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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1911
Page
8
A brutal railroad yard razor attack left one man severely injured and another in custody amid a bloody quarrel between two hoboes. Eyewitnesses described a cross cut and blood trailing to Bacon and Hall’s office where treatment was given. Officials report the assailant is from La Grande while Mobile adopts a new commission plan.
The good roads movement gains ground near Ontario Oregon with a two mile graveled pike from Main Street to the boulevard road funded by local business and farmer donations. Washington Avenue will be gravelled for the Malheur county fair grounds in June, joining other gravel projects along Idaho Avenue and toward the Ontario Buka river bridge. The plan aims to extend graveling to Yale and county line areas to boost regional accessibility.
Mrs J A Russell hosts an informal at home gathering from 2 1 0 5 p m on Wednesday to renew acquaintances among former friends of Mrs Fred B Wood nee Lou Bilsworth. Honor guest Mrs Allan Wileworth of Portland will attend. The Wood and Mr and Mrs Thos Ellsworth are house guests of Mr and Mrs George Birnie and Mrs H R McDonald. Further invitations will be issued. all friends of these households are welcome.
The Ringling circus faced delays as four Peas trains were held up in Walla Walla. The last O W passenger train was sidetracked near Baker, risking late afternoon performances while the La Grande special gathered a growing turnout en route to Baker.
John P. Rusk of La Grande announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative in congress from Oregon's Second district. He aims to unite Eastern Oregon voters and plans a formal declaration later, with activity rooted in his prior service as speaker of the Oregon House and recent residency in La Grande after leaving Joseph.
The Almerton Bar Association begins its 34th annual meeting in Huntington Hall Boston with leaders from Massachusetts and guests from around the country. President Farrar reviews recent statute changes as delegates gather for papers on the New Federal Judicial Code and anti trust legislation ahead of officer elections.
J. D. Stack superintendent of the O.W. at Portland J. F. Meyer car service agent at Portland and other officials spent several hours in the city today in Stack’s private car. They inspected local conditions before proceeding to Huntington on the delayed No 6.
Seattle August 29. Councilmen Erickson Hugo Kelley and Paul Mohr among the arrestees for burning Judge Hanford via effigy. They remain in jail awaiting examination tomorrow while other supporters press to have Judge Hanford removed. Flowers arrive for prisoners from friends as cells fill with sympathy.
The Newlin Drug Company promotes Parisian Sage claiming it restores hair by eradicating dandruff germs. It promises life and lustre for men women and children and advertises a large bottle for 50 cents at the Newlin Drug Store and by druggists everywhere.
Rev. Dr. Robert Watson, a Presbyterian minister, announces his candidacy for mayor of Cincinnati on an Independent ticket. He joins a field seeking reform and leadership in the city.
Congressman Bartlett of Nevada has entered the University of Nevada as a freshman. He began classes this fall and will study under the university's political science program alongside other first year students.
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