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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1904

Page

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Hurt by the Train

Mr Watross was severely hurt this morning while attempting to board a moving passenger train No 6 near Pendleton. He slipped and fell, suffering a cut lip and other injuries. two stitches were needed, but the doctor reported the wounds were not serious. He rested at the scene and planned to continue to Sho shone Idaho once able.

Washington Pendleton Watross Motiter Watrese Shoshone Idaho Watress

Exhibit Hall M L Causey Announces Depot Exhibit

Exhibit Hall official M L Causey told an Observer representative that the contract for building the hall would be let on Monday. He projected thousands will pass through the city in 1905 and said the exhibit at the depot would showcase the area’s varied products in a memorable way.

M L Causey

Spokane Police Chief Shot Inaccidental Discharge

Spokane reports Chief of Police E M Voydt shot this afternoon by an accidental discharge. The bullet passed about three inches above his heart as his revolver struck a rock and discharged. He has a slight chance for recovery.

Spokane E M Voydt

Russian Officer Describes Battle At Port Arthur

Commander Mitsenkoff, Poltava executive officer, recounts the savage third assault on High Hill during the Port Arthur siege. He notes brutal hand to hand fighting, fierce Japanese casualties, and massive fires that forced a Russian retreat while emphasizing the strategic limits of retaking the hill.

Ports Arthur Associated Press Mitsencoff Poltava Port Arthur

Passing bad checks shocks Baker City populace

A smooth young man used a forged Baker City Herald check for forty one dollars at N K West’s, receiving change after a false bargain. After the store contacted the Herald, the check was declared worthless and the suspect fled toward Hilgard. Sheriff Brown and Officer McLachlen arrested him near Perry. the man, known as McClegg, faces Baker City forging charges.

Baker City Herald N K West Herald Laker City Mr. West McClegg Co. L Boys Armory

Marital Ceremony Noted In Mt Glenn Settlement

In Mt Glenn, Albert H Tiffany and Bertha Williema were married by Justice of the Peace Hough in his office. The event drew local friends and observers from Haines Record, who extend best wishes for a happy married life. JT Jarman will join Hook & Thomas of La Grande as cattle buyer. Thomas R Akins and L B Akins visit Enterprise and Joseph for land office business.

Judge Hough Mt Glenn JT Jarman Hook & Thomas la Grande Battle Drealure Haines Record Thomas R Akins Enterprise L B Akins Joseph City

Returned Home After East Tour and California Visit

Mr AB Conley and wife Ed Conley and wife and J J Conley returned yesterday from a trip that started in Los Angeles where they met relatives touring the East. The party visited Illinois New Orleans El Paso and Cataline Island then San Francisco before heading home in time for Christmas tide.

AB Conley Ed Conley J J Conley San Francisco Los Angeles A B Conley St. Louisa Fair Illinois New Orleans el Paso Texas Conley Cataline Island

Rate Set for Exhibits to Portland Exposition

Railroads fix a 60 cent rate in carload lots from St Louis to Portland for exhibits destined for the Lewla and leek exposition.

Portland Eec St. Louis

Woolen Mills Secures Record $27000 White Blanket Sale

JP Wilbur superintendent of the Union Woolen Mills closed a Thursday deal for $27000 of white blankets sold to a Boston firm. This stands as the largest single order by the mill or any northwest woolen mill. Two more orders of about $2000 each followed, signaling capacity pressure and potential need to double output to meet demand. Wilbur’s leadership underpins strong local industry and prospects for Union.

Wilbur Union Woolen Mille Boston Union Woolen Milla Northwest Union

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Holiday Libby THE Newlin Drug CO LA Grande Oregon Liaoti Mountain Dante Stoessel Officer McLachlen Woolen Mills la Grande, Or J. R. Forrest
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