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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
5
Mrs Julia A Norton advertises Not Oil Skin Food Nut Meal Face Powder and German Hair Tonic available from Mre M J Heck at No 2011 2nd Street.
The National Irrigation Congress meets in Boise Idaho from September 5 to 8. The Oregon railroad company sells tickets at one fare for the round trip with children at half rate. Selling dates are September 1 and 2 with continuous passage from sale date to final return limit and stopover privileges allowed for the return within the limit.
Baker City Herald laments a robbery at the Club saloon Monday night signaling a return of the old style highwayman era. Residents recall past hold ups and discuss how events unfolded and felt, suggesting the good old days might be back in Baker City.
Cronberg reports an affectionate parting as King Edward leaves this morning. The Kaiser waves until the train disappears and newspapers suggest the visit will yield goodwill and positive outcomes.
In Arkansas Next a large reception in Colorado Springs featured Gov. McDonald giving an address followed by a barbecue. Printers unanimously favored Hot Springs, Arkansas as the next meeting place for the union.
General Judge Bel heam appointed Chas G Dawes receiver of Stensland co operative store with bond of 150000. This action deepens the bank’s entanglements as a receiver also named for Automobile Supply Co assets 60000 and outstanding 250000 debt. Polish National Alliance sues the bank for 50000. Fetzer the first receiver began paying 20 percent to depositors. Memphis convention opens under Southern Negro Farmers Educational Bureau led by Stanley P Mitchell to educate and protect farmers, promote land retention and prudent spending.
The nineteenth annual regretta of the Lake George Reg retta Association is held this afternoon. A ten mile handicap race for automobile boats is the feature with many fast entries. Prizes include a silver cup from Mr. Broesel, owner of the Bunny, and a $400 cup for the rowing contest. the latter has been won four straight years by different competitors.
At Rio de Janeiro on August 16 the Pan American Congress adopted a resolution to divide customs and duties. Chile delegates proposed uniform statistics and reporting across nations while the Drago committee faces possible rifts as Central America Uruguay and Colombia oppose it and Brazil United States and Mexico push for Hague reference. Argentina remains undecided.
Seattle, Aug. 16. Doctors say Esther Mitchell is likely to recover soon from typhoid fever now considered less serious. Mrs. Graffield’s visits are aiding her care and the physician notes her illness could delay a murder trial set for next month if she recovers, or a later date if not.
New York August 16 officials of the Boeton Rapid Transit were berated by Magistrate Higginsbothern. General manager Calderwood Assistant Superintendent Smith and Chief Inspector Newberry faced riot charges and pleaded not guilty, each furnishing a thousand dollar bond to appear tomorrow. The magistrate warned that past scenes of disorder and death had occurred under their directions.
Union carpenters in Los Angeles announce a demand of four dollars a day and a weekly half holiday starting September first. They currently work in open shops forty eight hours weekly. Other union trades pledge support and a strike involving four thousand workers may follow if demands are not met. Call Main 42 for details.
A city water committee reports Beaver Creek near its headwaters offers a first class supply for La Grande. They estimate 1.84 million gallons daily on surface and up to 2.5 million with bedrock flow, recommend a 2.5 mile direct pipe line and securing Blue Mountain Forest Reserve rights for a permanent municipal supply.
A bank bulletin promotes systematic savings with a 5 dollar monthly deposit for five years at 4 percent interest yielding 532.27 and 10 dollars monthly yielding 664.56. It touts safety, on demand payable money, government inspection, and courteous service by its board of directors. The note invites farmers and planters to bank with the institution.
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