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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1910

Page

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Grangers Hear Astronomy Talks At Chautauqua Grounds

Hundreds of Grangers and farmers attend Chautauqua at the Chautauqua grounds to hear astronomy lectures by Stanford related topics. Oregon City lawmaker W. S. U Ren is delayed in Portland and J J Johnson leads today’s speaking program with music and classes expanding in horticulture domestic science and Bible study.

Canada America Marinéra W. 8 S. U'Ren Oregon Portland J. J. Johnson State Grange Multno- Mah Multno- Mah County Grange Helen L. Burr Whitman College Cordley Redfern Boise la Grande

Pioneer Carpenter Perry Stephenson Dies Suddenly

Perry Stephenson a long time La Grande resident and carpenter known as Uncle Perry died of apoplexy at his home in La Grande Oregon. He was born April 16 1887 in Tippecanoe Indiana and came to Oregon in 1853 as a boy. He is survived by eight brothers led by Tom Stephenson of La Grande. Funeral services set for 2 p m tomorrow at the Washington Third Street home.

Perry Stephenson Corner Third Washington Stephenson Grandma” Jackson Lindsey C. T. Bacon Perry Tippecanoe Indiana la Grande Oregon Tom Stephenson

Catholic educators open national congress sessions in Detroit

July 6 Detroit hosts the national congress of Catholic educators with a college department conference at Detroit College. Parish schools and seminary departments also meet, drawing prominent educators from across the country to discuss matters in Catholic education.

Detroit Mich National Congress of Catholicc Educators Detroit College

Roosevelt denies discussing Ballinger controversy with Poindexter

In a Washington statement Roosevelt says he did not discuss politics with Representative Poindexter yesterday. He will meet senators and representatives, declines to discuss nomination contests, and defends Poindexter's conservation record while denying responsibility for morning reports.

Poindexter Roosevelt Senate Ballinger New York Washington Northwest Roosevelt Wasington

Nationwide effort to bar Jeffries Johnson prize fight pictures

A July 6 sweep across cities from Washington to Seattle moves to prevent or allow the race fight films. Officials in several states seek bans, while others plan to permit showings with crowd controls. Public sentiment ranges from moral alarm to support for exhibition.

Chicago Colorado Shafforth Seattle Jeffries-Johnson Victoria Vancouver Portland Cox al Towa Ise Moines Towa Cincinnati Schwab Spokane Pratt England London America Reno The Globe Tts Johnson Boston Fitzgerald Sacramento Beard

Conserving the Nation's Future Through Child Welfare

Reverend Frederick C. Redfern of Boise opened a Chautauqua lecture series on conserving childhood as the nation’s moral asset. He argued national strength rests on the character of youth, noting high costs of delinquent and reform school populations and urging federal action to protect children.

Frederick C. Redfern Boise

Palatial Elks Special From Portland Sets Sail to Detroit

The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company reports the mansion-like Elks special will depart Portland with six sleepers a dynamo car a buffet an observation car and a diner. It will reach La Grande at 10 30 where many local Elks greet the tour. Jack O Neill heads the train and Jack H Peare joins at La Grande. Past Grandmaster E Collidge was a delegate but cannot join.

Portland Portland and Oregon Elks Detroit Mich Jack O'Neill Oregon E. Collidge

New York outing starts for sick and poor East Side youths

Under the sanitarium for Hebrew children the first all day outing of the series is held today. The institution cared for 30,000 children and mothers last year and expects more to benefit from fresh air this year.

New York Sanitarium For East Side

Johnson Denies Retirement After Mother's Statement

Jack Johnson arrived in Cheyenne in his special car denying retirement rumors following his mother’s claim. In Chicago police action Chief Steward bans negroes from parading streets on Johnson's return to prevent a repeat race riot amid elaborate welcoming plans.

Cheyenne Wyo Jack Johnson Chicago Johnson

Roosevelt May Speak at Atlantic City Christian Endeavor Meet

Roosevelt is hoped to join the International Christian Endeavor convention opening July 6 next year in Atlantic City New Jersey. Organizers plan a 40 000 to 60 000 attendee gathering with Youngs million dollar plier as the central rallying point and Dr Francian Clark and colleagues pushing to recruit the former president as a featured speaker.

Roosevelt Atlantic City N. J Col International Christian Endeavor Young Francian. Clark Christian Endeavor

Lost Boy Vanishes Near Canyon Falls in Washington

A search party of about one hundred men and women hunts for six year old Dan Kline missing since Thursday near Canyon Falls twenty miles north of Bellingham. Local reports say cougars infest the area and may have harmed him as bloodhounds refuse the trail amid fears and rumors of kidnapping.

Mountain Canyon Falls Washington Bellingham Mrs. Kline Dan Klines

Jeffries Eye Injury Report After Johnson Fight

The article reports that Jeffries suffered a possibly permanent optic nerve injury from a second round blow by Johnson. He admits limited vision, seeing only clearly with his right eye. Doctors hope recovery might occur while Jeffries seeks privacy in Oakland after arriving July 6.

Jeffries Sacramento Johnson

Canadian Electrical Association Convention Opens in Muskoka

Toronto reports electricians and officials from across the Dominion meet at the Royal Muskoka Hotel for a three day convention with visiting US experts. Key items to be discussed include industry issues and standards.

Toronto Dominion United States Canadian Electrical Association Royal Muskoka Hotel Muskoka Lakes

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