La Follette Refuses to Be Read Out of GOP
MADISON Wis Sept 24 Senator RM La Follette declares in La Follette Weekly he cannot be ousted from the Republican party by President Taft. He argues no individual, not even the president, can expel a representative. voters hold that power and time will show their will. He criticizes Taft for backing Tawney and those who aided downward tariff revision.
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Wis
RM. la Follette
la Follette
Taft
Winona
Republican Party
Tawney
St Peter's Episcopal Church Undergoing Interior Renovation
St Peter's Episcopal Church is undergoing thorough interior renovation with new stains, floor covering and paints. The church will be much improved inside once work is completed.
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St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Atkinson Case Submitted in La Grande Over Near Beer License
The city of La Grande vs Ralph Atkinson was submitted this morning over the sale of near beer without a license. Judge Ramsey argued four points to dismiss the case including whether near beer is intoxicating and if the city had authority to license it. The decision is expected in a few days and the outcome could affect dry laws in other cities.
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la Grande
Ralph Atkinson
Ramsey
Atkinson
Taft Alters Schedule After Gentile Criticism in Salt Lake City
Taft moves his Salt Lake City address from Sunday to Saturday morning after gentile ministers criticize a Sabbath speech plan. Smoot joins the party at Helper Utah. Taft slated for a $10 000 banquet at the Fairmont in San Francisco on October 5 with 500 attendees and 2000 invitations issued. tickets cost 20 dollars each.
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United Press
Price
Utah
Taft
Mormon Tabernacle
Salt Lake City
Smoot
Helper
Senator Smoot
San Francisco
Fairmont Hotel
Seattle Street Collision Claims One Life
A street collision in Seattle leaves one person dead at the scene and two others fatally injured. Police say emergency responders arrived quickly but could not save the victims. Investigators are reviewing traffic signals and vehicle speeds.
Knights Templar Adjourn Session in Oregon After Mass Car Crash
A Wallingford Avenue streetcar jumped the track in Seattle injuring many and killing Frank Hull of East Tacoma. Dozens were hospitalized including P. F. Winslow and James Hull while also noting the Shriners convening in Baker City with new officers elected and Salem chosen as next meeting site.
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Seattle
Wallingford Avenue
Frank Hull
East Tacoma
Fourteenth Avenue
P. F. Winslow
Fair Grounds
James Hull
Grand Opera Visit Promises Classics on Oct 7
Ernest Shuter of the International Grand Opera company arrives with 110 guests for a Steward appearance on Thursday night October 7. The lineup includes famed tenor Norell and soprano Mme Therry among stars. Cavalleria Rusticana and Lucia di Lammermoor Act II will be presented with the famous Lucia sextette performed during the visit.
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International Grand Opera Company
An Viniece
Norell
Ugo Colombia
Mme, Therry
Grand Opera
Cavalleria Rusticana
Lucia de Slammermoor
Lucia
le Grande
Grande Ronde Spuds Brace for Strong Digs and Market
Heavy yields and a robust market are forecast as Grande Ronde valley potato digging begins Monday. Exhibits from M. Riddle travel to Spokane with 4 1/2 pound spuds, and large samples at local offices show potatoes weighing up to 3 1/2 pounds. Buyers currently offer 80 cents per hundred, with acreage views split on whether it's up or down.
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M. Riddle
Riddle
Ketchel Arrives in Frisco For Johnson Fight Training
Stanley Ketchel reached San Francisco on September 24 and began training for his bout with Johnson. He entered quietly, a contrast to his last visit when he fought Papke and drew a lively reception.
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San Francisco
Stanley Ketchel
Johnson
Papke
Pioneer Day Draws Speaker George Himes to La Grande
George Himes secretary of the state historical society will attend Pioneer Day at the county fair in La Grande. He is a noted speaker and entertainee whose visit depends only on sickness or unforeseen prevention. An Oregon State Historical Society tour and catalogues are highlighted as a major city asset.
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George H. Himes
State Historical Society
Portland
la Grande
Himes
The
Portland City
Rose City
Stoop Divorce Case Opens Before Judge Knowles
Flora Stoop va Henry Stoop divorce case set to begin tomorrow in county court before Judge Knowles. The parties are well known locally and a large crowd of witnesses is expected to attend despite rainy west county weather.
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Flora Stoop
Henry Stoop
Knowles
Wave of destruction hits Louisiana and Yucatan coast
Rescue teams report more than 350 dead after the steamer Utstein wreck in the Yucatan channel and a tidal wave. Louisiana losses include hundreds dead, widespread property damage, destroyed crops, and flooding near Baton Rouge with the state house and executive mansion damaged.
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Utstein
Yucatan Channel
Port Eads
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Three Ton Third Crop On Fuehr Farm Alfalfa
The Grande Ronde soil supports Emil Fuehr’s Sandridge farm with a third alfalfa crop nearly ready for mowing yielding about three tons per acre. The sequence shows second crop at five tons and first crop at eight tons per acre, all on land never irrigated.
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Grande Ronde
Emil Fuehr
Sandridge
Montana Miners Strike Over Engineer Secession
In Butte on September 24 three thousand day shift miners refused to work as station engineers seceded from the Western Federation of Miners. Five thousand night shift miners planned to not report unless engineers were replaced, risking a large mine shutdown and loss of 15,000 jobs. gunfire interrupted a meeting injuring one man.
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Honor Missionaries In Garrick And Marion Jordin
A reception at the L. D. and tabernacle tonight honors In Garrick and Marion Jordin both La Grande residents who have completed a two year mission in England. Garrick returned recently and will be celebrated jointly with Jordin for their preaching in the British Isles
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In Garrick
Marion Jordin
la Grande
England
Mr. Garrick
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Mob Demands Death for Alleged Family Murderers
In Bluefield West Virginia on September 24 a mob gathers at the Hurley jail where Alexander Blankenship and two sons are held for the murder of George Meadows his wife and three children and their bodies burned. The men surrendered after authorities pledged protection but fear of mob violence grows as the crowd surrounds the jail and bloodhounds were used to track them.
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W. Va
Hurley Jall
Alexander Blankenship
George Meadows
Important Meeting ceight at Currey home
The Blue Mountain association will meet tonight at the home of George H. Currey to transact important business. A large number of members are urged to attend.
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Blue Mountain Association
George H. Currey
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