Glavis Exonerated and Ballinger Dismissal Ordered
Secretary Ballinger orders L B Glavis dismissed from the General Land Office for disingenuous statements while President Taft exonerates Ballinger in the Cunningham Alaska coal land case. Taft signals Ballinger’s alignment with the administration as Pinchot faces uncertain fate amid Alaska controversy. Pinchot unaware of loss, fishing off San Clemente Island. Six thousand attend Eugene fair on Merchant's Day.
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Washington
Ballinger
L. B. Glavia
General Land Office
Taft
Albany
N. Y
Cunningham Alaska Coal Land
Alaska
Louis R. Gravis
Erason
Glavis
Water Power Trust
National Irrigation Congress
Pinchot
Forestry Department
Interior Department
St. Los Angeles
Forester Pinchot
San Clemente Island
Pacific
Eugene
Judge Knowles Preserves a Real Cotton Plant
Judge Knowles brings a genuine cotton plant to the office after collecting it on the south. The preserved specimen shows blossoms attached to a tiny tree, correcting northern misconceptions that cotton grows from a root each year. The plant is displayed for viewing.
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Judge Knowles
Knowles
Ketchel Langford Fight Called Off By Authorities
New York August 16 authorities threatened to raid the club prompting the cancellation of the Ketchel Langford bout scheduled for tomorrow night. The decision followed a conference with District Attorney Jerome Police Commissioner Baker and Sheriff Foley after a telegram from Governor Hughes. The fight was deemed unlawful as it would be witnessed by non members.
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New York
Jerome
Baker
Foley
Hughes
Union County Farmers Union stores 15000 bushels of wheat
More than 15000 bushels of wheat are already in the Union County Cooperative Farmers Union warehouse with roofing near completion. Four men keep the flow steady as the roof is finished and the building, cemented and steel sided, is praised as among the best in the county. Officials anticipate over 30000 bushels by season end as storage capacity expands for sale.
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Union County Cooperative Farmers’ Union
Steirner
Uaew
Coats Shingle Mill Resumes After Short Shutdown
Hoquiam Washington seals a return to full operation as the Coats shingle mill restarts after a brief halt. The firm guarantees the higher wage scale sought by the packers, a move expected to undermine efforts by employers to keep the scale down.
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Hoquiam
Wash
Coats
Oppose Taft Plan Faces Western Banker Opposition
In Chicago on September 16 western financiers oppose President Reynolds plan endorsed by Taft for the Central National bank. They warn it will wipe out many country banks and drain the West of funds to the East.
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Taft
Chicago
Central National Bank
Reynolds
Fires Leave One Dead As San Diego Burns
In San Diego County a large wildfire left one person dead and killed hundreds of cattle across multiple districts. The blaze stretched across rural areas causing widespread destruction and local authorities urged evacuation where needed.
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San Diego
Calif
San Diego County
Van Viack Returns to Visit La Grande After 15 Years
F Van Viack of Salem visits his son Thurlow Van Viack in La Grande marking 15 years since leaving the county. He praises the town’s growth and development since his departure.
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F. van Viack
Salem
Thurlow van Viack
Change in force at local ticketing and freight offices
J. Beck arrived from Portland and will be employed in the freight office as assisting freight agent. Ole Stageberg, previously in the position, will transfer to the ticket office as night ticket agent. William Day who has been
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J. Beck
Portland
Ole Stageberg
William Day
Night agent to leave ticket office for Portland post
A night agent plans a short departure from the ticket office to take a position with the company in Portland. This move marks the end of their tenure here as they prepare to begin duties with the new employer.
Harriman Will Probate Names Wife as Heir
The will of BE. B. Harriman dated June 8, 1908 was probated in New York on September 16. It bequeaths all real and personal property to his wife, with an named executor handling the estate.
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Harriman
New York
Council Backs Fair Support and City Improvements
At last night’s council meeting the fair and city council grew closer as officials pledged broad aid. The city will extend help and allow more time for arranging improvements including renovations to city office rooms and a thorough plan for the Weeltate project.
Taft Starts Western Trip in Chicago Transit
President Taft arrived in Chicago at Lasalle Street station to loud ovations and a motorcade after a Lasalle Street stop. Thousands cheered as 200000 schoolchildren sang in Washington Park before a luncheon at the Congress Hotel and visits to the Art Institute and a ball game. A banquet was planned for the evening before he heads west at midnight.
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Chicago
Taft
Lasalle Street
Washington Park
Columbia
Congress Hotel
Art Institute
Walla Walla Flour Prices Fall at Local Market
Walla Walla flour dropped 60 cents per barrel today from 6 dollars to 5.40. Retailers announced the reduction.
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Walla Walla
Boy 14 shoots Indian to enter prison
In Diak Alaska a fourteen year old boy killed an Indian and told the inquest he shot to see the man fall. Authorities believe the youth received a letter from a friend at McNeil's Island Washington State Penitentiary promising an easy life in prison, influencing the crime.
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Seward
Alaska
Diak
Washington State Penitentiary
McNeil’s Island
Passenger Train Carries Logs Into Istenesa Period
The Joseph La Grande passenger train, which ran near schedule all summer, enters a period of Istenesa as heavy shipments from Wal Iowa arrive. A large Joga shipment from Lass caused a delay.
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Joseph-La Grande
Istenesa
Waliowa
County
Joga
Lass
Policemen Guard Ballplayer in Philadelphia Spat
Detroit star Cobb spiked Philadelphia third baseman Baker three weeks earlier triggering an extra police guard for Cobb to shield him from angry local fans during a Philadelphia event.
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Philadelphia
Cobb
Detroit
Baker
October Jury Named Mostly Farmers For Coming Term
The October jury list shows a large majority of farmers among nominees, with a few merchants, lumbermen, and railroader. Notable names include Wm Roulette, CG Black, J Reynolds, Walter Glenn, J Redman, and Henry Burk among others. Two appeals were filed in county clerk’s office by Ralph Atkinson via Judge Ramsey. Court time nears as Circuit Judge Knowles returns home and the October term starts Monday October 3.
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Thermalte
Farth
Elgin
Ats
Union
Farmer
Aberton
High
Millman
Dibberd
Imbler
F. J. Jolly
Cove
Wm. Roulette
Higin
B. W
Tom W. Conklin
Medical Springs
PY. Daron
la Grande
G. M. Games
North Powder
L. J. Ferguson
M. Kerns
Wmn. Bloom
Henry W. Burk
Ralph Atkinson
Judge Ramsey
Circuit Court
Cox
Knowles
No Checks Delay at North Western Receipts
At the usual receiving place workers read no checks today with no reason given for the delay. They expect arrival tomorrow. In Rochester Minnesota Governor Johnson remains in critical condition after surgery for intestinal trouble and reports gaseous pains.
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Rochester
Min
Johnson
Company Bays Auto Purchases Vehicle for Valley Prospects
The La Grande Investment company bought a nearly new automobile to be used in routine business, including driving prospective home seekers over the valley.
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Bays Auto
la Grande Investment Company
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