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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
7
A derailed carload of pipe on the Incoming Joseph line blocked the North Fir Street crossing yesterday afternoon. Passengers chose to walk to town or wait for the track to clear, many walking through dust and cinders to the depot. The derailment was eventually righted and traffic resumed.
Henry W. Savage purchases rights to several European works for production. Titles include Beron Gagd for Nothing and The Lieutenant's Ward from Berlin, plus The Summer's Folly, a German comedy, and Weeping Josephine by Julia Engle.
Notices hereby given that there must be no hunting on my premises. W J Saling signs the declaration dated August 23, 1941.
North Powder, Aug 26 Special report: The North Powder jail burned last night and could not be saved by local firemen. A concrete jail will be built soon. The Forstrom building nears completion as stock remains in place. Work begins on a large ice house for the Pacific Fruit Express, which bought Andrew Sun’s ice plant.
The Panama Canal zone railroad plans a new Washington hotel at Colon Beach near Limon Bay to cost not more than 500000. The 200 foot concrete building will include a salt water pool a bath ing beach and a sea wall with 35 bedrooms on upper floors and suites up to fifteen rooms. It will be near a park and include modern kitchens lounges ballroom and efficient service features.
Report notes crowds in the streets of the city supporting aid efforts despite hardship. Mentions Holt meeting with a group on the highway and at home, while families and wives are seen among the observers. Citizens chant and gum chewing is common in the scene.
London August 25. As an advertising stunt for his bout with Bombardier Wells Jack Johnson begins a motor trip to Paris. English experts expect Wells to press hard for the championship. Johnson says Wells may be a good 2 to 1 bet, but nothing better.
For sale a large ten room house on Sixth close in. Renting for 50 dollars, with potential rise to 75 dollars. Ground features include bust frontage, shade trees, cement walks, and lawn. Excellent location for a large apartment house. Easy terms. Inquiries to Geo. H. Currey, 108 Elm Street. August 17, 1912.
A fragmented report cites Lincoln officials considering tolls and curbside measures to calm congestion and improve street safety. The item mentions potential penalties and vehicle restrictions as part of a broader traffic plan.
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