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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1906

Page

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UB Women in Session in Timore Maryland Meeting

Women’s clubs from across the state attend the annual meeting in Timore. President Mrs A L Siou presents reports while sessions cover child labor tuberculosis legislation and forestry. Miss Myra L Dock to speak with a reception. officers to be elected for biennial convention. A separate item notes the Deway tug headed to Manila reaching the Suez canal.

Ppe News Association Timore Seveal Hund J. A. Glenn Federation Myra L. Dock Pennsylvannia Forestryommission Son of Officers The Federation of Women's Clubs St. Paul

Waters of Beaver and Rock crabs set aside for La Grange

The Commercial Club reports a reply to their petition to reserve Beaver and Rock crabs waters as a permanent city water supply. The General Land Office replies that the area is within the Forest Reserve and an application to protect the region from stock would be considered.

Cty la Grante General Land Office

Brewer Indicted for Perjury in Insurance Inquiry

William A. Brewer former president of the Washington Life Insurance Company was indicted today for perjury amid the ongoing insurance investigation in New York.

Scripps News Association New York William A. Brewer Washington Life Insurance Company

Earthquake Cause Traced by UC Professor in California

Dr David Sar Jordan of the University of California explains the quake stemmed from the inner crust breaking. He traces the disturbance from near Glen Allen in Sonoma County through Valencia Street and Bruna Baden, across to Pajaro and Salinas streets, noting it is unrelated to Vesuvius and unlikely to recur soon.

Scrippr News Association San Francisco David Sar Jordan University of California Glen Allen Sonoma County Valencia Street Bruna Baden San Mateo Burlingame Pajaro Salinas Vesuvius

NEN WILL STAY IN FRISCO

At a San Francisco gathering of major business leaders the consensus opposed Oakland relocation and favored a temporary site near Third and Townsend streets for tin corrugated one story depots and business use until permanent structures could be built. A follow up meeting was planned for later that afternoon to decide on proposed actions.

Pete Ee Ee Oakland San Francisco Third Townsend Streets Southern Pacific Mornnz

San Francisco to Rebuild After Destructive Fire

April 27 report says the city will rapidly rebuild after the ruins cool. Temporary business will line the market and major structures such as the Chronicle building Spreckles Merchants Exchange Shrove and Union Trust will be rebuilt stronger with widened streets and new parks to prevent future fires.

Scripps News Association San Francisco Market U of San Francisco Chronicle Spreckles Merchants Exchange Shrove Union Trust Company

Seattle Nurses Arrive on Buckman Steamer

The Buckman carrying nurses physicians and provisions from Seattle reached Oakland after a tidal wave struck the vessel. The voyage threatened loss but survivors and cargo are reported safe. In San Francisco fire and water have driven the rate from their holes and are overrunning the city.

Scripps News Association Oakland Buckman Seattle Scripps Netra San Francisco

Rain Drenches Campers at Golden Gate Park

Oakland reports heavy April rains flood tents at Golden Gate Park leaving about six thousand of the fifty thousand campers stranded in the open after initial crowding. By eight o’clock the weather cleared but a cold wind worsened conditions for those sheltered in the park.

Oakland Park Golden Gate Park

Aurelia mine to build road for machinery access

J A Thronson, president of the Aurelia mine on the Grande Ronde River, sails Monday with fourteen men and three teams to construct a 50 mile road so machinery can reach the property. The mill will use water power with a fifty horse Palton wheel weighing 5,000 pounds, total mill 16,000 pounds. A heavy dividend producer is expected before year’s end.

J. A.thronson Aurelia Grande Ronde Thsonson

Franklin Monument Unveiled in Paris

In Paris on April 2, a statue of Benjamin Franklin presented by John B. Harris was displayed to the city. Five thousand invitations were issued, including leading Frenchmen and Americans. Ambassador McCormick delivered a lengthy address to conclude the services.

Scripps News Association Paris Benjamin Franklin John B. Harris McCormick

Jefferson’s Paintings Auction at Manserssohn Hall

An anticipated auction evening at Manserssohn Hall features the Joseph Jefferson picture collection. The works have drawn art lovers and theater professionals after a week on display at the American Art Galleries.

Scripps News Association New York Joseph Jefferson Hild Manserssohn Hall American Art Galleries Jefferson

Democratic County Committee Chooses Chair and Secretary

The Democratic County Central Committee met to appoint T. A. Rinehart as county chairman and A. L. Hunter of Island City as secretary. After discussing the political situation, they adjourned subject to the chairman's call.

Democratic County Central Committee T. A. Rinehart Chusen A. L. Hunter Island City

Pendleton Supreme Court meets with eighteen cases on docket

The Pendleton session of the Oregon Supreme Court opens May 7 with eighteen cases. The Megorden murder appeal from Malheur county places a death sentence inmate in Salem penitentiary in focus. A list of Union county defendants and a Reform Club dinner at the Manhattan Hotel on asset currency close the note.

Pendleton Supreme Court Oregon Megorden Malheur County Megarden Salem Union County Anna Oliver la Granda J. K. Sheak Wilbur M.S . Block Ben W. Grandry Scripps News Association New York Reform Club Manhattan Sound Currency Committee

Grant Day banquet marks Grant birthday tradition in D C

Washington D C April 97 elaborate preparations mark the twentieth annual Grant Day banquet of the Amerene Pie showor Grant birthday. United States Senator P G Knox will toast master Attorney General Moody and Congressman James Watson of Indiana will address the life and work of General Grant. Other speakers include J Hampton Moore J R Wiggins H W Kelley J Shaw Deputy Attorney Fred Flatte EA Sissons J S Fisher A T Connall and J W Carson. The Americus Club founded in 1884 began Grant birthday celebrations in 1886 and now has 1480 members.

Scripps News Association Washington, D.C Grant United States Sanster P.G. Knox Moody James Watson Indiana Q General Grant J. Hampton

Special US Prosecutor Arrives in Oakland for Land Case Papers

Francia J. Honey, special prosecutor, arrived from Washington to Oakland and inspected the Kohl building office where government land case papers are kept, finding them safe and intact.

Scripps News Association Oakland Francia J. Honey United States Washington Kohl Balldwing

Supreme Court upholds Indianapolis anti cigarette law

The Supreme Court today ruled the Indianapolis anti cigarette law constitutional. The law, passed last year, bans smoking and selling tobacco and this is the first case brought to the high court.

Indianapolis Supreme Court High Court

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