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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
8
A March 12 blaze in Marysville California gutted a Chinatown building trapping six Chinese men women and boys inside. Heavy bars and gratings failed to open allowing the victims to be roasted to death as crowds watched.
Millville New Jersey delegates prepare for the state Methodist conference meeting beginning March 13 with arrangements for the Baltimore general conference in May. Former Governor Stokes expected among lay delegates at the event.
Incorporators H. J. Gorham W, J. Cavinder and S. Vandecar filed papers at the county clerk to reorganize the Powder Valley Bank which did business in North Powder. Each holds shares of 100 dollars. Gorham 80, Vandecar 10, Cavinder 60. Capitalization is 20 000 dollars and business will resume in North Powder.
A state prohibition party convention will meet in Portland at the First United Brethren Church at 8 oclock. Notices distributed today call for every prohibitionist in the state to attend the gathering scheduled for March 87.
Railway officials from the United States Canada and Mexico will gather in Chicago for the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association convention. Presidents vice presidents general managers superintendents chief engineers and other officials will attend with delegates expected from South Central America and Europe.
Hundreds of visitors arrived in Port Worth to view cattle horses and mules as judging continued this morning in the Brent arena at the coliseum.
Representatives of all the Young Men's Christian Associations of California arrived today for a four day convention. The keynote is The Relation of the MOC as to the Extension of the Kingdom on Earth.
The article notes 10 Riparia outfits stored here were moved this morning as No. 23 carried 11 cars west. Many cars had been kept on unused yard tracks since trenching orders last fall with no construction this year, but small batches are now being shipped out.
The Union Supply Company Incorporated is formed by J. P. Hammond H. J. Lucas and W. Henks with 25000 capital to conduct general mercantile business at Union. Papers filed with County Clerk Githam today establish the new corporation based on the Union La Grande Manio Union Mercantile lineage.
The Brewers extend their four night stand with a second performance of Tonliaut. Opening show at Noyes rink last night drew a small but pleased crowd. The 8 night is strong and more patrons are expected tonight.
Paris report says Count Bon de Canellane released a statement claiming Mme Gould left for America with two children with her consent. He accuses De Sagan of forging statements to swing sentiment against the French count. Cleveland report notes Standard Oil trial features J Shead of Syracuse testifying how agents undersold him and his business to break him.
The Columbia River remains very low with stages one foot above flood level reference. A local observer notes the river has never been so low for this time of year, according to The Dalles Chronicle.
Money supports the home and requires steady influx of funds. The article argues banning savings ensures access in need and promotes preparation for rainy days. It emphasizes thrift as secure and profitable with good interest.
Rev and Mrs Upton H Gibbs hosted city ministers at a 6 pm tea at St Peter s rectory. The gathering aimed to meet Bishop Paddock before his departure for Pendleton. Guests praised the bishop s brilliance and pleasant manner as he won lasting goodwill. Manager Lamb of Inland Auto Company in Walla Walla is in La Grande on business. A March 1 Oklahoma City national convention agenda drew many postmasters to discuss postal matters. Delegates to Indianapolis will seek the 1909 national gathering for Lawton Oklahoma.
Notice: cooked food sale at Adcock and Fritts furniture store. Baptist ladies organize the event to raise funds. Proceeds benefit church activities and community outreach. Sale takes place Saturday. details unnamed.
Early this morning the jury found Bigteve L. W. Hornbeck guilty of supporting his wife and family. Arguments on the appeal are scheduled for next Monday, with a sentence likely if the appeal is denied.
Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Galvin in Grants Pass a son Poke Taylor was born this morning in Portland where he arrived for business matters.
William PF Anderson announces candidacy for Republican nomination for County Clerk of Union County. He plans to address voters on "Pure Pollcies" at dates and places to be announced later.
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