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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
8
Ordinance No 410 Series 1900 in La Grande Oregon gives the street superintendent general supervision over streets alleys parks grounds highways sidewalks cross walks and sewers. He must certify work meets contract specs and may halt work if not timely done. He issues labor requisitions and material purchases for city work upon council directive.
The ordinance requires the superintendent to hire necessary help and discharge laborers on recommendation. It mandates keeping streets clear and notifying abutting property owners to remove obstructions within 43 hours or city action at owner expense. It authorizes repairs with 14 day notice and city funding if not done. The bond is $500.09, and emergency provisions activate March 20, 1999 after mayoral approval and publication.
Beaver Creek bond buyers protest irregular passage of the new charter and urge resubmission to voters. American Light and Water Company liable for costs. survey work to begin without delay as contractors ready when charter passes. City council meets this evening to decide on resubmission.
The first Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound freight train entered Tacoma carrying coal from the head of the bay toward Seattle marking a historic moment for the new line in the city.
Sheriff Childers expects to complete a fourth transfer of tax collections to County Treasurer John Frawley in the coming days, signaling ongoing tax revenue handovers.
The Joseph Warehouse Co in Joseph Oregon invites sealed bids by March 20 1909 for a new warehouse to be completed by May 25 1909. Bids require bond. plans are available at Cavintss and Wareweller office. secretary Albert Wurzweiler signs the notice.
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