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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1911

Page

8

Delightful Society Party Honors Cousin in Petty

Will Y. Stoddard of Petty hosts a refined party in honor of cousin Mrs. Laulee G. McCune of Balt Lake. About 400 guests enjoyed the assembly on elegant porches with poems and a paper picture token. Mrs. F. S. Ivanhoe received the prize for the best poem while refreshments followed and memories lingered of the festive afternoon and cousin.

Will Y. Stoddara Petty Laulee G. McCune Balt Lake Ivanhoe Giasia Mra Srv Will Allizon Fred Kiddle Bragg Ming Carmen Stoddard Mies Head T. A Scrogeln Ke. F. Wihem

Old Engineer Charms Boys on Railroad Trip

An elderly, well preserved engineer travels with a group, accompanied by a son and others. He stops at division points to meet railroad workers, sharing his card and adding pleasure to the trip. His pleasant visit in Laura wins warm friendships among the boys who contribute to the transportation company in various departments.

Brotherhood Laura

Veteran Engineer Lindslay Visits La Grande on Pleasure Trip

Engineer Lindslay, 72, 42 years on the Union Pacific, tours La Grande en route from Omaha to Alaska. Once locomotive throttle held for over two decades, he recalled pioneer trains across desert and the impact on settlers and wildlife.

Lfe Lindslay Union Pacific la Grande Omaha Alaska Lindalay Bob Cat Pacific Coast Middle States East Mr. Lindslay

New Trial Motion Delays Hogg Sentence in Assault Case

William Hogg’s sentencing on the assault conviction was postponed as his counsel filed a new trial motion. Judge Knowles took the motion under advisement. a decision could lead to a retrial this fall or to immediate sentencing if denied. Meanwhile, city residents have subscribed $250000 for the next grand opera season starting November 18 with Samson and Delilah.

Council William Hogg Edna Moffat Hogg Knowles Samson and De-liah Taney Tony Brian Costinas Remy M. Summers Notre Dame Ind U.S.A

Maine Election Looms Over Prohibition Debate

A lengthy report from Augusta outlines the Maine referendum on constitutional prohibition, stressing its global significance and the intense campaign. It highlights the leaders of both sides, the Maine Sunday School Association’s tough rhetoric, and the organizing effort led by Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens of the W C T U, plus the opposing Maine Non-Partisan Local Self Government league and its newspaper allies.

Augusta Maine Mali Samanca Lh Commonwealth Friends of Prohibition Maine Sunday School, Association United States Europe

Roosevelt Witness Testimony on Government Control of Corporations

The committee questioned Colonel Roosevelt for two hours about the steel industry. He stated he favored direct government control of ownership of big corporations, while evidence described Tennessee as a premier steel property and noted gobbling that aided trust control of a major competitor.

Roosevelt Tennessee

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