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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
3
Idaho editorial party aboard a special train on Bundsy night awoke to thefts across cars. One member reported $100 lost, another $260, and an overcoat with $20 in change. OV Bradley later described the incident. No arrests have been made.
Spokane reports Dr Mary Lathan sentenced to four years hard labor and a $1000 fine for arson as a fugitive from justice. Bond set at $1000. authorities expect recapture as she fled Idaho panhandle region driving a carriage. A warrant remains outstanding for her arrest.
A major fire in Covelo yesterday burned half the town. It started in a tank house behind the Covelo hotel which was destroyed, then Dave Rude's store and two more blocks were consumed. Losses total around $37,000 with another $10,000 in fuel and damage.
A tent gathering at the corner of 5th and North discusses The Origin of Evil and the question why God permits sin to continue. The program, titled The Power of the Word, presents Friday evening talks addressing theological topics in a local community setting.
Public notice from La Grande Oregon dated July 26 and September 1 announcing 30 day period for wood sales at Old Town store and promotion of new stock and fall feed line by E J Atkinson and others in city.
Frederick L Cutting commissioner of insurance for Massachusetts released a comprehensive report criticizing high insurance officials over several years. It labels some individuals as Judas and a company as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and asks the legislature to address deferred dividends and relations with allied boat companies.
The funeral for former Secretary of War Daniell Lamont was conducted shortly after noon yesterday. Rev Meria Smith of New York Presbyterian Church officiated with two local clergy present. The private car carried the remains and family to Woodlawn Cemetery where Lamont's mausoleum lies, with President Cleveland and Postmaster General Cortelyou among attendees.
Property owners in Granta Pase voted on issuing bonds totaling 19 000 for two more main sewer lines. The measure passed by a 63 to 37 margin out of 100 votes cast amid a light turnout. Last fall bonds for the same purpose were defeated.
The Delmar Jockey Club filed suit in the St Louis circuit court seeking 25000 damages from Governor Joseph W Folk the 8th Louis board of police commissioners and Chief Kiely alleging police raid at Delmar race track. The plaintiffs deny city police authority in the county jurisdiction.
The Kaiser Willsim Der Grome left port at 1 30 pm after a fog delay since early morning. On board are McWhitte the Russian peace plenipotentiary and his party. The Russian delegation protested the late sailing compared with the Japanese peace envoys.
Mrs Hattie R McDonald announces she has studied the latest methods of piano teaching for beginners and emphasizes a strong foundation as essential. She invites public patronage and notes the start date July 1.
The St Peter's Guild invites the public to its fall sale featuring fancy work and useful articles slated for the first of November. Members promise updated notices with further particulars for ladies.
Advertisement claims indigestion and a range of symptoms plague Americans and asserts Herbine treatments cure these troubles. It credits Newlin Drug Co as the selling outlet and promotes a bottle purchase.
Greatly in demand medicine meets modern requirements for a blood and system cleanser. Dr King’s New Life Pills address stomach and liver troubles. Available at Pechin Drug Co, drug store, with a guarantee.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local scene about a tea gathering labeled as rocky or dramatic. It mentions seating and a perception of blood in a unclear context.
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