Strikes Tie Up New York Jersey Express Goods
A million dollars of merchandise, much perishable, is tied up in New York and New Jersey due to the express strike. Rioting continues with no major outbreaks by noon. Employers rush to operate nonunion shops while Federation and labor groups seek peace. John Mitchell schedules a conference between strikers and employers for Monday. Union wagon helpers demand higher wages and union recognition, with many willing to concede the raise but not union status.
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New York
New Jersey
Wella Fargo
United States
Santa Ames
Tork
Civse Federation
John Mitchell
Express
Militia on standby as Jersey City strike erupts
Camden report says Adjutant General Sadler ordered the Fourth New Jersey infantry under arms amid the Express wagon strike at Jersey City. Rioting resumed, shots exchanged, nonunionists attacked with bricks and stones leaving several injured and hospitalized.
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Camden
N. J
Sadler
New Jersey Infantry
Jersey City
Jap naval expansion plan cited in Tokyo dispatch
A Tokyo report states Admiral Yamamoto and other naval leaders have agreed to a new expansion program focusing on warships and ammunition for Japan. The plan envisions maximum shipyard production and confinement of policy to military construction as the nation scales its naval capabilities.
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Yamamorto
Jury Degrees in Pemberton Clark Bribery Trial Deadlocked
Springfield Michigan reports jurors in the Pemberton Clark legislative bribery case have disagreed after an eight to four vote for conviction. Foreman Myers twice asked Judge Thompson to dismiss the panel but the judge ordered continued deliberations until noon.
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Springfield
Pemberton
Clark
Foreman Myers
Thompson
Ambassador Returns From Japan Voyage Home
Vintarle reports the steamer Empress of Japan docked this afternoon signaling the return of United States Ambassador to Japan O'Brien and his wife en route to Washington for the holiday.
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Vintarle
O’brien
United States
Japan
America
Washington
Thompson Family Mourns Loss In Local Death Notice
The Thompson family of La Grande reports the death of their infant daughter, died October 28 from diphtheria in Vancouver Washington. Burial will be in Vancouver cemetery as friends express sympathy.
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Vancaster
Mire
Peter “Beaver
Vancouver
Wash
Thnese
Jay Thompson
O. B
Nand
la Grande -For- Ponte
Dlemma
Abodut
Thompson
Senator A. S. Ruth Advocates Maine Prohibition History
A. S. Ruth, born in Maine, spoke in Steward theatre recounting conditions under prohibition. He noted Maine's long-standing ban and suggested the western states may reject statewide prohibition after recent visits to Harney Grant and Malheur counties.
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A. S. Ruth
Steward Theatre
Harney
Grant
Malheur
Bernator
Ruth
Maine
New England
Local Buyer Purchases Ten Acres in Allggl Orchard Tract
W. Heller of Omaha purchased ten acres in the Allggl Orchard tract managed by La Grande Investment Co. The land is a subdivision of the original Pestngton farm, and the purchase was completed without Heller visiting La Grande.
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la Grande
W. 8. Heller
Omaha
la Grande Investment Company
Inspection tour flags wormy apples in store
During a routine inspection a local official found wormy apples in a shop and condemned the lot. The incident highlights concerns about food safety and quality control in local markets.
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Secant Oriuchly
Permanent Resident L C Elliot Settles Coastward
Rev L C Elliot has spent twenty years along the coast and chosen Grande as his permanent residence. He has purchased property on Spring Avenue and will preach for Doctor Gillilan tomorrow morning and at Island City in the afternoon.
Miss K EB Anderson Tours Eastern Oregon
Miss K EB Anderson, famed for Cleveland Baking Powder, is registered at the Foley. Her Seattle headquarters support her annual tour through Eastern Oregon, with Union and Wallowa counties among her favored fields.
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K. EB. Anderson
Cleveland
Foley
Miss Anderson
Seattle
Shere
Oregon
Union
Wallowa
Local Trains Abandoned After Today Over Patronage
Two local passenger trains between Baker City and Portland will be taken off after today. The morning train No.1 was sent to Portland and No.2 is expected to run tonight, but service will be suspended thereafter. No official statement issued. suspected lack of patronage cited.
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Baker ‘City
Portland
Republicans Visit Union County Officials in Outreach
Republicans led by Cecil Galloway and Judge J C Henry toured Union County yesterday meeting supporters. Recorder Snook and County Clerk Ed Wright joined the visit to shake hands and greet local friends.
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Cecil Galloway
J. C. Henry
Snook
Ed. Wright
Union County
Paying costs announced for Adams avenue property owners
An ordinance published in The Observer lists the cost to each property owner along Adams avenue for paying the contract. The ordinance covers only the Adams avenue contract and excludes other contracts to follow, once more extensive ordinances are prepared and passed.
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Adams Ue
the Observer
Fragmented OCR Note Records a Sparse Dietary Discussion
A garbled passage notes a day fast ending and mentions abstention and meals. It references prepared meals and solids consumed by noon, with stray phrases about orange items and repeated sentences, but no clear events or individuals are identifiable.
Municipal vote on 1.23 million debt for fire tug bridges dock
Voters are deciding whether to issue 1,230,000 in new debt to fund a fire tug two bridges and a municipal dock. Balloting is heavy in the forenoon with strong campaign activity and keen interest.
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ST At RT
Batin Ane
Official Accused of Bribery in Sam Mateo County
San Francisco reports supervisor C. E. Blackburn of San Mateo County was charged this afternoon with accepting a bribe in a warrant issued today.
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San Francisco
C. E. Blackburn
Sam Mateo County
Prosperous Valley Citizen Predicts Growth Unstoppable
O. S. Allen visits La Grande as a prominent valley resident praising the rapid expansion of the valley towns. He notes the cities and towns show remarkable growth witnessed over his lifetime and believes nothing can hinder their future rise.
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O. S. Allen
Mr. Allen
la Grande
Seattle Women Plan Monster Meeting to Recall Mayor and Police Chief
Seattle women from all clubs announce a mass meeting Tuesday to press recall of Mayor Gill and Police Chief Wappenstein. They pledge aid to the Public Welfare league to make Seattle a clean city amid graft findings by the council committee, with evidence heard from restricted district residents.
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Seattle
Woman's Club
Gill
Wappenstein
Fare League
City Council
Post Office Urges Mail Receiving Boxes In La Grande
Post Office urges patrons to install mail receiving boxes or door slots to speed delivery. Private boxes reduce carrier delays, allow delivery during absences, and prevent missed deliveries. Postmaster Richey notes the benefits and encourages convenient setups for improved service.
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Post Office Department
la Grande
Richey
City livery improvements urged for better service at low cost
Officials advocate showing patrons the real benefits of new receptacles in city livery, arguing that actual experience will prove the value far outweighs the small expense. The office aims to provide excellent service while minimizing costs and seeks compliance with the suggestions.
Island City Farmer Returns from North Dakota Trip
J. Mullenberg and wife of Island City have returned from an extended trip to North Dakota where he visited his brothers and sisters he had not seen for thirty years. He says the country is nice in some ways but not like Oregon in all respect.
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J. Mullenberg
Island City
North Dakota
Mullenberg
Oregon
Birth Record in La Grande: Nine Pound Daughter
A healthy baby girl weighing nine pounds was born today to Mr and Mrs H M Bradshaw in La Grande. Both family and attending physician report mother and child are doing well.
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H. M. Bradshaw
la Grande Today
English aviator seriously injured in Belmont Park race
Belmont Park on October 26 saw Claude Graham-White fall during warm up in a testing lap. His machine crashed after fuel exhaustion leaving him unconscious twenty five feet above ground. Hubert Latham lost control near the grandstand but avoided disaster.
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Belmont Park
Claude Graham-White
Onaeee
Hrookits
Brooking
Wrights
Hubert Latham
France
Simeon
Temperance Speaker to Address Audiences in Chicago Tomorrow
A temperance advocate known as Mine Brehm is scheduled to speak in Chicago tomorrow following a recent Portland Oregon Dry parade. The event invites broad attendance and promises a strong call for temperance adherence.
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Chicago
Temperance
Women Volunteers Sought to Document Strikes Brutality
Chicago reports claim garment employers hire thugs to drug women strikers and police aid them. The Women’s Trade Union League calls for fifty society girls to gather evidence and press prosecutions while destitution rises in Jewish quarters and salt makers’ families face hardship as unions extend relief efforts.
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Chicago
Women's Trade Union League
Dry parade mobilizes St Louis in dry campaign
In St Louis on October 29, a large Good Government League parade rallied voters for the impending prohibition ballot. Men women and children marched while others rode in carriages and floats amid hundreds of banners urging support for the dry cause and striking at the rum demon.
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St. Louis
Miggour
Good Government League
Father Corby Statue Dedicated at Gettysburg
Catholics from several states and veterans witnessed the dedication of a monument to Father Corby, the Civil War chaplain, at Gettysburg. The memorial sits on a prominent site as a solemn high mass and religious ceremonies were led by distinguished clergy.
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Gettysburg
Father Corby
Twenty seven witnesses summoned for Times explosion inquiry
San Francisco dispatch reports twenty seven witnesses from surrounding counties left for Los Angeles to testify before the jury probing the Times explosion.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Six Day Cycle Race Opens With Star Entrants
Boston October 25 A preliminary program at the Boston arena tonight precedes the six day race starting Monday. Jackie Clarke the record breaking six day rider and Berlin winner teams with Lloyd McFarland in the Australian Rocket and California ace pairing. Clarke and McFarland may give their rivals little chance for victory as the field lines up for the long event.
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Boston
Bosston Arena
Jackie Clarke
Madison Square Garden
New York
Berlin
Walter Rutt
Clarke
Rocket
Lloyd McFarland
California
McFarland
Elgin Doctor Here On City Visit
Doctor Whiting of Elgin is in the city on business today.
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Elgin
Doctor Whiting
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