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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
8
The text appears to be a fragmented report mentioning a president, members of Congress, a legal action, and a figure named John McCourt of Prerhagal. It references a private individual, a meeting on a public issue, and a cautionary note about a power point or letter connected to a bellini affair.
A steamship foundered off the harbor with nine of ten crew members feared lost. Rescue boats reported heavy seas and local authorities began a search as crews scrambled to reach survivors.
The document notes a presigning spatter of Brom Business and Bain events as the president and trustee in Seattle withdraw from a law firm to resume duties as Secretary of the Interior under Taft's administration.
The notice details numerous land parcels and owners across town sections, listing transfer specifics and identifiers. It names individuals such as Hiram Ateth and Eugene Rinehart, with several plots described by compass directions and section numbers, indicating a broad record of property movements and titles.
A series of property conveyances are listed from La Grande area records. Transfers include E W Oliver to Minnile Thorne, J J Ronig to La Grande Investment Co, W D Wilson to Ed B Johnson, and many others across blocks and additions in La Grande, North Powder, and associated added towns with varied sums such as 1760 and 33500 dollars.
Washington dated February 13 reports efforts to advance discussions at the White House on an earnest move. Details are sparse but indicate government officials pursue a resolute approach in ongoing talks.
The readable parts describe a private property issue involving Mr. Alves and a private sale. The text is partial and garbled with references to months and a ship, but no clear event date or full identities are present. The fragment hints at a court or agent performing actions on private property.
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