Wallowa Day Draws Huge Crowd at La Grande Event
A record crowd of 1641 tickets sold between 11 am and 8 30 pm as Wallowa Day drew attendance from many towns. The Wallowa special led by Traveling Passenger Agent Van de Water arrived at 11 with a welcome reception, and the crowd toured the fair and program chaired by Collier. The event wrapped near midnight with favorable weather and strong county fair enthusiasm.
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Focal
Wallowa
van de Water
Walla Walla
la Grande
Enterprise
Fasr
Collier
Rural school turnout planned for tomorrow event
Superintendent Bragg announced plans to expand tomorrow’s program as rural schools confirm attendance. Notices indicate every child accompanied by a teacher will participate, with country districts arriving by four horse teams and a special from Union arriving early.
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Ebe Bragg
Jon Hand
Union
Ribbon Winners Being Picked Chief Prize Winner
Ribbon winners are being selected as the event progresses toward the chief prize. Judges announce top ribbon holders and prepare for final judging with community observers in attendance.
Balloon Show Dominates Oregon Horse Judging Day
The program centers on horse judging with Mrs. Swackhammer and Meyers among those honored. F. K. White of Cove led multiple classes while judges moved through mares, stallions, and colts. Results list many local names including Conley, McDonald, Levy, and Reynolds, with final outcomes pending completion.
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F. K. White
Cove
F. B. White
Joseph Colt
N. N. Mason
F. H. White
P. Allen
H. M. McCardy
J. A. Woodell
G. W. Hunter
Belgium
Holmes-Brocklin- Stein
Shire
G. W. Wade
George Wade
Lst
Clydesdale
J. B. Reynolds
D. McDonald
Cydesdales
Frank Conley
Educational Day Activities in Union County
Friday features a 1:30 parade of Union county school children and aides, followed by a 2:30 spelling contest for grades up to Sth with prizes of 10 and 5 dollars, and 2.59. Evening offers 7:30 free entertainment outside the exposition grounds, 8:30 address by Dr Kerr and professors, plus platform dancing and a merry-go-round each afternoon and evening.
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Union County
Exposition
Kerr
Alderman
U. of
Justice Angus Stewart Declares He Will Not Resign
Contrary to earlier reports Justice Angus Stewart states he will not resign, ensuring no vacancy in the county court. The ruling keeps the court’s current lineup intact and avoids interim appointments.
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Angus Stewart
County Court
Ex-Sheriff Blakely and Ex-Assessor Pace Visit City
Former sheriff Blakely and former assessor Pace of Enterprise are in the city with the Wallowana today confirming their public visit and schedule.
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Blakely
Pace of Enterprise
Wallowana
Parade At Fair Grounds Missed By Crowd In Rain
Parade of horses at the fair grounds was set for yesterday but called off due to rain. This morning only a few witnessed the show as rare treats escaped hundreds and little publicity was given.
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Fair Grounds
Detroit Tigers Arrive for World Series in Pittsburg
The Detroit Tigers arrived in Pittsburg for the world championship series. Advance seat sales reach about 18 thousand per game with an expected 35 thousand to 40 thousand spectators each game. Betting favors the Tigers at odds of 1 to 5 as fans pour in from across the United States and beyond.
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Pittsburg
Detroit
Tigers
United States
Rocky Mountains
New York
Chicago
Burrough Parade Delights Town With New Jenny
The burrough owned by Jack McCarty debuted at the grounds with a six eighty birth of a Jenny filly. The tiny burrough paraded through streets in a carriage to cheers from onlookers.
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Jack McCarty
Jenny
Elgin selects Cecil Galloway as county commissioner
Judge J C Henry appoints Cecil Galloway of Elgin to succeed Ben Brown as county commissioner after a petition with over two hundred signatures. The meeting also considered irrigation right of way across May Park and adjacent districts with court representatives present.
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J. C. ‘Henry
Cecil Galloway
Elgin
Ben Brown
Me Galloway
Sam
May Park
Birth Record in Portland for Osborne Daughter
A daughter was born in Portland on Thursday October 5 to Mr and Mrs G Osborne.
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City of
Portland
G. Osborne
Commission at Seattle trial on freight rate inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission began a full hearing into freight rates at Seattle. Shippers on the coast seek readjustment of east bound traffic to enable coast manufacturers and jobbers to compete with midwestern distributors. Large coast shipments use lower rates while eastern shippers benefit from commodity rates on selected items.
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Seattle
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Paul
Omaha
Chicago
Kansan City
Middle States
Jeffries Demands Next Johnson Fight on Return
London reports Jim Jeffries says he is tired of Champion Jack Johnson and will press to fight on his return to America next week. He promises to clinch the match with Johnson, calling him a flat footed bluffer and predicting public opposition will force a bout.
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Johnson
London
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Almerica
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McDonald and Levy
Oregon
J. D. McKennon
Gua Levy
Anton Levy
McKennon
J. A. McCarthy
Dr. Chariton
Durance
Minnesota
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St. Louis
ST. “Louis
Ronant
L. von Publ
Waukon
Minn
Harmon and Post
H. B. Honeywell
Mobile
Ala
Detroit Tigers
Cecil Calloway
Dudge Henry
Chambers
Bligh
Balika
Galloway
Commission
Jeffries
Warpath
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