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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1911

Page

8

Jecoson Progress Marked by Committee Sessions

A citizens' committee led by Mayor A L Richardson reviews letters from towns using the commission form of government. The group weighs weaknesses and strengths, adopts charters, and contemplates a one man commission as a likely final recommendation to the council. The session also covers Cardinal Rampolla and his prominent role in the church, highlighting his education, offices, and liberal views.

Citizens’ Committee A. L Richardson William Miller Cardinal Rampolias Sacred College College Capranica Academy of the Noble Ecclesiastics Rome Madrid Congregation of Oriental Rites St. Heracles Spain Church of St. Cecila Leo XI St. Peter's Cardinal Rampolla St. Peter Rampolia Cardinal Gibbons Archishop Ireland Liberal Party Éeharcc

Uncle Sam auction ends land sale in Oregon counties

This morning public sale of Oregon land overseen by Register Bramwell drew buyers from outlying counties. Land sold at a minimum price of 1.25 an acre, funds going to the local land office receiver. Buyers included Nancy Porter Long Creek Allen Porter Monument Chritalan Schoenherr Ukiah Chas Cos Nolan Curtiss Jackson Hamilton Andrew Sullivan Star key Morris McAlligop Hamilton Glendale Salt River valley reports show a bustling building surge amid sugar making progress.

Sam Oregon Register Bramwell Nancy F. Porter Long Creek Allen Porter Charles Beymer Monument Chritalan F. Schoenherr Ukiah Chas A. Cos Orrin F. Steele Nolan Curtiss Jackson Hamilton Andrew J. Sullivan Starkey Morris M. McAlligop

Final Hearing in Love Divorce Trial Opens

The Love divorce case moves through final arguments as Judge Baker hears John L. Rand for the plaintiff and C. A. Jenna for the defendant. Rand ridicules claims of brutality while Jenna outlines desertion law with references to major court decisions.

Ees Baker Herald John L. Rand Mrs. Love C. A Mr. Johns Ivan Hyland Seattle Rufus Mallory Portland

Local Bank Promotes Check Payments and Safe Deposit Options

A bank advertisement urges customers to pay by check and offers an interest account and burglar proof safe deposit boxes at nominal rentals. It promises personal service and invites callers to visit.

Battle Leaves Morelos in Arms After Zapata Rebel Clash

Yautepec Mexico Aug 18 report says fierce battle between rebels and federals leaves 19 Zapata latas and federals killed. The entire state of Morelos apart from Cuernavaca city now in arms with combat continuing and authorities mobilizing troops.

Yautepec Mex Morelos Cuernavaca

Lodges Meet Weekly In O F Hall Invite Members

REBEKAHS lodge meets every Tuesday evening in the O O F hall. All visiting members are invited to attend. Miss HELEN McLAUGHLIN N G and MISS ANNA ALEXANDER Gec 0 BE 8. Hope Chapter No 13 C C hol stated communications the second and Wednesdays of each month. ng members cordially invited. CARRIE HUNTER W M MARY A WARNICK Sec.

la Grande Lodge No Elk’s Club Depot Street Washington Avenue H. J. Ritter Hai H. E. Coolidge Woodmen OF the World K. P. Hall D. Fitzgerald C. C J. H. Keeney la Grande Camp No I. O. O. F. Hall Rebekahs Knights OF Pythias Red Crom Lodge Castile Hall Old Elk's Hall Hope Carrie & Hunter W. M Mary A. Warnick Sec

First Battle Opens New Revolution Against Government

Fragmentary text reports the opening of what is described as the first battle of a new revolution against the government. Specific names, places, dates, or outcomes are not readable in the surviving lines.

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Toney & Scranton Jecoson Commission Mittee John Collier J. H. Peare California Pointe Rampolla Third ST THE LA Grand Cleaning Public Landa Glendale Salt River Valley Love Gage Baker Sidney C. Love Love Fraternal Orders LA Grande All Masons L. M. Hoyt W. M C. Williams E. E. Daniels Heath Jess Paul Southeastern Washington Green Peppers Black Pattison Bros Stewar D’s Opera House van Buren’s
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