Census underway grips nation as counts are collected
The Census process fills districts with workers and residents urged to stay home until counters reach them. Officials stress accurate tallies will boost population data and inform planning.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
1
Census Enumerators to Visit Specific Precincts Tomorrow
La Grande residents in precincts one three and four will receive census enumeration tomorrow with enumerators W A Worstell starting south from L Avenue and Adan B Rogers north from L Avenue east of Fourth Street Wille Peare north from L Avenue west of Fourth Street and Frank Millering near J T Williamson residence in Ward Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
W. A. Worstell
L. Avenue
Adan B. Rogers
Fourth Street
Wille Peare
Frank Millering
J. T. Williamson
4Th Ward
Census Day Underway Across Eastern Oregon
The count starts with city enumerators at the J. T. Williamson office as workers zigzag through blocks. Citizens urged to be home to help the census, while secrecy and penalties for nonresponse are noted. Washington declares census day with Dr. B E Dana Durand in charge and projections of 88 to 91 million people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wari
J. T. Wil-lieurson
C. J. Black
Rev. H. E. McLeod
J. T. Williamson
W. A. Worstell
la Grande
Oregon City
Washington
United States
Sam
BE. Dana Durand
Census estimates spark race for city population leadership
The piece outlines expected shifts in U S city rankings led by New York and New York’s peers, with Chicago Philadelphia and St Louis in contention. It notes St Louis possible rise to fourth as Pittsburgh eyes a million, and explains census rules that affect counting including birth, marriage, and residency rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
Buffalo
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Pennsylvania
Morris Hall Fund Grows At St Peter's Guild Meeting
The St. Peter's Guild at the Rec tory held a meeting with sixteen attendees and new members. Bishop Pad dock urged the Morris Hall A erection and a committee was formed to solicit subscriptions. A donor remained unnamed gave $500, boosting the fund toward a $3000 goal by month end. current total was just over $1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Guild
Paddock
Morris Hall
Taft Hissed as Suffragists Endorse Speech Incident
President Taft was hissed by an audience at a National Woman Suffrage Association convention while arguing suffrage would be exercised by the least desirable element of womankind. The episode drew sharp criticism of the suffragists though a resolution later thanked Taft for his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mark Twain Improves After Restful Night at Home
Bridgeport authorities report Mark Twain felt notably better after a restful night at his country home. Physicians say there is no immediate danger, but the humorist remains treated for heart disease and under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Mark Twain
Davis Buys Buick Runabout Through Local Agent
Mr. Davis of the Logan Sherwood real estate firm purchased a Buick runabout from local agent W. H. Bobnenkamp. The four seated vehicle mirrors the familiar Buick models seen locally, marking another car sale in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Commercial Club hires assistant secretary and stenographer
At a meeting yesterday the Commercial Club decided to employ Miss Ethel Guiling as an assistant secretary to handle correspondence and assist Secretary Church with routine club matters. She will also open a public stenographer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Ethel Guiling
Church
Riots in Chang Sha Target Missionaries and British refuge
Riots erupt in Chang Sha on April 15 after a demonstration against Wesleyan missionaries. The government house housing missionaries is burned while they seek safety on a merchant boat. British gunboats move upriver as markets suffer from rice cornering. 700 converts are reported at Shang Sha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chang Sha
Wesleyan Mission
Siang
Shang Sha
Chinewe
Thursday Baseball Scores From West Coast Circuits
Portland beat Sacramento 6 to 1 while San Francisco and Vernon played a game in progress at 4 innings. Los Angeles trounced Oakland 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sarcamento
San Francisco
Vernon
Los Angeles
Oakland
Pendleton Clock Change Plan Attracts City Support
Pendleton considers advancing clocks by an hour so daylight begins at sunrise allowing more evening recreation. Cohen, a leading merchant, backs the plan while awaiting council review for a week. Public reaction appears favorable and similar schemes exist in Cincinnati and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Tomn
Eos
Cphen
Cohen
Benland
Cincinnati
United States
Community Notes From Ladd Canyon April Socials
April 16 report from Ladd Canyon notes Miss Kate Bradenee and relatives in La Grande. A party is planned tonight at Mr and Mrs Henry Peebler. Lulu and Katie Counsell visited La Grande for evangelical meetings. Mrs James Mulholland stayed with relatives. Mrs Frank Huntly in La Grande with children at her mother Mrs Marie Larm's while husband recovers from operation at Hot Lake last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladd Canyon
Kate Bradenee
la Grande
Henry Peebler
Missel Lulu
Katie Counsell
James Mullholland
Frank Huntly
Marie Larm
Hot Lake
Progress Report From Alabama Christian Endeavor Convention
Anniston delegates report great progress in the Christian Endeavor Society in Alabama at the state convention. Many new local societies have been organized since the last gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Christian Endeavor Society
Alabama
Two Pittsburg Girls Die by Carbolic Acid Suicide
Mildred Brown 14 and Naomi Hayslit 17 died today in Pittsburg after swallowing carbolic acid. The two schoolmates had been close. Brown reportedly killed herself over study struggles while Hayslit ended her life over a love affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mildred Brown
Naomi Hayslit
Mildred
Hayslit
Johnson in Training Begins For Fight With Run
Chicago reports Jack Johnson starts preparations for the bout with a 10 mile run and an hour of sparring with two partners. Gym work is planned for the afternoon as he trains amid crowd jeers. Jeffries marks his 85th birthday with a 10 mile run, sun bath, and boxing practice while anxious about his wife’s Oakland operation tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Rowardennén
Jeffries
Berger
Jeffrie
Oakland
Roosevelt faces hotel room shortage in Vienna return
Roosevelt and son Kermit found no rooms at the Hotel Krants in Vienna after arrival from the station. They were housed in a city apartment while a luxurious suite was prepared due to an arrangement error. Roosevelt denied plans to run again for president and emphasized returning to his principles upon home arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krants
Roosevelt
Son Kermit
Murder Suicide Discovered in Miami Home
The body of Mrs. Thomas Allen was found across a wash tub in her Miami residence. Blood spatter on the walls and her husband dead nearby with a double barreled shotgun suggest a murder suicide. The woman had recently filed for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe, Ariz
Thomas Allen
Miami
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