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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
1
Last night the city council paid the first lot of bills since the new charter went into effect. Claims must be presented at the first meeting and audited at the second. A bill of 370 dollars stands out as an out of the ordinary item to be eliminated. continue on page 3.
Nighttime explosions from oriental firecrackers rang through the Chinke colonies as residents chanted honors to Pu Yi and Hsuang Tung. Feasting continued into the early hours while the public returned to streets and business this morning. The community plans larger observances in coming days despite prior financial strain.
A break in the G R E Company line between Union and Rock Creek disrupts the Observer’s telegraphy and forces a switch to water power and manual composition. Lights return at 5:50 PM as crews repair the line near Telecaset and restore service.
The La Grande Council approved a contract with American Light & Power Company to build the Beaver Creek city water project for 146000 dollars. Construction will begin after the ground thaws.
Our growing city seeks the best and invites residents to hear world famous Fussell Conwell on Friday night January 29, highlighting a notable visiting speaker and a city event.
Budapest reports state authorities suppress agitation after an attempted disseminations involving Czar Ferdi and numeris wheate, with efforts to control spread following the incident.
A Pacific Northwest cyclone disrupts Walla Walla isolation with swollen creeks and telegraph outages. Rail service collapses across Spokane to Oregon as lines wash out and bridges fail, including the Sacramento River bridge at Ashland. trains resume slowly as telegraphic links falter and West Coast routes face widespread delays.
An advertisement touts direct-from-maker rubber goods to ensure quality and savings. It claims many items are superior, including hot water beefers and a wide range of syringes, with prices right and guarantees of value before spring.
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