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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
Jul 16, 1910
Page
8
Fire on New York pier threatens Washington Market and more
A major blaze at the Metropolitan Steamship Company pier in New York spread from the Harvard turbine to the pier and surrounding structures including Washington Market. Firefighters fought the flames as damage neared fifty thousand dollars with the harbor vessel towed away and most structures saved except the pier. Five areas were destroyed in the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Steamship Company
Contre
Harvard
Washington Market
Freight Meets Disaster as Dimmock Damaged
A freighter named Dimmock sustained heavy damage and a loss estimated at a million dollars in a recent incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantes
Heating Contract Awarded for Bird School in Walla Walla
George H. Sutherlin Plumbing Co of Walla Walla won the heating contract for the new bird school after a long session at the meeting last evening. Bids were not finally acted on at the first bid opening. Sutherlin is a known local contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Sutherlin
Marble Bow Ridge yacht race under Corinthian Yacht Club
Under the Corinthian Yacht Club auspices the annual Marble Bow Ridge race took place with conditions similar to last year. Contenders include the newly finished Gramps, built by Arthur P. Homer of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostaun
Uly Tho
Corinthian Yacht Club
Rane
Gramps
Arthur P. Homer
Texas Catholics Celebrate Statewide Catholic Convention
In San Antonio on July 16 the German Roman Catholic Staatsver band of Texas opened its twelfth general meeting. The convention runs three days with sessions and a jubilee celebration for St. Joseph's Society featured during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Staatsverband of
St. Joseph's Society
Olympic Training Trip Nets Irish-American Coach to Finland
Lawson Robertson ancien trainer of the Irish American Athletic Club track squad sails for Europe to join Finland’s Olympic program for the 112 games. He will lead Finnish weight events training while in Europe, accompanied by Ernie Hjertsberg who will oversee Sweden’s Olympic squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amatour
Lawson Robertson
Irish-American Athletic Club
Finland
Europe
Ernie Hjertsberg
Sweden
Robertson
Stepolit
Chaplain Pierce to Celebrate Forty Fifth Birthday
Rev Dr Ulysses G B Pierce Senate chaplain and pastor of the First Unitarian Church in Washington who succeeded the late Dr Edward Everett Hale will mark his forty fifth birthday tomorrow. He received numerous congratulations today and President Taft is a member of his church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ulysses G. B. Pierce
Edward Everett Hale
United States Senate
Pierce
First Unitarian Church
Taft
Band Concert Precedes A Man From Mexico At Airdome
Tonight a band concert will precede the production of The Man From Mexico at the Airdome. The show is billed as a Saturday evening treat with praise for the play’s fun and lively numbers. The company adds Mrs Peat and Mr Peat, strengthening the troupe for strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Airdome
Peat
For Rent and For Sale Notices
Furnished house available for keeping roomers at Third and Adams. High grade piano very cheap for cash and other furniture offered. Phone Independent 551.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agily
Third and Adams
Phone Independent
Bankrupt Stock for Sale in Alicel Estate
Bid deadline set for July 19 on the general merchandise stock of goods in Alicel belonging to the bankrupt estate of BL PL Web. Auction details note appointment with trustee Playle, as creditor claims and inventory are examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicel
Playle
Hilgard News Items Highlight Local Travels and Plans
Hilgard Oregon content notes Frank Richlin couple return from a coast honeymoon trip to California. J R Towner departs for La Grande for a week, C Hawes to visit relatives in Walla Walla. A youth picnic is planned to spend Sunday by the river. Nils Holverson’s brother and two children visit from Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilgard
Oregon
Frank Richlin
California
J. R. Towner
la Grande
Charles Hawes
Walla Walla
Nils Holverson
Mr. Holverson
Milton
FATAL EPIDEMIC CONTINUES WITH MYSTERY ORIGIN
The report outlines a deadly illness with typhoid like symptoms spreading across diverse city areas. Authorities call for strict quarantine as state health officers await guidance while relatives of the deceased are notified. The victim, Mr. McMasters from Couer d Alene, is described as a respected local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMasters
Couer d'Alene
Molitor
Utamaro Print Ignites Bridegroom’s Wedding Gift Awe
A bored guest uncovers a genuine Utamaro print among wedding gifts and believes it is the treasure of the day. He excitement fades when his wife reveals the piece was the couple’s actual wedding present, not for his collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
Utamaro
Los Angeles Times
Distinguishing Mark in Cleveland Leader quip
In a brief Cleveland Leader item the line asks how to separate walters from guests in a cafe with both in full dress. The joke notes that walters are the sober ones, implying a play on the word Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jokes on the Men in Marriage Notices
A humorous exchange about newspaper jokes, noting marriage notices as the only jokes read by Mrs A and Mrs B. The Boston Transcript quote implies women find humor in matrimonial notices rather than other jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
The Only Wealth Which Will Not Decay Is Knowledge
A reflective quote attributed to Langford highlights knowledge as enduring wealth beyond material goods. It emphasizes learning as a lasting personal asset.
Progressive dinner marks social event in La Grande
A group of local society youngsters staged a walking progressive dinner from East to West La Grande touring six stations. Hosts included Mrs J M McCall and Mrs A W Nelson with Florence McCall and Ethel Gulling among the gracious hostesses. Attendees list names several families and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East la Grande
West la Grande
le Jaunesse Club
J. M. McCall
Florence
Marjorie McCall
Penn
A W. Nelson
J. E. Foley
Ethel Gulling
Etta Foley
T. N. Murphey
H. M. Bay
Main and
Cedar
J. W. Bush
Adams
Messrs
A. W. Nelson
Archie Bacon
Frank Conners
William Francis
Oscar Jackson
C. B. Clarke
Roscoe Doane
Irene Murphey
Ruth Bush
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Batiste
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Bruiaw
Sutherlin
Chaplain Pierce
Selder's
Tolagy
Sarah
Lulu Dawson
Ilinola
Miss Dawson
Miss Collier
Petersburg
Ilinois
Sarah Reive Collier
Nina Tucky
Ruth Ghormley
Helene Curry
Maude Clemmens
Nellie Pickens
Mae Neill
Pauline Newton
Ivy Long
Olive Massee
Florence Dawson
Merlie Allen
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Central Girls
Central” Office
Miss Allen
Pearl Murchison
Nettie Leep
Erma Allen
Lena Jones
Leone Wade
Elsie Wright
Hazel Thiesen
Portland
Paytister
P. Thiesen
Fiji Jit Street
Kaffee Klatch
Fay
Selder’s
Adams Ave
J. W. White
BELL
MAIN
Willowa Co
CG. H. Jordan
555
Dutcher
Greenwood
Monroe Avenue
A. Dutcher
Prop
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