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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1906
Page
5
Petaluma July 31. Rancher Carlos Maddalena shot his wife’s head and then shot himself. The couple had been recently separated. Six children survive the pair.
Tacoma July 81 The conference with the International Shingle Weavers failed to end the strike All mills plan to resume under prior wage terms and conditions The union label will be voluntary and it is expected that three fourths of the mills will return to work after being idle since June 20.
Des Moines reports a likely peaceful settlement with Governor Cummings heading the ticket. Other offices will be filled by representatives of various elements. Final state committee action is expected tonight with details to be announced.
Mayor Codd announced today that an agreement is reached on a blanket street railroad franchise providing graded low fares. The deal secures reduced transit costs for Detroit residents and outlines terms for ongoing service.
In London July 1 the proposed grant of constitutional government for the Transvaal was introduced in the House of Commons and seen as the most important constructive legislation before Parliament in this generation.
Yakima valley reports indicate a very light potato crop this year due to extreme heat and prolonged dry weather over the past weeks. The region, a major Washington producer, faces reduced yields and potential market impact.
Messrs David Lee and Mr Saces purchased the antira wool clip of G M Waik totaling 25 000 pounds last Tuesday the 26th at sixteen cents per pound reported by North Powder News.
While excavating the Raymond house basement in Lewiston yesterday, workers uncovered a complete pioneer era pack outfit. The remains include a pack saddle skeleton parts of a stove boots clothing bottles mule shoes and some bones likely beef. The find lies about 25 feet below street level per Lawiston Tribune.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Roszell hosted a small gathering at her home for her daughter and special guest Mrs. H. A. Swab of Twin Falls visiting for the 59th birthday anniversary. Neighbors joined in quilting and visiting with ice cream and cake at five. Guests included Mesdames Warren McSnane Anderson Mytinger Crawford Payne Wood and Miss Frott. Six children of the hostess attended.
Section Foreman Henry Clay of North Powder sustained severe bruising and broken fingers when a heavy steel rail fell from a flat car during loading at Telecasett. He moved aside but could not avoid the impact. doctors Bacon and Hall treated him after he was brought by freight to the city.
General Funston told the Portland Bulletin that abandoning Fort Walla Walla is unlikely and a brigade post there is out of the question. He proposed American Lake with 70,000 acres for target practice as a better investment, noting muddy winter roads hinder exercises and summer heat limits activity. General Greely agreed and criticized political meddling in military affairs.
City treasurer announces funds on hand to pay all outstanding general fund warrants up to No 5269 endorsed December 10 1964 and all water fund warrants to No 6284 endorsed June 22 1906. Interest on warrants ceases from this call.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for a baby’s weak health and bone strength, promoting tea or tablets for 36 cents by the Newsin Davo Company.
Pocatello July 31 Practically all of Idaho's 299 Republican delegates have arrived for the state convention opening tomorrow It is expected the body will unanimously nominate W E Borah of Boise City for United States senator and Borah supporters oppose naming any other candidates A hard fight is anticipated as the program committee will ignore the Mormon issue.
The navy department reports a collision between the battleships Alabama and Illinois last night crossing Bretton reef. Both ships remained above the water line and are said to have no critical damage. The item ends with an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation.
Timber claims surface for Foley Elk and La Grange Investment Co with parcels totaling two million feet or greater, indicating multiple parties involved in standing timber interests.
Sealed bids will be received by the City Recorder of La Grande up to August 1 1906 for the purchase of fifty thousand dollars in water bonds. Bonds bear 5 percent interest payable semi annually and run for twenty years with privilege of redemption after ten years on three months notice. G E Fower chairman Ways and Means committees.
A playful plea for soda from Hills soda fountain promises cold drinks to quench thirst and save money. The copy emphasizes affordable treats for the reader, family, and wife while inviting customers to enjoy popular beverages.
Black rich loam offered by L. Mars contractor and builder. Hauling begins Monday morning and lasts only three days. Ready to grade streets and fill lots at the lowest prices known.
Pharmacists worldwide promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to contain the choicest medical roots and herbs. Tea or tablets priced at 56 cents. Nawiin Davo Company.
A garbled 82 year old family notice references remedies like Electric Bitters and digestion related issues. The readable fragments mention Dublin and a safeguarding promise from a person named Mom Feige. The text is fragmentary with uncertain details about remedies and health claims.
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