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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1910

Page

5

Local and Regional Notes From Pendleton and La Grande

Local and regional sightings include W E Rivette returning from Enterprise, J F Birch inspecting the Pacific Express office, and Dr M P Mendelssohn planning a California trip to April 16. C R Nickelson, U S Marshal, remains in town awaiting a westbound train as spring settles in after a long winter.

W. ER Kivette Enterprise J. F. Birch Pacific Express M. P. Mendelssohn California C. R. Nickelson United States Portland Lee Clara Noyes la Grande Eugene Register J. D. Gillilan West la Grande M. P. Mendelsohn

Famous Wizard Here At Local Lecture Course

Eugene Laurant the magician known as the Wizzard arrived late this afternoon from Baker City. The attraction starts at 4 20 at the L No 8 tabernacle. We appeared two days ago and the press comments from there are enthusiastic about the time of entertainment he presents.

Eugene Laurant Wizzard Baker City L. No. 8 Tabernacle

Spokane Population Tops 133000 In Annual Gain

Spokane’s city directory reports a population of about 133000, up more than 11000 from last year marking a strong urban rise. Peter Seery, 48, retires as fire marshal after 28 years service in New York’s fire department, esteemed for long service and friendship with Richard Croker.

Spokany Nen Spokane New York Peter Seery Seery Richard Croker

Chinatown Tong War Fears After New Year Truce Ends

San Francisco police brace for a bitter tong war in Chinatown as the New Year truce expires at midnight. Authorities anticipate clashes and reinforce patrols to prevent outbreaks between rival factions.

San Fransisco San Francisco Chinatown

International Dog Show Opens in Buffalo

The Buffalo Kennel Club opened the annual dog show with international participation. Canadian and American dogs compete for honors as four distinguished Canadian fanciers join the judging panel.

Buffalo Buffalo Kennel Club

Leaning Tower Likely to Fall Amid Flood Damage

Rome report warns the Leaning Tower is unstable after floods and may be condemned. Government engineers say the structure could collapse as masonry disintegrates and the tower’s safety is in question.

Rome Mar

Town Liquor Bill Takes Effect in Des Moines Iowa

Des Moines on March 1 sees the new Iowa law restricting brewers refiners and distillers from owning or operating saloons, shifting control of liquor sales across the state. Senator Ben Nett sponsored the measure and its enforcement begins today.

Des Moines Bennett Iowa

Community notices and church group gatherings in La Grande

Local society events span church branches and clubs. Miss Colliers hosts blues division at 74 Washington Ave Wednesday at 2 pm. 20th anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Couch set for Wednesday evening in Inland City. Hooligans entertain L. F. Dunns on Malin Street. La Grande musical circle reports a Baker City concert train trip for Madame Schuman-Henke. Presbyterian Ladies Aid and other mission societies plan meetings and sales this week.

Miss Colliers Blues M. EB. Church Washington Ave A.G. Couch Inland City la Grande Baker City Madame Schuman-Hlenke

Rohan Operated On At Local Hospital

Donald Rohan son of Mr and Mrs Frank Rohan of Umatilla underwent surgery at the hospital performed by Doctors Bacon and Hall He is resting well this afternoon and will be moved to his uncle L H Russell s home tomorrow

Campbell Allcel F. Wilson Atehna Pendleon la Grande Pendleton B. C H. J. Tockenberry Portland J. T. Hughey North Union Marshall Hoffman Coburg Idaho Eugene Amos Wilkin Donald Rohan Frank Rohan Umatilla Bacon and Hall L. H. Russell

Murphy Downs Moran

San Francisco March 1 The opinion here today is that Referee Smith has made a decisive call in the Moran case. Public reaction centers on the ruling and its implications for the match.

San Francisco Mar Smith

Moran Edges Moran in Controversial 20 Rounds

Undefeated Tommy Murphy was credited with a decision against Owen Moran after a 20 round bout last night. Ninety percent of spectators favored Moran as the action stayed fast and clever throughout.

Tommy Murphy Owen Moran Moran

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TSHS Fisher J. P. Neal Freewater Bakerits Pendleton W. D. McMillan Ln Grande National” Bank Decem Club Hooligans L. F. Dunn Malin Street Lyle Tuesday Muscate Piamo Bertha Berger M. Anthony Bertha Young Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society C. W. Noyes Adams Avenue Prebyterian Ladies Aid Society Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church J. ©. Henry Womans Home Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Frank Gray Wee Ey Aare al Oke Ieee Tey Awe Hyotil Uae Business Anonte Sanborn Merchants and Oregon Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Assurance Association Dayton Oregon Oregon Merchants Mutual W. Oliver Eters Diamond Pond London
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