Four Initiatives Proposed for Oregon 1903 Ballot
The People's Power league drafts four measures led by W. S. URen to be voted on in 1903. They include a constitutional amendment to instruct legislatures to ratify the people's choice for U S senator, a Huntley bill to limit campaign expenses and curb corruption, a recall option for dishonest officials, and proportional representation for all parties in the state legislature.
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Oregon
People’s Power League
W. S. U'Ren
Oregon City
People's Power League
United States
Huntley
Land Opening in Wallowa Opens for Entry Today
Rumors of halted settlements prove false as six townships in Wallowa county prepare for entry at 9 o clock tomorrow after government notices published in the La Grande land office. Interest had waned since a month ago, but officials expect several entries and anticipate contests by prior rights holders under the 0 day privileges.
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Wallowa County
la Grande Observer
Government Land Office
la Grande Land Office
Wallowa Island
Big Games Coming Promising Excitement for Local Lads
On November 15 Pendleton high school faces Baker City rivals in a major gridiron event at the Matlock grounds. Local merchants may close for the occasion as organizers prepare for a big season game. Thanksgiving brings Portland high school to Pendleton, the first visit and a meeting touted as worth while.
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Pendleton High School
Baker City
Matlock
Portland High School
Portland
Pendeton
Gym to Open Tuesday Under Shockley Instructing
E W Shockley, re elected director of the Commercial association gymnasium, will arrive Tuesday to open the Gym TM and lead classes for the coming season. The opening, delayed from November 1 due to travel, will proceed on Tuesday morning.
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E. W. Shockley
Commercial Association Gymnasium
Returned from Klamath on Farm Investment Enthusiasm
Dr. J. A. Best and family returned home after a three month stay in Klamath county. He praises the Klamath Irrigated faction and expects rapid development within a few years. He has taught and improved a large farm there and is pleased with the investment.
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J. A. Best
Klamath County
Injured Man Wanders Rails Near Mission Station
James Wood, found in a demented condition on the O R and N track east of Mission station, was picked up by an eastbound train and taken to La Grande. He suffered a severe head wound and could not identify himself. a Portland ticket was found in his hat. The crew stopped the train after he ignored signals, and authorities believe he fell from a westbound train while en route to Portland.
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Portland
James Wood
Mission Station
la Grande
Wood
Misaton
Art Fund Program in Armory With School Talent
Tomorrow afternoon the Armory hosts a benefit for the art fund featuring Field and Hawthorne School pupils in a variety program. The event aims to fund framing for a collection of pictures and includes songs, recitations, piano solos, stories, and an evening closing act at 7 30.
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Pupiis
Gwyndolone Weaver
Hawthorne School
Eseseeees
Field School
Neaip
Puplis
Filet School
Wynken Blynken
Nod
Eeesesees
Puplia
Eaeeeess Puplis
Ency
Hawthorne
Sueess
America
Ecrinte
Sibyl Cole
Ejerulf
Hard Times in Kansas Recall with Cough Cure
Cadell resident Earl Shamburg recalls a hard time with persistent coughing. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure after using less than one bottle. The ad claims it is the safest cough and cold remedy and lung healer, guaranteed by Tallman & Co. Drug Store with 59 cents to $1 pricing and a free trial bottle.
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Kansas
Cadell
Earl Shamburg
Ile
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Marriage License Issued for Earl W Thorne and Heater A Purcell
A marriage license was issued today to Earl W Thorne and Heater A Purcell in the county.
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Earl W. Thorne
Heater A. Purcell
Dr J A Best resumes practice in Savings Bank building
Dr J A Best announces the resumption of practice. Office in Savings Bank building. Office phone Main 154. Residence phone Main 176.
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J. A. Best
Savings Bank
Cold warning to seek early treatment
A brief health advisory warns that a cold should be checked at the very start to prevent deep seated illness. Delays can worsen symptoms and extend recovery time. Take decisive action early to reduce suffering.
Missing La Grande girl sought in Pendleton search
Relatives of Miss Fannie Sweeney of La Grande request help locating her after she vanished from home several days ago and is believed to have come to Pendleton. Local authorities and family appeal for information about her whereabouts.
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Fannie Sweeney
la Grande
Pendleton
Baffett Buys John Day Valley Apple Crop
F. L. Baffett of Payette plans to secure expert packers and buyers for the John Day valley apple crop. He toured the valley arranging growers to sell fruit on the trees and now has many pickers working to ready fruit for packers bound for the eastern market. His extensive experience and thorough approach impressed local commission houses. The John Day crop, among the finest in eastern Oregon, is expected to fetch good prices on the eastern market.
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John Day
F. L. Baffett
Payette
Idaho
John Day Valley
Baker City
Baffett
Oregon
Comedians Errennens Morris and Morris delight Star crowd
The Star theater crowd enjoyed performances by the Errennens and Morris and Morris. The Brennengs impressed with bell ringing and banjo sketches, earning much applause. The Morrises gave lively imitations of the Negro, Irishman and the shooney.
Fire Causes $126,000 Loss at Pittsburgh Yesterday
A blaze swept through a Pittaburg site yesterday, causing an estimated $126,000 in damage. Fire crews battled the flames for hours before containment. No injuries are reported, and investigations are underway to determine a cause.
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Pittaburg
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