Swede Reveals Water Motor On Grande Ronde River
Martin Johnson, a Swedish inventor working for Wilcox Lumber, showcases a water powered motor on the Grande Ronde River near the Perry county bridge. He claims the device uses water weight for power, runs day and night, and could revolutionize irrigation where gravity systems fail. Johnson invites public viewing on Sundays to demonstrate its potential to generate ample power.
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Martin Johnson
Grande Ronde
Perry
Johnson
Wilcox Lumber Company
Pavement Debates Highlight Portland Poll Move
The Portland Evening Telegram on April 15 compares asphalt bitulithic wood block pavements noting asphalt is quiet but short lived, bitulithic shows wear resistance, and wood blocks may supplant others with a Portland movement backing the cause.
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United States
Portland, Ore
Evening Telegram
Portland
Raisin Day Set for April 29 1911 Nationwide
California declares April 29 a Raisin Day urging all to eat raisins or raisin bread to boost demand and spotlight raisins as a staple food. Northwest communities are invited to join neighbors in the observance by sharing raisin treats.
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California
Northwest
Combined garage for planes and cars planned at Cambridge
A project to build a combined garage for aeroplanes and automobiles, valued at $200,000, is planned for Cambridge, Massachusetts. The plan aims to house both aircraft and vehicles in a single facility.
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Cambridge
Masa
Durand Announces La Grande Ward Populations
E Dana Durand director of the thirteenth census reports La Grande Oregon ward totals unchanged with first ward 632 second ward 1342 third ward 1403 and fourth ward 1466 assignments announced in Washington on April 24.
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Washington
E. Dana Durand
la Grande
Oregon
Patrick's Twenty fifth Appeal in New York Court
Albert T. Patrick, imprisoned for over ten years and serving a life sentence for the murder of William March Rice at Sing Sing, faced argument today in the New York Court of Appeals. His twenty fifth appeal follows disbarment, which bars him from self representation, leaving him to rely on counsel.
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Patrick
Albany
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
William March Rice
Court of Appeals
Governor General Arrives for Earl Grey Music and Drama Trophy
His excellency the governor general with Lady Grey arrives in Winnipeg to attend the Earl Grey Musical and Dramatic Trophy competitions. Contestants include dramatic clubs and musical groups from Toronto London Winnipeg Edmonton Portage Prince Albert and Regina. The events run through most of the week with record numbers this year.
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Winnipeg
Man
Lady Grey
Earl Grey
Toronto
London
Edmonton
Portage
Prince Albert
Regina
Sir George Nares Reaches Eighty On Birthday in London
London April 24 Sir George Nares a famed Arctic explorer and former vice admiral in the British navy received birthday greetings from friends on his 80th anniversary. Nares first sailed the Arctic in 1852 and commanded the British ships Alert and Discovery in 1875 76 reaching the highest latitude then attained in the search for the north pole.
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Sir George Nares
London
Sir George
Arctic
Alert
Discovery
North Pole
Summons in Union County Justice Court for Thouman Russell
In the Justice's Court for La Grande Justice of the Peace and Constable District Union County Oregon Joase B Paul Travnti vs Thurs man Russell defendant You are required to appear and answer within six weeks after first publication by Saturday April 20 1921 If you fail to appear the plaintiff will seek judgment for twenty five dollars plus costs and disbursements
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Justice's Court For
la Grande
Judgment Money Held in Attachment Directed to Be Paid
The action seeks to direct payment of 27.94 held under attachment by The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company to the court to satisfy the judgment and costs. The summons appears in the La Grande Weekly Observer under an order dated March 14, 1911 by Arthur C. Williams Justice of the Peace for La Grande Union County Oregon.
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Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
la Grande Weekly Observer
Arthur ©. Williams
Union County
Oregon
Estate administrator appointed for Marie B on Grass
Notice is given that James G. Snodgrass is administrator of the estate of Marie B on Grass, deceased. Creditors must present claims within six months, verified, to the administrator. May 2. The world’s production of artificial silk last year exceeded 6,000,000 tons.
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James G. Snodgrass
Marie B.ongrass
Marle
Snodgrass
Michael Mason
La Grande Wins Game In Narrow Victory
A banner crowd of 800 watched La Grande win as Cobb starred with three RBIs on a two bagger in the fourth inning and again scored on a Bradley grounder in the sixth. Cobb then stole second and third before Cotner bunted in the ninth.
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la Grande
Baker
Childers
Stoddard
Ty" Cobb
Oklahoma
Bradley
Cobb
Cotner
McInnis
Baker and La Grande battle in tight play and loud cheers
In a hard fought amateur game in Baker, La Grande pushed the home team with sharp defense and timely hits. A late double by McInnis and an alert double play turned the tide as Bradley and Conner led the Baker offense. Umpire George Ferguson officiated smoothly. Elgin beat Union 6 to 0 in the other matchup.
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la Grande
Stoddard
Conner
Bradley
Bradie
Conley
George Ferguson
Baker
McInnis
Stone
Nick Williams
Battery
Smith
Rubin
McInnish
Cobb
Jackson
Hogobone
Union
Elgin
J. W. Kenney
Telegraph Wires Last Four Times Longer in Open Country
A telegraph wire laid through open country endures four times as long as one installed in a city, according to a report on transmission lines and rural infrastructure.
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Grand Rende River
Styles
Ward
Durand
la Grande Wards
Geibel’s
Arthur C. Williams
Justice of the Peace
Constable
Fee
Toney & Scranton
Ymbler
Swan A. Erickson
Execut Whig
Ree
Eigen
Myers
Lee
LA Grande Observer
the Print Shop
Evening Observer
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