Fair Opening A Week Hence At Union County Exposition
With one week left before the Union County Exposition the opening is set for next Monday at 7 30 p m Hon Walter Pierce will deliver the opening address followed by Dunham Wright and T A Rinehart Oregon dignitaries will also attend on Educational Day with Kerr of the O A C and Prof Alderman of the University to represent their institutions Eighteen carpenters work on the grounds under Foreman Steinbach The board of directors will meet at the Commercial club rooms this evening to act on matters for next week
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Walter Pierce
Dunham Wright
the Cove
T. A. Rinehart
Elgin
Union
Kerr
Alderman
University
Fred B. Currey
Oregon
Steinbach
Stork Delivers Baby Girls to Two Local Families
A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs J M Sheets and another at the residence of Mr and Mrs B G Stewart. The births were announced with charm and joy in the community last night.
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J. M. Sheets
B. G. Stewart
King of Engineers Hauls Taft Train
Ogden Utah Sept 27 Veteran of the rails and one of the most remarkable engineers in the country Charlie Paul was at the throttle of Taft s special train from Ogden to Pocatello Idaho Paul has been an engineer for 35 years and never experienced a wreck He passed through washouts and landslides unscathed and was at the throttle when Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt made western trips The only injury occurred last summer when he fell from a chicken coop and broke his arm
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Ogden
Utah
Ralls
Charlie Paul
Taft
Pocatello
Idaho
Paul
McKinley
Roosevelt
Miners Strike Ends as Taft Heads to Battle
Senator Carter announces the miners’ walkout is over as President Taft travels by rail. Mines closed since Friday will resume tonight, with Butte holidaying for the president’s visit. Taft visits Washoe smelter and tours the city before continuing toward Butte.
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Robert H. Hazard
United Press
Taft
Anaconda
Mon
Senator Carterday
Silver Bow Junction
Carter
Butte
Washoe
Putte
Long Driver Sets Fast 204 Mile Run in Oregon Route
L C Smith driving D H Steward's Ford with Doc Phy Alton and a Hot Lake guest completed a 204 mile circuit from La Grande to the Wallowa river fish hatchery, Joseph lake and head falls, back to Hot Lake and to La Grande with frequent stops. The run marks a notable improvement over a recent longer day voyage.
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L. C. Smith
Lewiston Clarkston Fair Opens With Parade And Exhibits
Lewiston hosts the tenth annual Lewiston Clarkston Fair association event with a Nez Perce parade and displays of grains fruit stock mines lumber and horse racing. The fair runs all week inviting crowds and regional interest.
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Lewiston
Lewiston-Clarkston Fair Association
Taft Falls Far In Copper Mine Shaft
Taft plunged into a shaft in the Leonard Copper mine near Butte Montana ending up 1800 feet below ground. The descent occurred today as workers witnessed the dramatic fall and its immediate aftermath.
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Butte
Mont
Taft
Leonard Copper
Peary Uses Bar Harbor Move To Probe Cook Pole Claim
Commander Peary plans immediate action against Cook as he heads to Bar Harbor to consult with the Peary Arctic Club chief. Roosevelt voyage to New York is cited with Peary vowing to expose the man who claims discovery of the North Pole. Whitney radio message confirms severed on board.
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New York
Peary
Harry Whitney
Cook
North Pole
Pole
Whitney
Jeanie
Battle Harbor
Cache
Etah
Bartlett
North Star
St. Johns
South Harpswell
Maine
Bar Harbor
General Hubbard
Peary Arctic Club
Roosevelt
Eagle Island
Sandy Hook
Bank Robbers Cornered by Runnels Posse in Iowa
Three bank robbers who tried to loot the Farmers' and Savings Bank in Runnels Iowa are surrounded by a posse near Cordova after a volley of shots. The men dynamited the vault and fled the building. They later dynamited a safe at Adelphi and reportedly secured $10.00.
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Runnels
Iowa
Farmers’ & Savings Bank
Cordova
Adelphi
Enterprise Plans Town Football Team and Season Kickoff
Attorney Conover reports Enterprise will field a town football team. A recent meeting ordered suits and a ball, with a captain and manager to be elected next Saturday as season practice begins. Local athletes shown in baseball suggest higher potential for football. Conover, a leading Elanta figure, is expected to be a key strength.
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Enterprise
Conover
Elanta
President receives copper silver and gold golf stick at court house
The president spoke to a large crowd at Court House Square Inter and then departed for Helena at 12 48. During the visit he was presented with a full size golf stick crafted from copper silver and gold by the mayor.
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Court House Square
Helena
Reduction in Local Rates Opens October Tariffs
Oregon express shipments see liberal rate cuts on regular and special classes effective October 1. Portland tariff drops to 2.85 from 3.50, with a hundred pound shipment table applying statewide. Rates anticipated to ease transport costs and boost business from Oregon offices, including La Grande.
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Oregon
Hibberd
Portland
la Grande
Boy Missing at Island City
An eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Adam Beck of Island City has been missing since Saturday afternoon. Police joined the search as authorities and neighbors look for the boy who has wandered off before but never stayed away two nights.
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Adam Beck
Island City
Baturay
Tremblor Shakes Midwest Cities
An early morning earthquake, lasting about 13 seconds, was felt across Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Missouri and Kentucky. Chimneys toppled plate glass broke and dishes shattered with varying damage reported in Covington Madison St Louis Springfield Henderson Vandalia and other towns.
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Indianapolis
Endiana
Covington
Madison
Wis
Missouri
ST. Louis
Springfield
Taxes Delinquent Due October Fourth Deadline Notice
The article warns that October fourth is the final date to pay the second tax installment. unpaid taxes become delinquent thereafter. Delinquency certificates carry 15 percent interest and three year redemption. The piece also covers a missing boy case amid drowning or kidnapping rumors, with police and parents uncertain.
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