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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
2
A tramp from Pendleton was arrested by the train conductor at La Grande as a suspected principal in Engine Lowe’s murder at Washtucna. Chief Walden released him after thorough examination finding he lacked essential characteristics matching the killer.
A chronology lists events such as the British evacuation of Boston in 1776 with thousands of troops and families, Texas Constitution in 1836, Santa Anna's dictatorship in 1858, Grant's command in 1864, Confederate Congress adjournment in 1865, a 11 year US Canada reciprocity treaty ending in 1866, George William Allan as speaker in 1888, and Prince Bismarck's resignation in 1890.
The record notes 1893 Jules Ferry, famed French statesman, born April 5 1832 and died. It records 1899 Windsor Hotel fire in New York City with many lives lost. It also lists 1909 William P Taylor former Wisconsin governor, born July 20 1820 in Connecticut and died in Madison.
In early manhood George Washington faced a duel after a quarrel in Alexandria. He knocked down Mr Payne in a heated exchange, but the next morning sent a note inviting reconciliation. Washington met Payne with outstretched hand, admitting fault and choosing friendship over bloodshed.
Fannie Brown administratrix of the Benjamin Brown estate filed a final account with the Union County Oregon County Court clerk. The notice records the completion of estate administration and invites objections by interested parties within a designated period.
Judge sets April 12 1911 hearing at 10 am in La Grande Oregon to consider objections to the final account of Benjamin Brown deceased. If no objections are filed by that date the court will settle the account with Fannie Brown Administratrix. Dag March 6 13 20 27 Apr 3.
Engineers in British Columbia lumber camps currently receive 80 to 85 dollars a month with board, up from 50 dollars a few months ago. The wage improvement reflects changes in labor conditions for camp workers.
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds and pneumonia prevention. It claims no opium or narcotics and says it can be given to babies and adults, with sales through all dealers.
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