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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1910
Page
2
Publication details for the Daily Except Sunday edition of the Casted Frees Telegraph Service list editor proprietor Borge HCurrey and subscription rates. It notes second class mail, decries nom de plume, requests signed articles, and lists advertising rates per line and condolence notices.
Walla Walla Statesman quotes W Hardy denying any sale of Northwest Corporation to H M Byllesby Company or others. He says Oregonian reports are false and that talks involve three backers Eyeing property water and electric assets for possible investment and that any sale would occur at a stockholders meeting next April.
The National Feeders and Breeders Show opens in Fort Worth Texas with expectations of large attendance from stockmen nationwide. Pure bred animals are on display and prizes are substantial as the event runs through the week.
The Knickerbocker Trust Company raised its surplus A certificates by 15 percent today reaching a higher total, with 3.6 million dollars outstanding. It issued two million dollars in new stock, lifting total authorized capital to 1.2 million.
In Detroit a Democratic banquet and rally feature speakers including Governor Harmon of Ohio ex Governor Folk of Missouri and Governor Marshall of Indiana. Local politicians predict Michigan will lean Democratic at the upcoming election. In Washington Preston Gibson’s The Turning Point opens at the Belasco with wolves from the National Zoo appearing nightly to dramatize a Wall Street themed scene with howling wolves.
A.C. students at Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis face one year suspensions after being found guilty of violating college regulations on intoxicating conduct. Four confessed and apologized before the faculty and student body, four more remain under investigation as President Kerry and faculty pledge to protect the institution and end such practices.
Lord Rosebery moves to form a strong efficient chamber in the Lords and faces mixed reception as reform sentiment clashes with ancient privilege. In the Commons, financial measures dominate, with ten days of borrowing bills and war loans planned before a March 29 resumed session. the budget is deemed dead and the cabinet may fall after the truce expires.
In Chicago a brewing rail strike spreads as firemen and railroad managers both acknowledge a conflict可能 forcing a shutdown across the western and southern lines toward the Pacific Coast within 48 hours. President S W Carter of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers seeks a clear employer position on wage scales and union representation.
The union warns a strike could pull 47 western divisions into a walkout affecting 26 000 workers if arbitration fails. Negotiations have stretched six weeks with officers hoping for a settlement by Monday. railroad president’s secretary says no fear of business suspension despite a possible strike.
Berlin March 14 final preparations mark the opening of the American Art Exhibition at the Royal Academy. It features works by American artists including Whistler pieces and portraits of Taft and Roosevelt Nineteen sixteen era. Karne Beveridge sculpture will be shown with several works sold to German admirers previously displayed in Leipzig and Munich. Her nude group The Vampire has sparked fierce debate over artistic boldness.
Central Labor Union called milkmen and bakery wagon drivers to quit work but most milkmen bakers and drivers did not obey. The conflict may be between local and national labor leaders as international organizers ordered workers to stay on the job.
Wednesday March 16 at the Steward features Lawrence Walker and Charles B Hanford in a comic about John Breuster a hotel man who is told he is a descendant of Lord Breuster and heir to titles. The joke centers on giving up Congress for wealth and the ensuing farce with Breuster’s reactions and party merriment.
A 164 acre farm located 1 1 4 miles from town and 1 1 2 miles from railroad features a running stream, 65 acres under ditch, and potential to farm after timber removal. Described as best county fruit site with 160 trees, a two story house, and a 3 bay by 46 barn. Inquiries to K M Dittbrandt Summerville Oregon phone 87A.
157 acres near Imbler with a five room house barns and outbuildings 10 acre orchard 30 acres fall wheat 10 acres hay rest good grain potato land all fenced one mile from Imbler 1-2 miles from school about 1000 worth of household goods and farm implements included. Price 9600.00. No 2 60 acre tract adjoining with trees and land suited to fruit growth.
Multiple property listings near La Grande with prices and features. 6 room houses, a modern brick home, two lots with city water, irrigation springs, barns, and outbuildings. Some terms cash or installments, ranges from 700 to 6000 dollars. House and lot details include location notes and accessibility via R. F. D. and telephone line.
La Grande Oregon on December 15 1909 joins Improvement District No 2 designating Pennsylvania Avenue for paving curbs and sidewalk construction The council will levy assessments with an estimated cost of 2264 80 and holds a March 16 1910 meeting for hearing on the cost and assessments The notice lists the district bounds from the west side of Washington Avenue to the east side of Fourth Street and is signed by Recorder Deb Cox Also notices a found leather purse claim and a torn line about treasury bonds
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