollars for taxpayers. Two road petitions, including Far Hill easement and a Black Flat to ranch route, will be reviewed at the court session. Other routine items accompany the docket.
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Hilgard
Grande Ronde
Far Hill
John Blumenstein
Frank Binehoff
R. D. Hamilton
Black Flat
Trust busting battles hit Kellogg amid reform drive
A rivalry over trust prosecutions roars as Democrats attack Frank Kellogg Roosevelt ally acting for the government while Minnesota figures accuse him of defending major combines. George Loftus cites Kellogg as Minnesota attorney for wheel, beef and sleeping car trusts and other interests connected to Standard Oil.
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Kalloge
Gulls
Minnesota
Express Companies
J. J. Hill
George 8. Loftus
St.Paul
Minnesota Shippers & Receiver Association
Time
Kellogg
Duluth Iron Range
Plea Arrangements and Delays in Local Court
The Oregonian reports a compromise allowing two defendants guilty pleas to two counts with fines for the first offense and suspended sentences for good behavior. Raley Richards and Raley represented the case brokers. Remaining defendants face uncertain dispositions as attorneys and clients delay decisions. Some defendants vow to fight, hinting at lengthy circuit and state court battles.
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Fast
Oregonian
Raley
Union County School Apportionment Reaches About 8 Per Capita
Seventeen thousand one hundred sixty six dollars and sixty cents is apportioned in October to Union County schools, yielding about eight dollars per child for the year. This second apportionment of 1916 follows a similar April distribution. The October share is mainly from state funds, while spring payments rely on county taxes. The County Superintendent EB Bragg notes the heavy workload to allocate funds to each school.
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Union County
EB. W. Bragg
Union
Former La Grande Resident Returns After Twelve Years
J. H. Callender, who left La Grande in 1896, returned last night after a 12 year absence. He struggles to recognize the valley and the old house he once occupied has become a modern cottage. Callender has lived in many places, amassing wealth but feeling he erred by leaving Gonwee Une.
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J. H. Callender
la Grande
Odd Cuderson
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