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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1911
Page
5
Edison presents Marvels of Horsemanship taken by special permission of Colonel Garrard of the 15th United States cavalry. The feature promises strong appeal and popularity alongside Saving the Standard.
H T Love jeweler advertises glasses by Dr Posey eye ear nose and throat specialist near Selder’s store with hours. Joe Woods oversees Crystal cafe now Delmonico with remodel and new furnishings inviting patronage. Geddes Bros cold storage melons. Ethel McCormick seeks her mother now married under a new name. contact Mrs O N Callender Emmett Idaho 8-17-12. Fourth of July coffee praised by 1800 people. Geddes Bros stock it.
The record notes that the work follows the city plumbing ordinance and directs consulting the official plumbing record. It lists a shop number 971 and a residential amount of 482 dollars.
Miss Levine Schilke, chief operator since last May, has been transferred to Baker for a similar post. Miss Pearlee Rankin succeeds her as night chief operator at Geddes Brow. Miss Schilke departed for Baker this morning.
Mrs Miller of Wallowa registered at the Savoy this morning. H Sommer of Elgin stopped at the Savoy last night. Dr Hunlock is home from Umatilla county. C E Silverthorn returned today from Portland. William Ash arrived home from Portland. Miss Wheatley went to Elgin to visit friends. William Hood of Baker spent last night in the city and registered at the Elvoy. F H Sanders of Wallowa was in La Grande last night and stayed at the Savoy. D A Barnes justice of the peace at Elgin visited La Grande and stayed at the Savoy. Walter Corbett of Corvallis is visiting Frank Conner and F L Lilley and will stay a few days. Conductor and Mrs S A Lamey returned from Portland. he will resume runs soon. Muriel Moss and other Sunday school workers from Allcel are shopping. a social is planned there Sept 2.
Attorneys had not yet prepared a public statement on next steps. The city is expected to follow charter guidelines and resubmit the project for review. Property owners may present further advice if it arises.
After a week trial the eight hour day five day week was rescinded in Pacific division shops. The company orders a reduced shop force with 10 to 12 percent laid off and no explanation given. Officials say reinstatement may occur within 60 days as workers grow alarmed.
Salt Lake City ministers and LDS church officials will join about 1500 visitors for the Union County stake Sunday School convention in this city. The program includes prayer, roll calls, sacraments, and department meetings with address by A S Geddes and remarks on the ward and stake Sunday School duties.
The fair board approved a full time assistant secretary to manage fair duties before the big event. A baby show with 25 prize money was organized with Mrs. A L Richardson as chairman. A public wedding with donated gifts was also arranged, with merchants pledging items and household goods already donated.
Knoxville August 26 a special election was held to decide the proposed amendment to the city charter to adopt the commission plan of government. Advocates including most business men conducted a vigorous campaign and expect a substantial majority in favor of the charter amendment.
In Seattle a mass meeting of over 6,000 citizens denounced officials and hanged an effigy of a federal judge amid a street car transfer dispute involving Seattle Renton Southern railway and the Raider valley. The supreme court agreed riders on the line could transfer to city streetcars after a recent payment. the railroad appeals to the U S Supreme Court and blocks transfers. Judge Hanford issued a temporary injunction blocking transfers while the case unfolds.
Evansville Aug. 26 Willam Lee faced questions about the death of his mother father and brother and the burning of their home. He confessed nothing and was moved from Booneville Jail to the county jail in Evansville today as authorities reassess the case.
Delegates and visitors arrive from Des Moines Cedar Rapids Waterloo and other cities for the United Danish Young People's Society of Iowa annual convention in Clinton. Sessions begin tomorrow and run through next Wednesday.
Campaign in Baltimore Maryland August 26 The political campaign is virtually closed today with primaries set for next Tuesday to choose governor and state officers. Democrats focus on Arthur P Gorman vs Blair Lee for the gubernatorial nomination.
Mia Rose Hutchins petitions the equity court to raise her $1,000 monthly allowance after listing her daily pin money needs. Her ordinary expenditures total $2,013 for the period, detailing household costs and living expenses in Washington on August 26.
In New York on August 26 Rosa Christal a forties actress intimated to friend Evelyn Thaw that she had filed a suit for divorce against actor Leo Christal.
In New York on August 26 Dr Charley Meyers died after years of poverty from malnutrition. Although he lived in a single small room and cooked for himself he refused aid from friends. His relatives stand to inherit about half a million.
In Port Orchard this afternoon defense lawyers argued their case in the trial of Dr. Linda Hazzard who is accused of causing the death of Claire Williamson through the fast cure. The Seattle report notes the proceeding commenced on the day in question, with the defense presenting initial points.
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