This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices and ad rates from Daily Kacept Seiday. It shows monthly and yearly in advance costs, weekly rates, and per-line charges for local readings. It notes signing articles and that unsigned pieces are revised at the editor's discretion.
The Baker City Democrat weighs in on the paving dispute between rival contractors. It notes Portland’s price drops after bidding and says reductions in local pavement costs would please residents bearing improvement costs. The paper avoids taking sides but endorses lower prices if competition expands.
Chicago April 1 Western railroads of the Western Trunk Line Association plan to increase freight rates on brick cement steel iron and other products including agricultural implements and drain pipes.
Los Angeles dispatch reports Jeffries and his party will depart Sunday for San Francisco and then proceed to Rewardeman training camp within a day or two. He states his weight is between 225 and 250 pounds and that he is in excellent trim.
Orley Chandler known as Rube appeared before Judge Knowles for sentencing after Thursday perjury conviction. Jury and city supporters urged parole as counsel argued for suspended sentence. Chandler received a minimum three year term with no appeal filed, and rumors of parole due to court sentiment circulated.
Des Moines April 1 police investigate a baby trafficking ring after discovering infants on doorsteps in ventilated suitcases. Officials say over 50 babies have been disposed of by the suitcase method in the past three months.
Bets are even for the ten round fight between Jim Attell and Owen Moran tonight in New York. Seth Express expresses utmost confidence of winning.
Portland April 1 The jury failed to agree on charges against W H Moore president of Oregon Trust and Savings Bank regarding a 1907 deposit case. Judge Bronaught sent jurors back for further deliberation amid uncertainty of a verdict. The judge ruled the state need not prove Moore was in the bank on August 20 1907 and that a deposit book issued by an authorized agent constituted a bank deposit. The defense objected to the instruction.
Ottawa reports the Canadian Commons passed a measure authorizing the railway commission to regulate cable company rates and facilities. The move effectively extends government control over all cable outfits.
Washington April 1 The Comptroller of the Treasury today issued a call for statements from all national banks through March 29 close of business.
If weather allows, Le Grande Union hosts a local high school baseball game Saturday afternoon at Lincoln grounds. A large crowd is expected with a nine member team and eager fans watching the start time set for 2:30 PM.
A minimum price of six dollars per thousand bricks goes into effect today across nearly all major brick manufacturers in the region. The move signals higher costs for construction and building materials as prices stabilize after recent market shifts.
Todd testified that he never told Agent Jones that Federal Judge Hanford of Washington was constitutionally opposed to land and fraud cases and that prosecution would be futile. He attacked Jones's testimony as utterly false.
In New York on April 1 a decision will select an architect to design the Robert Fulton monument and watergate. From 62 submitted plans, 52 were eliminated, leaving ten proposals to vie for the commission for one of marble’s grand memorials.
Elgin visitors from the Women of Woodcraft identified at the Savoy last night include Effie Brown Viola Smith Mrs Brown Hazel Brown Mrs Turtle Mrs Torret Mrs Hendricks Mrs Patten Mrs Graham Mrs McKennon and Hazel Smith.
Sun Editor Late Regent of the New York State University will serve another 12 year term after an appointment to succeed himself. Contractors begun work on a new hitching rack in front of the courthouse with ten cement pillars and heavy paving to improve the area and ease taxpaying visitors.
J M Bowlsby Prop advertises house cleaning from floor to ceiling. Services include carpet cleaning upholstery furniture bedding mattress making and furniture repair. Estimates at 106 Fir Street or phone Red 3941.
The stockholders will meet on April 1 1919 at the La Grande Oregon offices to elect directors and transact other business. Notice dated March 31 and signed by J B Reynolds.
Advertisement lists farms with varied acreage and cultivation near Summerville. Properties include 80 acres improved, 65 under cultivation, 10 acres improved near town, 40 acres improved 2 1/2 miles from Summerville, 100 acres with 40 under cultivation, 6,000 for 240 acres well improved under cultivation, 160 acres with 30 bearing orchard and 40 acres new orchard, plus choice stamp land suited to fruit industry. Timber and other property also offered by Rinehart. Summersville, Om.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.