Local Notes from La Grande and Nearby Towns
Local items report E T Easter of Union in La Grande, Bennett attends court, Mt Glenn mill fire destroys over 1000 worth of timber, A A Roberts returns to land office, Ivanhoe helps in Wallowa County, T J Cleeton arrives from Union after speaking, twenty five car sheep pass through, J W Messner in town connected to river interests, Ming Bonnie Forrest travels to Stuart Iowa to care for ill grandmother, Bobbie Burns heads to southern California for winter work, record snow on October 20 noted, G W Nelson moves from Camas to Vancouver, Benson and McAllister visit Wallowa fish hatchery, secretaries stay with sister Mrs Carpy, conductor shifts on main line and freight run replacements announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Easter
Union
la Grande
A. &. Bennett
the Pales
Mt. Glenn
Bobbie Burns
California
Hilgard
G. W. Nelson
Camas
Wash
Vancouver
Frank Benson
McAllister
Wallowa
George Carpy
Coykendall
Norris
Frank Mytinger
McCrarg
Conductor Wissler
J. B. Smith
Stagehands unveil open curtain novel at Steward house
The Steward opra house will present a novel open curtain event on November 16 with two one act dramas, specialties and musical features. Local boys back the movement promising a unique show that reveals stage setup to the public. FOR RENT Furnished light house keeping rooms 1706 5th St corner Depot.
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Steward Op‘ra
5Th St
Corner Depot
Bryan creates sensation in Monon bank debate
The Monon Indiana crowd cheers Bryan after he addresses the Bank deposit guarantee proposition at Rensalaer. The scene follows reports of two town leaders convicted for bank wrecking and sent to the penitentiary.
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Monon
Ind
Bryan
Rensalaer
Campaign Gun Fired Tonight In La Grande
The Republican campaign opens with Hon. T. J. Cleston of Portland addressing La Grande voters on campaign issues at the Elka auditorium. Further speakers will appear before election day as Republicans plan to build momentum. The meeting starts at 8 o'clock and is free to the public.
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T. J. Cleston
Portland
la Grande
Elka
Illinois State Federation of Labor Opens Peoria Session
The Illinois State Federation of Labor convened in Peoria with officers to be elected and major issues on endorsing Bryan and condemning Speaker Cannon. Republicans and socialists oppose entangling the federation in politics while local unions and central bodies from industrial centers send delegates. Chicago unions lead the Chicago delegation.
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Peoria
Ilinois State Federation of Labor
Bryan
Cannon
Ninoly
Chicago
Last-Day Registration Rules for Presidential Vote
County registration books close at 5 pm today. Unregistered voters may need six freeholders to attest to citizenship to qualify for the November 7 election. Since June, outside La Grande and Union precincts, few have registered.
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la Grande
Union
Taft Club Forms at Whitman College
A Taft club with 36 members was organized Friday night in the Y M C A reading room at Whitman college. It surpassed the Bryan club by four members. officers elected were Roy Cahill president Frank Fletcher vice president John G Lyman treasurer, with Fletcher serving as temporary chairman.
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Whitman
Whitman College
Roy Cahill
Frank Fletcher
John G. Lyman
Walla Walla
Dr McMillan Dentistry Expands Services in La Grande
Dr W D McMillan announces Painness Dentistry and expert gold work, with a focus on children’s teeth. Office located in the La Grande National Bank Building.
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la Grande National Bank
Logan-Sherwood Realty Ad Sparks City Interest
Local Logan real estate firm Logan Sherwood Realty Co. places an eye catching display in town today. Read the notice to learn what properties and offers are highlighted.
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Logan-Sherwood Realty Co
Censure To The Tax A Man Pays To The Public
A fragment notes dissatisfaction with the tax paid by the public, criticizing how funds are assessed or used. The statement reflects civic scrutiny of fiscal policy and governance.
Emperors Message to United States on Friendship
A formal exchange notes Japan’s historic friendship with the United States. The Emperor pledges to strengthen the ties of amity and lasting accord, while Admiral Sperry is honored at a luncheon. President Roosevelt expresses best wishes for health and a continued US–Japan friendship forged by the world cruise invitation.
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Japan
United States
Admiral Sperry
Roosevelt
Atlantic Fleet
Empire of Japan
Death of Amelia Bramwell at 10:10 this morning
Miss Amelia Bramwell daughter of Mr and Mrs PF Bramwell died at the family home on Adams avenue from heart disease after a lengthy illness She was years old Funeral services will be held from the LDS tabernacle Thursday at 1 pm The bereaved family receives the sympathy of many friends and relatives Leave behind a father mother six brothers and sisters Frank C Lester H Irwin Arthur L Retta and Gladys
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Amelia Bramwell
Bramwell
Adams Avenue
L. D. S. Tabernacle
Amelia
Frank C
Lester H
Irwin
Arthure L
Retta
Gladys
Western Water Pipe Company Bids Considered for Beaver Creek Project
J. E. Martin president and M. F. Hill vice president of the Western Water Pipe company meet with the city council to discuss bidding on the Beaver Creek project. They showcase a solid pipe sample and photos of their plant, claiming low cost and durability.
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J. E. Martin
M. F. Hill
Western Water Pipe Company
Beaver Creek
Neighborhood Club Meeting Brings Fine Program
Despite bad weather a strong turnout attended the Neighborhood club gathering. Under Mrs. W. H. Bush the program opened with roll call quotations from Longfellow biographical sketch by Mrs. Bidwell recitation The Day is Done by Mrs. G. N. Bolton and The Bridge by Mrs. A. L. Review of The Courtship of Miles Standish followed. An additional concert recitation A Psalm of Life closed the program.
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W. H. Bush
Longfallow
Longfellow
Mra. Bidwell
Mra
G. N. Bolton
Miles Standish
Club
Brute Manners Spotlighted in Odd Critique
A cryptic note ridicules brute behavior and mocks a speaker with scornful phrases. The text leans into blunt insult and confrontational language without clear context or attribution.
Phipps Delayed As Union County Sunday School Convention Proceeds
The Union County Sunday School convention convened in the afternoon without Charles A. Phipps, the state field worker, who was not yet arrived. The event continued with the north end delegates present and more expected tonight, featuring sessions led by local educators and a program highlighting devotional talks, addresses, and music.
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Union County Sunday School
North End
Earthquakes Narrowly Regarded Across Luzon
Reports from Luzon indicate three quakes yesterday caused only slight shocks with no extensive damage. officials and residents described the tremors as minor across Manila and surrounding areas.
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Manila
Luzon
Brute Burns Better Half in Lodging House Attack
Seattle police arrested M. Hanson a laborer on a charge of attempted arson after he broke into his wife’s room at a lodging house on October 20. Guests heard screams and saw Hanson leaning over the woman with a blazing caper near her face burning eyebrows hair and skin.
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Seattle
M. Hanson
Interference Provokes Remorse Cited by Lord Carligte
A remark attributed to Lord Carligte laments meddling in others’ disputes, noting that the offender later regretted the action. Public reaction emphasizes caution in resolving conflicts and honoring personal boundaries.
College Student Guilty of Murder Sentenced in Oregon
Portland reports Howard Martin convicted Saturday of murdering Nathan Welf in a lender’s shop pewnshop last waramer. He received a 15 year sentence and a 1000 dollar fine, the maximum penalty for manslaughter in Oregon at the time.
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Portland
Howard Martin
Nathan Welff
Last Waramer
Oregon
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A. A. Roberts
Thomas Ayers
Heppner
Ivanhoe
Wallowa County
T. J. Cleeton
J. W. Messner
Toay
Secerst
Mytinger
Ming Bonnie Forrest
Stuart
Iowa
Bank Deposita
W. D. McMillan
Reed
F. S. Bramwell
Vimt City
the Bridge
Mra. A. L
Geosua
C. N. T. Spool
Coats
Piipps
Charles A. Phipps
W. H. Gibson
W. J. Townley
George H. Currey
W. L. McDiarmid
Mr. Phipps
D. C. Friedman
W. L. Brenhoim
Discrinion
C. H. Bidwell
Inland City
A. Phipps
D. C
McColm
Mra, DeLaw, Union
W. F. Bradley
Elgin
Mate Music
Grace Ingle
Mra. Chappell
W. T. Wright
Big Boy
C. A. Phipps
B. Taylor
J. R. Youel
Brute
Lord Carligte
Robert E. Smith
Union Sarin
Jersey
R. E. Smita
E. Reynolds
Martin
Der
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