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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1910

Page

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Roosevelts Reach Naples Amid Enthusiastic Welcome

Colonel Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt arrived in Naples on the steamer Prinz Heinrich and were greeted by thousands of Neapolitans. High officials and locals crowded the quay as the Roosevelts toured the royal nursery, planned for a Rome visit, with King Victor Emanuel and Queen Helena awaiting them at the Quirinal.

Nantes Amica Renanwelt Kermit Ethel Naples Heinrich An Col. Roosevelt Europe Rome Eternal City Victor Emanuel Helena Colonel Mrs. Roosevelt Royal Nursery Roosevelts Vatican American Statesman Rosevelt Leishman Counsel Crowninshield Roosevelt

Walter Tate Purchases North La Grande Home and Lots

Walter Tate buys the J. L. Courtney property in Pleasant Home addition North La Grande. The deal includes two lots and a five room dwelling. Tate will take possession soon and make minor improvements to establish his home.

J. L. Courtney la Grande Walter Tate Tata T

Bishop Paddock to Visit St Peter's Church

St Peter's Church holds services this Sunday with bishop Paddock making his annual visitation. He will administer confirmation at the 6 o'clock service and preach at both services. An adjourned vestry meeting for election of officers follows the evening service, with a vestry meeting scheduled Monday at 7:30.

Paddock

Aetna Again Creates Fear Amid Lava Threats

Two small towns face doom as lava flows menace their craters and residents flee overnight. Authorities describe the eruption as furnace like and escalating violence, with evacuees seeking safety from the advancing danger.

Volcanic Activity Rages On Island Call Near Catatina

F adat ina Anotte reports Mount Aotna vents violent eruption as residents of Catatina struggle with fear after sleepless nights. Lava from craters drives alarms and occasional earthquakes shake the island. Inhabitants of Cavare ri flee as lava engulfs the town. Bellpaso and Borello lie in the lava flow path.

Aotna Catatina Cavareri Bellpaso Borello

Coastal disaster strikes Mozambique coast with heavy loss

From Lisbon a dispatch reports a cyclone sweeping the East African coast causing a 22 foot sea rise and miles of inland flooding. The governor of Mozambique confirms great property damage and scores of bodies recovered from ruined plantations.

Lisbon Mozambique

County Distributes State School Funds Across Districts

County Superintendent Bragg issued checks totaling over $30,000 as the state apportionment for school purposes, to be distributed among the county districts.

Bragg

Many Sign Contracts After Storm Briefing Water Users

Despite a storm this afternoon limiting attendance, numerous prospective water users visited the Irrigation Company office and signed contracts for service.

Freshmen Seek Sophomores Over Dormitory Horse Prank

Irate University of Washington freshmen search for sophomores after two delivery horses were unhitched from a dye works driver, led into the freshmen dormitory, and tied to bed posts of Leon Becker and Claud Bozart. The incident occurred in Seattle on April 2.

Seattle University of Washington Leon Becker Claud Bozart

Chautauqua Board Orders Subscriptions canvass start

At the weekly Chautauqua board meeting chairman T A Rinehart instructed the committee on subscriptions to begin their canvass at once. The sale of 1000 season tickets was discussed as essential to the plans and the sales committee reported progress toward disposing of the entire allotment.

Chautauqua Board T. A. Rinehart

Land Office at Yale Nears Formation of New Oregon District

The La Grande land office district will lose ten townships to create a new Yale district. Officials plan the Yale office to cover key areas including Isom and other places as part of the consolidation.

Oregon Land Office Opens Vale District July First

Instructions from the general land office set July first as the opening date for a new land office at Vale with a Receiver and Register. La Grande loses ten townships to the Burns district while the Vale office serves land south of Baker City. Baker City men seek appointments and local timber supplies boost selections for Bourne.

General Land Office Congress la Grande Burns Vale Baker City Ate Burne Bourne

Citizen's Duty to the State lecture at L D S Tabernacle

The Diurnal Improvement Associations have secured Attorney Jno Hodgin to speak at the L D S Tabernacle tomorrow night April 34 on The Citizen's Duty to the State. Hodgin drew large crowds recently on astronomy and is expected to deliver another engaging talk. Services begin at 7 o'clock p m.

1. D. S&. Tabernacle Atty Hodgin Diutual Improvement Jno. Hodgin L. D Tabernacle Hodgin

Farquharson Remanded Over Defective City Ordinance

Late last night James Farquharson was remanded to the city jail on a secured hold. The petition for the writ asserts the city ordinance is defective and unenforceable, delaying further action until the ordinance validity is determined.

James Farquharson

Chorus cast listed for Mikado public appearance

An additional rehearsal and a dress run prepare the Mikado for next Monday night. The chorus includes school girls and train of ladies led by Hilda Williams and Lucy Van Fleet with many named sopranos and gentlemen of Japan such as George O Neil and Howard Richardson.

Hilda Williams Lucy van Fleet Ethel Manley Olive Massee Lottie Jones Rose Spain Aletah Brookler Nelile Hill Frankie Crawford Enlce Kennedy Alta de Lashmut Genevive Arthur van Fleet Roy Carey C. P. Ferin

Union County Aid Society expands with new officers

Miss Myrtle E Pelone, a field visitor for the Portland Boys and Girls Aid Society, toured Union County yesterday to solicit support as the society grows. A full slate of officers is listed with F. L. Meyers chosen president, replacing C. H. Finn. other officers include Harriet McDonald, James Russell, Mrs. W. T. Wright, and J. T. Williamson.

Myrtle E. Pélone Portland Boys and Girls Aid Society Union County F. L. Meyera C. H. Finn Mreé Harriet McDonald James Russell W. T. Wright Unton J. T. Williamson

Locomotive 885 to be moved to Albina for repairs

A crew under Division Foreman Watson departed Pendleton to transport locomotive No. 885 to Albina. The engine, which plunged into the river at Mission killing two, has only recently been rerouted to rails and will require substantial repairs and funds.

River Pendleton Watson Albina Mission

McCall Exonerated in New York Fire Insurance Scandals

Justice BE McCall of the New York Supreme Court was fully exonerated today of all charges related to fire insurance bribery schemes. Superintendent Hotchkiss stated the accusations against McCall were entirely unfounded.

New York BE. McCall New York Supreme Court Hotchkiss Justice McCall

Bookman Property Sold to Charles Payne on Flint Street

Charles L. Payne purchased the Bookman property on Flint Street from La Grande Investment Company. The modern six room residence will become his home when possession is taken soon.

Charles L. Payne la Grande Investment Company Bookman Flint Street Mr. Payne

Duel in New York Ends with Frenchman Fleeing Scene

Police admit they lack clues to identify the Frenchman who fought a duel with a fellow country man on the East Side water front yesterday, killed his adversary, and escaped. A chauffeur witnessing the incident reported the event from near an apartment house.

New York East Side Water Front

Denver and Chicago firms bond premium dispute noted

An unclear item describes bonds and premium related to a Denver firm and a Chicago firm. It mentions a premium of 4f 04,0746 and references important details, though the exact terms are fragmented in the source.

Bond bids reviewed for county school issue at 2 o'clock

County Treasurer Feonley and the school board opened bids for a school bond issue at 2 pm. Ten bids were received. H Rollins and Sons of Denver offered 1997.56 premium with about 100 discount and accrued interest. McNear Moore of Chicago offered 1927.60 premium but omitted bond provisions and interest. Denver firm won and bond liquidation will start, likely taking about a month.

Feonley H. Rolline and Sons of Deavay ANG Negro Lothis Iwa ‘Shai Watch Om McNear & Moore Iam Jowest Denver Chicago

Special School Meeting Yields No Action on La Grande Building

At a special school board meeting called by Chairman Henson to consider a new 75,000 high school for La Grande no action was taken on the building or on selecting a superintendent. The meeting adjourned to a later date for further consideration.

Charman Henson la Grande

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