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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1911

Page

4

Observer notice from La Grande postal listing

The fragment notes a newspaper notice related to La Grande and a post office matter. It references a second class mailing designation and a Peewee mention, but lacks full context or clear event details.

Strike History Examined in Boiler Makers Lockout Debate

The piece weighs the proposed strike by boiler makers machinists car repairers and carpenters. It argues recognition of the federation and apprenticeship training as key issues while defending workers right to quit and urging arbitration or acceptance of a strike as a citizen right in this country.

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Walking for Health Says Weston

Weston on walking for health advises persistence to gain benefits and describes practical gait tips. He cautions against fancy methods like toe and heel, advocates flat footed steps, full ankle and leg movement, natural arm swing, and steady breathing for long-term endurance.

La Grande Battles Pressure Over White-lavender Headquarters

The article notes La Grande resisting calls to host a so called white-laverse headquarters amid local opposition and political maneuvering. Community groups rally to keep the location away from the city citing concerns over safety and inclusivity.

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Public justice call for swift action against traffickers

The writer urges harsh methods to punish criminal traffickers, arguing burning or hanging would deter others. They condemn sexual predators as worm in human form and claim current legal steps are insufficient to rid the city and neighboring towns of this “degeneracy.”

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Birth of Albert Lebrun Highlighted in French Cabinet

Albert Francois Lebrun, colonial minister in the new French cabinet, was born in Mercy-le-Haut on August 29, 1871. He studied at the lyceum of Nancy, the Polytechnical college, and the National School of Mines before serving as a professor in a top French technical school for several years.

Albert Francois Lebrun Mercy-le-Haut Lyceum Nancy Polytechnical College National School of Mines France

Early political rise and colonial minister appointment

About eight years ago he entered political life in his home district and was elected to the chamber of deputies. He gained attention for his debate skill and broad practical knowledge. His appointment as colonial minister at a young age surprised French political circles.

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August 29 History Highlights From 1808 to 1991

Notable events include Oliver Wendell Holmes birth in 1808 and death in 1894, McDonald senate tenure born in 1819, Constantinople fire in 1833, Beaver steam vessel voyage in 1835, Minnesota constitution in 1807, Civil War incident in 1862, Crook replacement in 1864, Salvation Army in Canada in 1888, New York cable car in 1885, Portsmouth peace in 1905, and Barrada becoming Nicaragua president in 1991.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Cambridge Massachusetts Boston Joseph FE. McDonald Indiana United States Senate Butler County Ohio Indianapolis Constantinople Pacific Ocean England Fort Vancou Mindesota Jefferson €. Davis William Nelson Louisville Crook Gen Hunter Department of West Virginia Salvation Army Canada New York City Portsmouth Juan J. Barrada Nicaragua

Street Improvement Notice Seeks Boardwalks on Second Street

La Grande Oregon city council votes to create improvement district No 8 and plans boardwalk construction on Second Street from F Avenue to C Avenue. Property owners in listed blocks face a special assessment estimated at 407.90 dollars with a hearing set for August 30, 1911.

Mon Council la Grande Oregon Second Street Common Council F Avenue C Avenue Chaplin

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