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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1911

Page

7

Dispute Settlement Held Over District Five Rift

In Pittsburg on August 24 the international executive board of the United Workers met to end the long running fight over District Five. The clash has featured rioting court battles and bloodshed as factions backed either Fran ks Feehan or Robert P. Gibbons as president. Freight rates on fruits fall as Western Pacific cuts citrus and deciduous fruit tariffs to the Black Hills region, affecting California to Wyoming South Dakota paths.

Mhaory Pittsburg The United the Workers District Five E Winers’ Organization Hich Franks Feehan Robert P. Gibbons San Francisco Cal Western Pacific California Black Hills Wyoming Nebraska South Dakota

Notice of Street Improvement in La Grande Oregon

To whom it may concern the city council of La Grande Oregon adopts improvements for Second street in Improvement District No 8 and orders board walks after service of this notice ten days to owners of affected property. The 1909 resolution creates the district and the 1911 resolution states the council’s intention to proceed with the work.

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La Grande sewer project notices and council meeting set

City of La Grande Oregon announces a special assessment plan for street improvements listing affected blocks and lots incl Chaplins and Arnold and Drays additions. Council to meet August 30 1911 at 8 pm to hear objections and set the levy amount estimated at 407 90. Aug 16 1911 La Grande Oregon City Council Humphreys. Water superintendent Hoyt warns sewer work damages liability and enforcement.

Chaplin Arnold and Dray la Grande Oregon D Street Conneil

Quick Silver In Demand Across United States Mines

The 1910 quicksilver report shows California leads with eight of nineteen U S mines. Nevada and Texas contribute two each. Domestic production fell from 21 076 flasks in 1909 to 30 601 flasks in 1910 valued around $958 153, with California increasing output while Oregon and Nevada declined. Spain remains top world supplier with one third of global output. U S ranks third.

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Large Ven room house for rent near Sixth Street

Spacious residence with boat frontage and shade trees offered for rent at 50 dollars, potential increase to 75. Includes housekeeping suites and cement walks. Lot 80 by 110 feet in an excellent location for a large apartment house. Terms easy. Apply Geo H Currey, 108 Elm Street. 8-17-12t

Geo. H. Currey Elm Street

Oklahoma Democrat Denies Progressive Democrats Formed for Wilson

The eté fee gayne of Oklahoma denied a report that a progressive Democrats group had formed to back Woodrow Wilson for the presidential nomination. He presided today at a meeting reading letters from various Democrats approving the proposed organization.

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