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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1905
Page
3
Upon Maxim Gorky's request, authorities banished him to Riga last night, rejecting Crimea or Moscow as alternatives. He left with affectionate farewell to his wife and young son Maxim at the station. family to join him soon in Riga.
New York February reports Hallmark financier August Belmont shows wealth rising from 13 million to 16 million dollars in a year, about 1 million a month. The surge centers on interborough rapid transit stock, with Belmont and associates benefiting substantially and Cornelius Vanderbilt noted as markedly wealthier.
W E Garlton of California ships 150 to 300 rabbits daily from Butter creek to Freeno and San Francisco for coursing. Four men and two teams round up rabbits, crate them six to a box, and ship by express at 60 cents per rabbit. Shipments continue for two weeks and will run through the coursing season.
The Czar names Grand Duke Constantine to replace M Glasagan as Minister of Education. Constantine is described as liberal and enlightened, and the move signals a push for reform in the department.
A Coquille City report says the schooner Onward from Parkersburg Ore hit the Coquille bar and stranded on the beach. It drifted onto a reef after striking Table Rock. the crew of seven escaped unharmed.
Music teacher Taft of Grande Ronde Valley describes his role as performer instructor and interpreter. He offers a popular place course for those avoiding fall conservatory work and a violin popular course to enable playing dance music and light overtures.
OCR fragment lists a cold with chilliness sneezing sore throat and hoarseness. Mentions a Horehound remedy for a child. Contains garbled date March 19th 1001 and scattered names. Overall reads as a disjointed historical grocery or medical note with minimal clear event.
Missouri Senator Boise and Senators Macbeth of Custer and Nugent of Idaho introduce a robust anti bribery measure praised as a premier model. The bill mirrors one before the Missouri senate which the House passed 120 to 1, drafted by Governor Folk famed for his crusade against official corruption. The proposal protects witnesses from criminal prosecutions for incriminating testimony or documents in bribery cases, with limited exceptions.
A pamphlet issued by the passenger department of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co presents letters from 151 farmers in the Pacific Northwest. The collection highlights long years of experience and success across Oregon Washington and Idaho with emphasis on land value and climate.
About thirty members of Blas Mountain Grange rode the Elgin train to Crystal Grange in Imbler on a sunny Saturday. They spent the day touring and picnicking with Crystal Grange and returned in the evening after a most enjoyable outing.
Weahington February 28 The State Department confirms the appointment of Benor Don Diego Mondona as minister from Colombia. The post had been vacant for three years.
Fire in the Vogt block basement caused about 22000 in losses with smoke and water damage. Vogt block 8000 and various tenants including H Herbring dry goods 2000 L Borden crockery 1000 K of P Hall 1200 Parkies music 150 and offices and books over 1000. Adjusters expected to finish in two or three days.
The Pendleton creamery building nears completion with machinery due around March 16. The plant is expected to be ready for operation by April 1 and has already secured many cows with more to be added after the season opens.
New York February 28 tests underway at Bellevue hospital explore a potential meningitis cure using diphtheria antitoxin. Five weeks of experiments at Gouverneur Hospital show a large drop in deaths among treated patients. Health officials order 50 000 units of antitoxin. serum costs about $3 per 2000 units.
Polands China boat and other sale notices appear on a classified page within this era, listing items such as a boat and a two story building for sale near La Grande, with contact details and brief terms.
Wanted good energetic lady or gentleman to represent the business firm. Good salary. No experience necessary. Call. Ronde Valley. Anted lady or gentleman with fair education for a business position. Salary 16 to 20 per week. Address with stamp and name and town Mrs. L F Rich Le Grande Ore. GD
Notice declares a sorrel bald faced gelding, figure 4 brand, found at a farm near Alice Oregon on Jan 1 1906. The 6 to 7 year old horse weighs about 80 pounds and is appraised at 15 dollars. Owner must prove ownership and pay expenses or the animal will be sold per law. W J UA8H Alicel B F D No. Feb 17 to Mar 25.
A note from H Thomason in La Grande Oregon requests immediate action to remove bodies of friends to an old cam eo and announces sale of Italian bees at reasonable prices. The signer admits lack of identification of interested parties and references real estate and street locations in Old Town along South Street.
A roan horse from Feastdale was reported stolen last Friday. A bounty is offered for information leading to the animal’s recovery or return to its owner BB Sparrow. The incident is connected to Grands EF D Nol.
Notice lists livestock for sale by W D Grandy of La Grande Oregon. Describes one bay horse branded Non left hip weight about 0 years old, one sorrel mare branded on left shoulder weight around 800 pounds aged 4, and one bald gelding white feet no brand about 700 pounds. Sale notice dates Feb 27 March 27.
An elderly woman is sought to keep house and look after five children with good wages offered. Apply at this office.
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