Roosevelt and Bryan clash over standard oil records
Roosevelt defends disclosure of Standard Oil records as governor Haskell listed as attorney of record. Bryan is urged to show authority for statements, while committees praise local efforts at After Hay in La Grande. Portland election power and county fair opening with free admission highlighted.
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Portland
Oregon
A. P. Armstrong
Northwales
Cooke Trial Echoes in La Grande Public Interest
In La Grande, public interest centers on the 28 alleged victims of a Baker City artist known as a wholesale handgrabbing king. He was arrested in Baker City and remains in a New York jail awaiting federal court trial as the victims prepare to testify.
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la Grande
Baker City
New York
United Statea Land Office
Westening
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Federal Court
Mathews
King
Fraud Suspect Cooke Arrested as 24 Victims Deny Proof
A federal court action followed the Cooke scheme in which 24 claimants were induced with a New York to LaGrange route claim. Though many victims doubted the proof, Cooke and his associate Mathews were arrested. Cooke remains jailed as prosecutors pursue conviction.
County Fair Dates Corrected for Opening Week
Officials correct a published start to the county fair noting the new dates and confirming the fair runs from Wednesday morning through Saturday evening. Directors urge cooperation of farmers and agricultural community to ensure a successful first annual event.
Beauty Show Delights Valley Visitors at Yard Exhibits
Crowd swarms halls to view judging by the committee on yard displays as women compete with elaborate table displays from Grand Valley towns. Entrants include Mrs Turner Oliver Mrs Anthony Mrs Kochensparger and many others, with visitors enjoying vocal and instrumental selections and refreshments.
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George Cochran
G. M. Taal
J. D. Slater
Summerville
Alicel
Stand Chey
Thomas Wallatager
One-Color Flower Exhibit Draws Valley Collectors
Alicel and Mrs. Jasper lead a long list of local ladies in a major flower display at Grande Ronde. From 6 to 7 pm judges will render their decisions while baskets of decorative flowers from many sponsors enrich the exhibit. If you missed the afternoon, visit to view the Grande Ronde display.
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Moat
Menianes Keeney
C. M. Jones
Little Hanna
T. Oliver
J. D. Blazer
Hall
J. T. Richardson
A. H. Gibbs
E. B. Bragg
Charles Dunn
C. A. Murray
A. J. Curtis
Grandma Wallsinger
Samuel R. Deal
Mesdames Kochensparger
George Cochran
C. T. Bacon
M. K. Hall
Dawson
C. E. Smith
Seemann
Ed Kiddie
R. C. Beckley
Harvey
C. D. Goodnough
J. T. Williamson
Ruby
Valley Bright Spot Ever Remembered
A reflective line notes that a valley memory will remain a bright spot in one's memory, lasting beyond time. It emphasizes lasting positivity and personal significance without detailing events or names.
Guardian to Sell Ward’s Interest in La Grande Properties
By order of Union county Oregon court a private sale will occur October 4 1908 of Louis W Bay’s undivided one half in lots 9 and 10 block 108 Chaplin addition La Grande and one sixth in lot 5 block 2 B street La Grande for the benefit of the ward and estate. Anna B Bay guardian.
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John H. Bay
Madison Avenue
la Grande
Union County
Oregon
Anno B. Bay
Chaplin
Maid Ward
Sheridan Man Ships Pearload to Nebraska
A Sheridan man sent a pearload of very fine pears to Nebraska. Work on the Attempted of well near Dufur will soon resume.
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Sheridan
Nebraska
Dufur
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