Oregon News Briefs and Editorial Notes
A pasted collage of notices and editorials from La Grande Observer items touch on Taft's oath of office and national leadership hopes, Spokane rate case implications for inland shipping, Oregon publicity spending and train crowds, cashiers' narcotics case, and potential Idaho and Oregon freight rate changes stemming from interstate commission decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
City Walls Sink Under Fire House and Jail Corridor
Fragmentary report describes sinking walls beneath the city bail and fire house structure. Crevices widen as walls sag from ceiling to corridor, prompting emergency reconnaissances and preliminary repairs. Officials seek a foundation fix as the cause remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder's
Max
Council Schedules Bond Legality Review For Immediate Pricing
A busy council meeting last night focused on auditing and legal steps. American Light & Water officials stated their attorneys would file a report confirming legality of prior proceedings leading to bond issuance, allowing immediate pricing if approved.
Inauguration of Vice President Sherman in 1909 ceremony
The article details the 1909 Vice-President James Sherman inauguration in Washington. It describes the ceremony in the senate chamber with Fairbanks presiding, the oath administered to Sherman, and the subsequent adjournment. It notes arrivals of Taft and Roosevelt family members and the planned inaugural ball with Taft and Mrs. Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Schoolcraft Sherman
New York
Senate
Membeirs
House of Representaï En
Witcemer
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Taft
Committee of
Sherman
Congress
United States
Qwie Sherman
Ballroom crowd and timber rights mingle in a curious notice
The text describes a grand ball with ticket details and supper pricing, then shifts to a legal notice about a mortgage sale in Union County Oregon. It lists property includes sections 23 25 24 and timber rights, with specific tracts described and Timber measures. The sheriff F P Childers signs dated February 23 909 in La Grande Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BB. W. M
Union County
Oregon
Township 5
BE. W. M
North Powder
Townsite
la Grande
Baker City Residents Push Front Street Paving Plan
The Baker City Democrat reports property owners on Front street demand paving and press the street committee’s plan. William Osterling, operated on Tuesday, is recovering as quickly as possible after a serious operation revealed the state of his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Democrat
William Osterling
Osterling
Sheriff Sale and 1909 Foreclosure Notice La Grande
Sheriff advertises sale under a 1908 foreclosure decree Bank of Commerce vs Rivette et al for 23 00 with interest and 2000 for attorney fees. Sale by public auction at the court house La Grande Oregon on March 5 1995 following a February 1909 judgment. election notices and ward polling details emerge in same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Oregon
Vitor
Fevord
Bank of Commerce, Limited
I Corporation
W. I. Rivette
Thitele FL Rivette
PD. MM. Kelly
Frear
Eld Werendanis
Ube
Po. m
la Grande
Court House
J. P. Clark
B.C. Davis
M .McMurrnay
Clesha
Frank Spatele
Arthur Warnick
Council Chamber
George Ball
John Baker
F. S. Bramwell
Waler Ferguson
J. K. Wright
Third Ward
Ramsey Building
Pent, Avenue
Fourth Street
Third Street
Bee Grandy
M. A. Harrison
John Cates
A. C. Williams
C. A. Wurplitat
Harrishall
Candidate Announces Run For La Grande Marshal
L Rayburn declares candidacy for marshal of La Grande and asks voters for support in the upcoming city election.
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Exons
Currey Brothers
Gnod
Ecutonea
Mdowht
Lincoln
EL Neu
Mande
Bolae Bank
Mons
The
Ameri
Can Light & Water Company
Mia
Mrs. Roose
Wan
Uokete
Marine Band
F. P. Childers
Marie Drofaah
Charlce
Hanford
Sherife
Airealt Court of the
State of
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Dieb
L. Raybrurn
Wood & Coal
G. E. Fowler
W H. Bohnenkamp
Hill’s Drug Store
D, Fitzgerald
Sho Reed Iui
the Candy Man
Iren
Esthetic Chemical
W. 12Th ST
New Y York
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