Taft Addresses National Conservation Delegates
President Taft speaks at the National Conservation Congress in St Paul on conservation as a national issue. He outlines land categories from agricultural to mineral and forest lands, cites Roosevelt’s role, and urges measured action, avoiding acrimony while detailing current laws and proposed changes to speed reclamation and forest protection.
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National Conservation
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Ireland
Eberhart
Minnesota
National Conservation Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Federal Court of Appeals
Fynda Wkely
Interiuy
Isaac Bowie
Setilera
Labor Day Observed With Picnic and Quiet Town Slows
Labor Day was celebrated with a large Eagles picnic at Praebates grove and pleasant weather. Many laborers enjoyed a day of rest while paving, quarry, and machine shops were idle. Warren Construction crews paused and La Grande businesses closed for the half holiday.
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Praebates Grove
Mecca
Dioner
Warren Construction Company
Round House
la Grande
Owert
La Follette Expected to Win Wisconsin Primaries Amid Insurgency
As Wisconsin prepares for primaries, La Follette is forecast to win renomination amid a battle with regulars in the Senate race. Norris is cited as an insurgent in the House, while Gov. McGovern and Fairfield challenge for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Voter turnout is expected heavy and analysts predict the primary will reveal strong party divides.
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Fairfield
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Ag Norris
House
la Follette
Wisconsin
Labor Day Parades Marked by City Variations
Across the nation on Labor Day Chicago and Denver snubbed the traditional parades as workers gathered in parks and picnics. In Frisco 50 000 laboring men joined a major pageant while Portland saw seven thousand march and a hundred thousand watch. Roosevelt led Fargo’s observance as Seattle braved rainy weather.
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Denver
Portland
Seattle
San Francis
Roosevelt
Fargo
San Francisco
Cal
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Brooklyn Pastor Holds Hour Talk With Spirit of William James
Reverend Frederick Wiggin of Unity Church in Brooklyn reports conversing with the spirit of Professor William James for over an hour in Boston. James, a famed psychologist, said he spoke with the living after his death ten days ago, and Wiggin expects later to attune control for clear conversation.
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Frederick Wiggin
Unity Church of
Brooklyn
William James
America
Wiggin
Savant
James
Judges yard inspection to pick best La Grande displays
A corps of judges from the Astor show committee will tour La Grande residences to select the first second and third best yards. They will assess various aspects though asters are the main feature.
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la Grande
Astor Show
After Show Flower Display Prizes Announced
Yard display judging begins with blooms maturing under warm weather. Judges include Mesdames B. B. Kidde, A. G. Couch, Wi L. Brenholts, and Mr. Bruce Dennis. Prizes listed for indoor and yard displays include multiple awards from $0.50 to $8.00, with entries urged to notify the general committee tonight.
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Mesdames
B. B. Kidde
A. G. Couch
Wi L. Brenholts
Bruce Dennis
Steamer Crew Poisoned in Seattle Epidemic
Twenty members of the Prince Rupert steamship crew were hospitalized in Seattle with ptomaine poisoning. Several are in a dangerous condition. The ship carries about one hundred men and was set to sail for Vancouver that night. doctors have not yet determined the cause.
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Seattle
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
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