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La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
2
Editor Seeks Names on Submissions for Clarity
The paper will not publish unsigned articles and notes that pieces under nom de plume will be revised at editor discretion. Writers are urged to sign their work to avoid disappointment.
Opening the asylum question in Salem drawing state attention
The Salem report discusses Governor West pushing to reopen the asylum location debate. It notes broad belief the legislature will back the governor and urges a merit based, physician led examination to ensure a fair contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
West
Pendleton
Union County
The Sharper Always At Work
A dramatic warning about persistent criminals who cheat banks. The piece notes recent arrests in Arkansas of men who have been swindling Pacific coast banks for the past year and cautions that sharpers adapt and strike when banks let their guard down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
A New Swindle Scheme Threatens Banks Says Era of Sharpers
The piece praises a brilliant but dangerous new plan by a detective agency and argues for severe penalties for swindlers. It recalls Missouri making train robbing a capital crime and suggests bank swindlers deserve similar punishment to deter repeat offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Amusement in La Grande Promises Busy Evening
Tomorrow night in La Grande promises plenty of entertainment with events at the L. D. Tabernacle moving picture theatres the Orpheum stock company and Steward theatre. The town is lively with diverse shows challenging the slow town stereotype.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
L. D
Tabernacle
Moving Picture Theatres
Orpheum
Steward Theatre
la Grande Ca
Wright to Salem on banking bill. unlikely to meet West
W. T. Wright travels to Salem to advocate for a banking bill in the legislature. Public chatter says he will not visit Governor West to cheer the administration on moving the Eastern Oregon insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Willis Moss Buys Two Grande Ronde Colts for 500
Willis Moss closed a deal with a neighbor yesterday to purchase two 2-year-old colts from the Grande Ronde for 500 dollars. The sale underscores the reputation and value of the Grande Ronde breed in local horse trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Moss
Noted Warning on Gripe Touch and Time Left
The speaker warns that those who have not yet had a touch of la gripe are overlooked and should not become complacent as there is still a little time left to act. It emphasizes staying alert and timely action.
Dowwns vs Downs in Union County Divorce Case
In Oregon Union County Circuit Court Pearl Downs sues Fred Downs for dissolution of marriage and custody of Eunice and Harold Downs. The summons requires appearance within six weeks from first publication dated Dec 16 1910. Publication in La Grande Weekly Observer weekly for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
State of Oregon
Union County
Pearl Downs
Fred Downs
Eunice Downs
Harold Downs
J. W. Knowles
Cirreuit Court
State of
Oregon
la Grande
Eight Die as Delaware Boiler Explodes on Battleship
Eight sailors were killed and one seriously injured when a boiler burst on the battleship Delaware in Hampton Roads. Firemen Charles Hart Columbus Porter William White Herbert Brewer Lewis White Clarence Dewitt Christian Jensen and a fourth unidentified man died. Captain Cove ordered a tug to meet the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Delaware
Charles Hart
Columbus Porter
William White
Herbert Brewer
Lewis White
Clarence Dewitt
Christian Jensen
Captain Cove
Hampton Roads
Tacoma Turmoil Tied to Commission Government and Mayor
Formal charges are filed for the retrial of Mayor Fawcett in Tacoma. Charged by ex-councilman M. B. Strambaugh, the mayor is described as incompetent, extravagant, and unbusinesslike. Recall petitions circulate as the commission system faces strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Fawcett
M. B. Strambaugh
Reunited family lifts Jim from store theft setback
Jim Speers returns from a long absence to find his store entered and robbers in charge. Ben Hicks secretly orchestrates the deception, telling Jim the loss, leading to a joyful family reunion when Moll and the boy are found safe and well. The neighbor learns Ben's quiet triumphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Ben
Wilkins
Jim Speers
Moll
Ben Hicks
Speers
Foley's Honey and Tar Promotes Safe Cold Relief
Hills Drug Store advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as genuine with no substitutes and claims quick relief from colds and congestion. A testimonial from Mr. B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold treatment, with sales by all leading emporiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Hills Drug Store
B. W. L. Hall
Waverly
JESS PAUL C C R L LINCOLN M of R 8
Jess Paul and C C R L Lincoln are listed with the title M of R and 8 in a classified or notice-style entry. The fragment suggests a sole or joint reference to a person and initials, possibly part of a larger roster or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Paul
C. C. R. L. Lincoln
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