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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1905
Page
5
Mason and Dixon Unela present the largest touring company with 44 performers including the famous Gingers and Tenia Tutu. Their stagecraft, electrical effects, and tableaux are praised as marvelous by press and public. They perform Old Southern melodies in a Jubilee-style show Friday January 13.
The British steamer Dudae from Cardene ran ashore in Fire Island harbor during heavy fog. The vessel is not in immediate danger and the cargo is sugar.
A Penang dispatch states the Japanese have arrived in Sumatra and three people have been arrested by the Holale authorities on charges related to repelling Dutton defenses.
The item lists local officials and offices from the General Directory, naming judge, clerk, treasurer, sheriff, district representatives, state officers, county clerks, and city posts in La Grande. It includes addresses, district boundaries, and names such as Williamson Chamberian Crawford Vowell, and Jay Dobvin.
Three ships of the Russian squadron arrived today, bringing the total fleet at the port to seven. The last trio consisted of torpedo craft, boosting the naval presence at the harbor.
A retiring Wyoming governor Obyenne Wyolan faced a snub as lawmakers abruptly adjourned while the executive prepared farewell remarks. Governor Uhatterton arose, but the session ended before the message was delivered.
The editor of the Jewish Morning Journal, a prominent figure in American Jewish journalism, died this morning. He was a well known figure in newspaper circles and among Hebrews in America.
Four submarine boats have arrived at Libau from the United States. The report notes a lack of immediate action or confirmation on the status of the vessels and mentions no further details about their destination or purpose.
A garbled OCR fragment describes illness and treatment at a drug store. It mentions stomach and kidney disorders and references a shop possibly named Nowlia drug store. The text is unclear and lacks verifiable details.
An endorsement from Mrs. Gers Walker highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the preferred cold preventive and post illness treatment. The note claims it is pleasant and safe, with readers urged to buy through Newlia Drag Oo.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting for the La Grande Commercial Club Building Association on Thursday evening February 9, 1900 at 7 o'clock to elect officers for the ensuing year and handle other business. Wm. Miller Vice President.
We the voters and residents of Hilgard Union County Oregon petition the County Court to grant Halverson and Mc ariasd a license to sell spirituous malt and vinous liquors and fermented cider in Hilgard for six months starting February 10, 1905. The document lists numerous signers and requests court action for a license in Hilgard.
The notice outlines a broad grant of land parcels in multiple townships and ranges, including sections 1 to 36, with specific quarter and half-quarter divisions. It names the Interior Department official, commissioner Richards, and Secretary Hitchcock, approving the selection and acreage across the Grande Ronde and Willamette regions, detailing boundaries and locations in Oregon and Washington territories.
Public notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 announces publication for lands in Oregon Nevada and adjacent states. The notice lists survey sections Townships and dates for claims and final filing, with placeholders indicating locations at La Grande Oregon and other offices.
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