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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1905
Page
4
General Lee collapsed with apoplexy and arrived in Providence early this morning. He was examined at the hospital where doctors report the entire left side paralyzed and his condition is grave.
Dr Washington Gladden, moderator of the Congregations council, publicly attacked the Rockefeller gift and reviewed Standard Oil history across states. He alleged law violations and condemned the company’s rebate system as abhorrent, claiming the prominent industry operated with no government interference for years.
James B Laughlin, treasurer of Jones & Laughlin, valued at $8,000,000, was seized by police early yesterday in an alleged burglary attempt at his home. A special policeman detained him, and he spent time in a police box before his wife identified him and secured his release.
A Marion Rayburn tasked with rounding up an Armenian woman selling handmade lace without a license. Recorder Snook ordered license payment but she fled, later paying $2.50 per day to avoid jail. The episode urged citizens to report peddlers and demanded license compliance to support local services.
St Petersburg April 28 American magnate Charles M Schwab completes negotiations with the Russian admiralty for an arrangement to construct several formidable battle ships. The plan aims to create new lines of ships that may startle the world. Schwab will depart St Petersburg tomorrow.
The city of La Grande invites bids for a ditch digging contract to run from Harding Street and Fourth Street to Osburn and Greenwood, then east to Taylor Studio. Bids are due by four o'clock PM May 3, 1906, for the specified work and property access.
Fragmentary note discusses Chamberlain's Mtom Tablets and claims strength comes from accumulation. The text is garbled and unreadable, not enough context to identify a specific event, date, or clear subject.
The water committee announces bids for a ditch project with a 000.and . alf feet width and a two day May twenty first completion target. Bidders must supply a bond and the city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Officials listed include A L Richardson WH Bornenkame and LD Rekavis.
A short ad notes plans to get rich are hindered by dyspepsia and constipation and urges readers to take Dr King s New Life Pills. The pitch promises relief from waste buildup and related ailments and presents a cheerful remedy.
Washington April 27 secretary Taft accused Loomis of taking pay for services rendered while minister to that country. Loomis is formulating his reply in detail.
Constantinople April 28 A dispatch says Nanas, capital of the Yusen provinces in Arabia, surrendered to insurgents on April 2. Mentkihy with a garrison of a thousand is now besieged.
Blue Mountain Creamery announces a new delivery wagon for the Creamery milk trade. Regular twice weekly deliveries can be arranged by leaving orders or calling 20/1. Milk delivered in gallons at 1.25 dollars. butter sold in pounds or two pound squares at retail prices.
Sale managed by the ladies of St Peters guild held May 6 at the Kilpatrick residence in the Water Building. Contributions welcome and donations will be accepted by Mrs Mae Woods Mrs J D Sliter or Mrs Jap Stevens. Jersey Cream Patent Flour sacks guaranteed by Romig and Staples.
Fraltdale PUR GALE offers a nearly new two story house with 69 by 150 foot lot. Address clues point to 1/2 mile east of L Oldenburg near 6 to 7 or 8 at. Sale details suggest on premises applications.
Furnished rooms for light housekeeping apply at 1517 4th Street. Large furnished rooms at 7.00 per month in Hills house one block north of the round house. A pocket-book found near this office. owner to prove property and pay notice fee. Centennial Hotel offers table board at 4.50 per week opposite Farmers Feed Yard. DRESS MAKING by Mrs Wines corner Depot and U Streets. Phone NG Win A 201.
In the coming week a neighbor advertises pasture for Thos Stephenson and his herd of cows. The property spans about 500 acres with a flowing stream for water. Asking price is 50 cents per month per cow.
A damaged notice advertises land for sale in Baygoa county Oregon offering tilled farm acreage with high alfalfa yield. It notes annual rent of 10 dollars per acre and tax responsibilities on the renter, with a five year rental option and easy terms. Respond to O T McDaniel Ontario Oregon.
RP Tait, a pioneer music teacher, remains active in Grande Ronde Valley teaching, interpreting, and performing. He notes two pupil tracks the conservatory and popular courses, preparing students for church music, dance music, and solo careers in teaching and performance.
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