Tongue dies in Moody after street incident
Hon. Thomas Tongue of Oregon, long serving congressman, dies after a street collapse incident in Moody on January 12. Born 1844 in Indiana, he studied law, served as Oregon attorney, and was repeatedly elected to Congress. Funeral plans unclear as reports note his sudden death and current condition.
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Dwasse
D Hermann
Tongue
Binger Hermann
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Washington
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England
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New Charter for La Grande Sparks Legislative Debate
La Grande January 12. The charter committee has sent the new city charter draft to the secretary for presentation to the legislature. Objections arise over water works sale without a public vote, council chosen city marshal, council vacancy rules, gambling law prosecutions, and city limits extension. Stockholm Jan 12 General Von Vegesack dies at 82 after a Civil War era career.
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Funeral of Paris Vice-Consul Mac Lean
The funeral of Mac Lean American vice-consul at Paris was held this morning in the American church. The consulate staff and many prominent Americans attended.
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Mac Lean
No Hope for Hewitt in New York
Physicians report no change in Hewitt's condition at ten o'clock this morning, offering no hope of recovery as of Jan 12.
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Hewitt
New York
Hewittt
Aerogram from Navy Yard Signals First DeForest Flight
A Washington dispatch notes the DeForest wireless telegraphy aerogram from Annapolis linking the navy yard and the academy, marking the first news aerogram of its kind. Separate items report Willis Bailey sworn in as Kansas governor at Topeka with 10,000 attending, and New York chatter that Capt Miles O Reilly may attend a Madison Square Garden ball, risking rowdiness.
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New York
Miles O'Reilly
Madison Square Garden
Labor Bodies to Amalgamate in Indianapolis Meeting
Representatives of the Teamsters National Union of America and the Team Drivers International Union of America opened a joint conference in Indianapolis on January 12. They aim to merge the two unions under AFL plans established at the recent convention.
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National Union of America
International Union of America
American Federation of Labor
No Coal For Commissioner No Coal For Commissioner
Coal barons resist union demands as miners and engineers strike. Testimony shows high prices persist, and officials deny blame. Sparks from the coal commission report include a miner’s wage context and a push to eight hours versus twelve.
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Oregon Legislature Deadlock Delays Senate Election
Salem January 12 The Oregon Legislature opened with the senate unable to settle organization after 22 in caucus failed to elect president. Brownell and Smith tied at 11, with house members Davey Harris and Eddy leading in initial ballots. A repeat caucus is slated for afternoon while delays risk deferring the senator election by law.
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Clackamas
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Yamhill
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Frank Davey
Marion
L. T. Haris
Lane
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Harris
Eddy
Congreseman Tongue
George C. Hrownell
Oregon City
L. T. Harris
Eugene
Youtsey Testifies As Grand Jury Reopens
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 12 the grand jury met and Youtsey was moved from prison to testify again. Sensational developments were anticipated as proceedings continued.
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Frankfort
Crescent Manufacturing Company to Open Wool Factory in La Grande
A new Crescent Manufacturing Company plans a knit goods factory in La Grande using Oregon wool and employing about 15 people. William Davis of Baker City reports machinery on the way and expects initial operations by March with steady local payroll support and no government bonus.
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William Davis
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Oregon Lumber Company
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Crescent Manufacturing Cocieer Pany
Knights of Pythias District Convention at Waltsburg
The Knights of Pythias district convention for Walla Walla Franklin Columbia and Garfield counties meets in Waltsburg Odd Fellows hall next Thursday. A banquet hosted by the city’s ladies under Presbyterian auspices, floor work exhibition, five contests with judges McCroskey Chadwick and Cornett, and multiple addresses mark the event. Also: Oregon senatorial race unfolds as C W Fulton leads As toria with Geer close behind in the state legislature.
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S. J. Chadwick
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John Cornett
North Yakima
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United States
C. W. Fulton
Astoria
T. T. Geer
First There There Served at Frazer Opera House
After January 10 there will be no tickets laid aside for anyone. Persons must call or phone the advance sale after tickets have been put on sale. Mark Moorhouse is the local manager at Frazer Opera House.
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Frazer Opera House
Wheat In Chicago
Chicago market report notes Wheat prices in Chicago on January 12 at TH percent per bushel, reflecting a small price movement and trading activity for the day.
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Chicago
Coal Free List Debate Prompts House Hearing
House Ways and Means will study coal policy with several resolutions to place coal on the free list for six months. Hill of Connecticut proposes a drawback, while Mitchell of Oregon notes Senate unanimity on Pacific Islands matters. A Tennessee member criticizes the protectionist trend as the 1896 Republican platform's reciprocity is challenged.
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Mitchell
Hawaii
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Senate
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Pacific Islands
Porto Rico
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Ohio
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Aldrich
Residents press for new West End bridge across river
West End residents led by T B Swearingen Peter Van Orsdall W N Matlock Charles Bates and W J Sewell with the Hastings brothers and others begin an active campaign for a bridge over the river in that area. They argue the project will ease travel for town and country residents and may determine the preferred construction method as support grows. Also noted is the publication of more than 160 books on the war in South Africa.
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T. B. Swearingen
Peter van Orsdall
W. N. Matlock
Charles Bates
W. J. Sewell
Hastings Brothers
Grand Jury Probes Coal Conspiracy Amid Freezing Chicago
Chicago reports four more deaths from cold as Grand Jury demands explanation for concealment of 10 000 to 15 000 coal cars in railroad yards. Prominent mine operators summoned. cards instructed agents to wait for orders from alleged leaders. Salvation Army aids distribution to needy as inquiry widens.
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Western Union Messenger Service Begins In Town
Installing the Western Union messenger system with over 200 subscribers already in the city, signal boxes on Malo street from Pendleton Motel southward are being set. Full operation expected by February 1. Initial three messengers possible, with potential staff growth as demand rises. Rates: 18 cents for 20 minutes or less, 20 cents for 20 to 46 minutes, 25 cents for 40 to 60 minutes. Monthly contract options offered.
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Tneela
Implement dealer Kunkel returns from eastern tour
A Kunkel, Pendleton's friendly implement dealer, came back Sunday after a month visiting Chicago Kansas City St Joseph and Oregon Mo He notes better conditions in the East but prefers Oregon as the best state He expects to occupy the Main street building by March 1 and has purchased part of his farming implement stock to arrive with the new premises.
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St. Joseph
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