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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
3
Dr Givens, superintendent of the Idaho asylum ingane, was removed at a special board meeting held for that purpose. Reasons are unclear but several causes are suggested. Dr O A Hoover of Montpelier succeeded Givens.
A garbled report claims Mayor Williama of Portland faces accusations of suppressing indecent exhibitions by a group led by Lewin and Clarks near the fairgrounds. The piece notes concerns over shameless dancers and compares eastern fairs unfavorably.
The Kateenjammer Picnic at Stevens Opera House features four little people from the Quaker act and four Deather maidens from Holland performing a wooden shoe dance. Mia MecNully presents the Chinese specialty Karama, while Nellie Disgus offers The Yankee Doodle Girl, all in an en ensemble show promising lively entertainment for an enjoyable evening.
A garbled report claims the Attorney General is sore and that Judge Gilbert restrained presidential authority. The President seeks cases to be tried before Judge Bant of Montana as part of ongoing legal contention.
Thirty indictments were drawn in the beef trust probe following evidence presented by United States District Attorney Morrison and Assistant Page. The inquiry will resume June 7 with about twenty more witnesses including prominent figures in the beef industry.
A lengthy OCR fragment lists multiple church services and events. Gunday Behool meets at 7:29 PM at W.7 Whyte for a mutual improvement session. Several churches including St Peters Episcopal Upton Gibbs and Presbyterian invite all to morning and evening services with prayer meetings, Sunday schools, cadets, and youth activities. pastoral and guest sermons noted with times and locations.
Romig and Staples guarantee Jersey Cream Patent Flour with every sack. The ad promises product quality and reliability for home bakers and grocers alike, highlighting the brand name and the company backing.
President Roosevelt announces Charles J Bonaparte of Baltimore will replace Paul Morton as secretary of the navy, with Morton to retire July 1 to lead subway plans in New York. Changes in other cabinet posts are anticipated, including possible retirements of Bhaan and Moody, while Morton completes one year in the position.
Clairvoyant and palmist Madame Isis will be at the Ronde Valley House room 11 for one week. Located near Vor Fir and Adams Avenues. Open 9 am to 9 pm with affordable prices.
The OR & N Co offers travel from this city to Portland and return for 1215 dollars, May 29 to October 6. Party tickets cost 915 dollars each for ten or more on a single ticket, with ten days limit. half fares count as one ticket. Individual rate 915 dollars for groups of 100 or more, seven days limit.
A second branch telephone line from the valley is being built to the city. Farmers connected include Peach Bros I D Sincott J P DeLong J P Hully J A Throncon I Bohenault Henry French W B Evans Geo Wells and Millring. The Grande Ronde valley farmers gain phones and daily mail facilities.
The report lists assets and liabilities for Farmers and Traders National Bank No 4452. It notes deposits demand and other cash items, bonds to secure circulation, specie holdings, and notes outstanding. Names Joseph Palmer appears among statements of bank officers.
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