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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
3
An advertisement touts Hollieter's Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal remedy claiming quick wellness. It markets Tea or Tablets at 55 cents through Newlin Drug Company.
Milwaukeee reports the official Catholic directory shows the United States Catholic population at 12,651,944 an increase of 189 16 tied to more parishes priests and churches. Parochial school enrollment rises by about 1 066 207. Other items note hog shipments in Oregon and a political petition by William Smith for circuit judge.
In Victoria British Columbia on January 10 a year end tally reports 64 Chinese entrants all former residents. None paid the poll tax of 600 though two steamship companies aiding escape were mentioned out of 1000.
A Panama dispatch reports the San Blas Indians about 80 000 strong along the coast have seceded from Panama and renewed allegiance to Colombia. The move threatens to complicate efforts to rebind the region under Panama’s flag and is said to be fomented by Colombians. Meanwhile a Tampa reader praises Electric Bitters for liver and heart trouble relief, and Oregon’s Oregon Development Company schedules its stockholders meeting in La Grande on January 26 1906 to elect officers and directors.
President Harper worsened this afternoon and died from cancer discovered a year earlier during appendectomy surgery. One University will continue operations under interim President Dean Judson.
Secretary of War Taft today granted Union Oil Company of California permission to lay an oil pipeline across the Isthmus of Panama. The company agreed to pay $600 per month for the privilege.
Glovaland January 10. The suspension of the firm Denison, Prior & Co. was announced this morning. The reason for the suspension is not given.
Des Moines January 10 a house bill proposes forcing all railroads to supply passes to congressmen and public officials. The measure claims to reduce bribery by ensuring transparency and access.
United States Courts of Appeals refuse Cassie Chadwick a rehearing in Cincinnati on January 10 as reported by the Scripps News Association. The ruling leaves Chadwick's prior judgment intact.
In Kalispell Montana on January 10 William Heard a 19 year old suspect in the Troy post office and Wood's store robbery was captured asleep in a barn after a river chase. He pled guilty and received five years in the penitentiary. In Contarville suburb a Hennessy Mercantile branch store was robbed by two masked men who escaped with over 8000 dollars. Watchman McGeever was disarmed and two men were arrested on suspicion as police investigate.
Jonathan Bourne Jr of Portland promotes an independent campaign message to Oregon electors. He proposes a pledge to vote for the United States senator who won the highest votes in the general election, regardless of personal choice, during his term.
Fruitgrowers invited to join the Northwestern Fruit Growers Association by sending name and one dollar to Hon. C. D. Huffman secretary. A letter with the dollar will receive prompt attention and full printed proceedings. Prof Ball’s article on fruit tree spraying is valued at the price.
Jennie Dun of Haynesville Maine now 70 years old writes Electric Bitters cured her chronic dyspepsia for 20 years and made her feel well. The tonic treats stomach and liver diseases and general debility at Newinn Dave Co. drugstore for 60 cents with a guarantee. Lost calves reward offered for two missing cattle with specific marks. Contact Ep Srmwowam La Grande Oregon via Farmer’s line 1966.
The Newlin Dave Company promotes mail-order service for distant customers. It claims right prices and guaranteed goods with refunds on unsatisfactory items. It promises prompt service and will return change if customers send extra money.
On February 6 1906 voters in La Grande Union County Oregon will pick candidates for Mayor Treasurer Marshal Recorder and council seats in four wards. The election starts at 12 noon and ends at 6 PM with Republican Democratic Socialist and Prohibition parties nominating their tickets. J R Sucom Recorder dated January 10 1906.
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