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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1908

Page

2

Evehanting Dev i Auction to Open at Steward

Charles H. Yale announces the 26th edition of Evehanting Dev i Auction as a forthcoming Steward attraction on January 17. Yale promises elaborate changes with new artists, grand scenery, superb costumes, ballets, imported European features, and exclusive Vaudeville novelties including Amor transformation scene. Also featured is the William A. Brady Jos eph KR Grismer production of The Man of the Hour with a special company and complete scenic production debuting January 21 at the Steward.

Charles H. Yale Wm. A. Brady Joseph KR. Grismer Steward New York Evening Telegram

A Voyage Around the Stars in Old Theatrical Rhyme

A fragmented caption hints at a travel themed piece about stars and skies. The readable text references exploration and wonder, suggesting a cultural or entertainment note rather than a formal report. The tone echoes mid century newspaper voice with a poetic tilt.

The Man of the Hour receives lavish praise

The Sun calls The Man of the Hour a fair bidw fair to be no very great success and notes mixed reviews. Charles Darnton in the Evening World calls The Man of the Hour direct and vigorous, and reports it is playing to capacity busy audiences in every city.

The Sun Charles Darnton Evening World

Petition seeks 25 percent Pullman rate cut and half upper berth rate

Loftus and La Follette filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a petition demanding a 25 percent reduction in lower berth rates and half-rate for upper berths on all interstate Pullman business. Loftus, representing the Minnesota Shippers' Association, notes Pullman’s $24 million investment versus $125 million capitalization and claims profits and surpluses show the cars pay for themselves every two years.

George 8. Loftus St. Paul Senator la Follette Interstate Commerce Commission Perth Pullman Company Washington Dispatch United States Loftus Minnesota Shippers’ Agsociation la Follette Mt i Tx Met Bet

Salem asylum detains five attendants for rule violations

Superintendent Steiner at the state insane asylum fired five male attendants for breaking rules including lights out by 10 30 pm. The men, reported for late night card games, were dismissed without hearing after an investigation.

Salem Portland Journal Saya Steiner State Insane Asylum Carda

The Man of the Hour Receives Rave Reviews

The play The Man of the Hour draws fulsome praise from New York papers calling it a sensation and a straight from the shoulder hit. Critics forecast long life for the production and note universal acclaim across publications. John Corbin’s longtime staffers are discharged amid a payroll dispute at the asylum, while Superintendent Steiner enforces early rising rules. no political removals reported yet.

New York The Herald Tribune jThe Evening Journal Frederick Edward McKay Roenald Wolfe John Corbin Ong Steiner

Infant dies after kettle accident at Phoenix home

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Connolly fell into a boiling kettle at their Phoenix B C home on Thursday and died Saturday from the injuries. The notice also advertises boarding at the Palmer house as the best and cheapest place in town.

Mra Fred Connolly Phoenix B.C Palmer House

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