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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1905
Page
3
Alderman Hubert W Butler petitioned the Superior Court for a writ of certiorari to compel Mayor Harrison and the Chicago city council to remove the censure passed on Butler over unsubstantiated bribery charges in connection.
Chadwick daughter Jan 11 arrives aboard the Algonquin from New York and visits her uncle BR H Chadwick in Jacksonville. The uncle dislikes notoriety and condemns local press for publishing Chadwick affairs and recalls a prior trip to Europe with Mr. Chadwick two years ago.
Vadivostock dated report says Admiral Shrydloff, in command at the port, departed this morning for St. Petersburg to report or join higher command.
In City Tuesday Jan 10 1905 Mr and Mrs A E Ackerlys announce the death of their daughter Susan Mahady at her Alli Street home. She was fifty, leaving a husband and several children with the youngest fourteen, and many friends mourn her loss. The funeral will be preached tomorrow at two o'clock.
A Neighborhood Club session at the Commercial club parlors featured a roll call Anecdotes of noted authors and a discussion led by Mrs Ramecy on Books That Have Influenced Me Most. Mrs Benholts won a prize in a pictorial book contest by guessing the greatest number of books represented.
Shareholders meeting postponed until February 20 1905 due to the absence of Mr Joseph Palmer. J BSTODDARD notes all charges to the account require an order signed by him.
A letter from Junius of La Grande urges against county funds for the Lewie and Clark Show at Portland. He argues the county debt already exceeds constitutional limits and warned officials to avoid any further appropriations or grafts. He notes taxes are high and county benefits are unclear, urging debt reduction and legal compliance.
Port Said Jan 11 The second Russian Pacific Squadron entered the canal at noon likely en route to Madagascar via Jibutil. The warships were limited to one thousand tons of coal among seven ships besides provisions.
The United States Grand Jury sits in Portland with witnesses from Oregon counties including Douglass Lane and Linn. Authorities expect additional indictments against Congressman Hermann and a probing review of Roseburg land office affairs and Booth Kelly Company. Marie Heath and a company will perform "For Mother's Sake" Thursday night.
Promises a large cast and elaborate scenery for New England Life's For Mother's Sake opening at Steward's Opera House on Thursday January 12. Acts span Lawrence Town near Lake Mogantic Maine, Mrs Pemberton's cottage exterior, a Colorado mining scene, and a snowstorm tableau with a cozy homey setting and village children singing Christmas carols.
A public notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as perfectly safe for children to use. It claims the product contains nothing harmful and offers relief for coughs and colds, urging purchases through Newlin Drug Store.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kinga New Life Pills as a pleasant surprise remedy for stomach and liver discomfort. It claims relief from dizziness constipation and general pain with a 250 price at the drugstore Newlin rag Uo.
Mrs TN Morphy announces a special sale on glassware fancy china and heating stoves. Buyers are urged to select early with bargains available from January 6 through January 8 at the dealer location.
Butter from sweet cream offered by Summerville Creamery Assn. guaranteed full weight. Orders left with J. D. McKennon in Summerville for processing and delivery.
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