Elegant pageant on city streets in La Grande parade
More than 2,100 Union county school children and instructors paraded through La Grande IA streets at 1 80 this afternoon in a pageant themed Education. A mounted platoon and educator figures led the procession past the horse display and school delegations from Union Cove Iowa districts Imbler Ancel Island City La Grande and others. The parade moved from Fourth and Adams toward the fair grounds as the crowd cheered the colorful show and timed maneuvers within 14 minutes of passing a fixed point.
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Union County
la Grande
Union
Cove
Iowa
Imbler
Ancel
Island City
la Grands
Girl Climbs Exposition Fence For Candy
A 16 year old girl climbed the high board fence at the exposition to gain entry and save 15 cents. Police questioned her as she was found inside the grounds after the fall of a heavy object onto the sidewalk. She said she had money but sought a friend and was advised to enter through the gate in the future.
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Getchel
Union Captures Spelling Match at County Fair
After a near hour mental battle Miss Agnes Johnson of Union wins spelling contest with Miss Laily Counsell and Miss Fannie McKennon runners up. Winners of first prize in Union county orchard products include Dickinson Tatman Bell Day Dunham Wright Goodbrod Thorson Weatherspoon Baker Hug Williams Display and Stackland Bros as fair receipts swell.
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Agnes Johnson
Union
Laily Counsell
Ladd's Canyon
Fannie McKennon
Allicel
Miss Johnson
Miss Counsell
Miss McKennon
Pirates Take First Game in World Series
Pittsburg Pirates defeat Detroit Tigers 4 to 1 in game one of the world championship. Adams and Gibson for Pittsburgh. Mullin and Schmidt for Detroit. Clarke hits a homer for the Pirates and a crowded stadium of about 60 000 fans saw the opener under warm, fine weather.
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Pittsburg
Phrates
Detroit Tigers
Adams
Gibson
Detroit
Mullin
Schmidt
Byrne
Leach
Clarke
Wagner
Miller
Abstein
Wilson
D. Jones
Bush
Cobb
Crawford
Moriarity
Moriarity, Delehanty T. Jones, Schmidt and Mullin
Jones
Delehanty
Clark
Inna
Eits
Muller
Moriarty
Tigers
Pirates
Hearst Mayoral Bid Uncertain as Nomination Is Considered
New York October 8 Hearst was invited to run for mayor of Greater New York but did not announce a decision. It is understood he may run if a viable path to victory appears.
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Greater New York
Tiny Babe Found Clinging to Stallion at Exposition
Four year old son of Luther Derringer from Queen Chop House caused a stir when he clung to the tail of a large stallion in the exposition. The child was found laughing and swinging from the horse as keepers and a Special Police Officer assisted before reuniting him with his mother.
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Luther Derringer
Queen Chop House
Getchel
Children Rally Through City In School Parade
The Union special with over 400 people arrived at 10 o clock as 260 plus children formed in the depot yard led by General A J Goodbrod and Union teachers. They waved banners and shouted school cheer as citizens judged the orderly demonstration and spelling match.
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Union
A. J. Goodbrod
Collision injures Mrs. Littassett in buggy auto crash
A Russell automobile and a horse and buggy driven by A. P. Nelson collided on Fourth street hill. Mrs. Littassett was slightly injured and treated. Mr. Russell suffered mainly minor bruises. Both drivers turned in the wrong direction while attempting a pass. injuries not serious, expected full recovery in days.
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Littassett
Russell
A. P
Nelson
Ita
Fourth Street Hill
Enormous Loans on Local Books and Power Deals
A $3 750 000 loan to the Eastern Oregon Light and Power Company secured by six percent bonds funds expansion of electric plants and system upgrades. Indenture with Fidelity Trust Company of Wisconsin notes property across Baker Union and Grant counties including mines and routes. Officials Howard Greene Tiny Nye and Fred Wickens signed for the lenders and borrowers.
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Grante- Electric Company
Eastern
Oregon Light and Power Company
Fidelity Trust Company of
Wisconsin
Snook
Baker ‘City
Oregon
Hikhorn Light & Power Company
Baker County
Fremont Power Company
Grant
Baker Counties
Union
Grande Ronde Electric Company
la Grande
Cove
Haines
Howard Greene
Fred W. Wickens
Fidelity Trust Company
Tiny Nye
F. A. Harmon
Mamtern Oregon Light Power Company
Notables in Baker City Highlight Prof Churchill
Prof Churchill of Baker City Schools is listed among today’s city notables alongside other prominent figures, reflecting local appreciation for educational leadership.
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Prof Churchill
Baker City
City
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Handrodia
Ners
Pittsbnra
Detroit Teats
Aficla
T. Jones
Adama
Roller
New York
Hearst
Jscarfs
Mother
Monster
Mrs. Russel
Dred
Velamineus
Ument
Indy Ridera
Prises
Umatilla
Littlejohn Iis
Bigin High School
la Grande High School
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