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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1906

Page

4

City Council Approves Consulting Engineer Contract

At the regular meeting the council accepted Wallace Coates Engineering to act with City Engineer Pickler to review the Beaver Creek project report, cost not to exceed 250 dollars. The recorder was told to issue 1907 dog tax tags. last year 111 dogs were taxed for 117 dollars. An ordinance for building permits was approved. a second reading was set for saloon music prohibition and salary bills were postponed for Finance Committee review. The new charter discussion continued about an hour and adjournment was set for Monday to complete it.

Wallace Coates Engineering Company Pickler Beaver Creek Finance Committee

High School Football Trips to Elgin Saturday

The local high school team travels to Elgin on Saturday to play the Elgin squad. Local fans plan to follow the team on the trip and support a victory.

Elgin

Harney Shoe Factory Inferno Claims Dozens In Lynn

A boiler explosion at the J. P. Harney Shoe factory in Lynn Mass killed an estimated five to twenty workers. Many injured, some died in the ensuing flames. Loss pegged around 300000 with six factory buildings damaged or destroyed and nearby homes affected. The Boston Maine Railroad Station suffered about 450000 in damage. Fire now under control.

Scripps News Association Lynn Mass J. P. Harney Boston-Maine

Opium Smuggling Trial Linked to Rand Mining Areas

Cape Town reports Henry Cummings an Englishman stands trial for smuggling large opium consignments into Rand mining districts. Investigations in Lorenco Marques and Johannesburg traced extensive opium flows through Portuguese territories to the Rand where Chinese laborers boosted demand.

Capetown Henry Cummings Rand Portagese Loranco Marques Johanesburg Cummings Othe Lorenco Marques

Woodmen Social Evening At Local Hall

The Woodmen lodge will host a social and entertainment night next Friday at 7 30. Members and families are invited with ladies of Woodcraft welcome. No business is planned. the program features moving pictures, local music talent, and guest speakers. Admission is free. By order of Committee, Fred Jacobs and H Keenny.

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Dressmaking Advert for Garments and Suits Services

A sewing shop offers dressmaking and alterations with guaranteed satisfaction. Mas F.S. Wewac advertises available services for fancy dresses waists and suits at 2113 dod se.

F.S. Wewac

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