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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1910
Page
2
The La Grande community contemplates irrigation contract canvassing for farmers, while licensing shifts to $500 for eight months. City records show 20 contagious cases last year and water receipts of 12 880, the highest on record, with a reduced rate starting in April and optimism for improved yards and business.
Des Moines reports the railroad commission will investigate the Rock Island wreck near Reinbeck in which 45 were killed. Railroad officials have not announced the cause of the wheels. The morgue and hospitals in Maretailtown are crowded with victims. most of the dead have been identified.
John Maybray, described as leader of a fixed race winnings gang, and seven associates were taken to Fort Leavenworth to begin two year sentences. Each convict reportedly filed a petition for a new trial as they departed.
President Taft dined with banker Henry Clews in New York and declined to answer questions on the insurance scandal. He indicated he would discuss the issue later at another time.
Chicago March 22 A hat pin ordinance passed after a large crowd of women in the gallery disrupted the vote. The measure bans hats with pins protruding more than half an inch from the crown, with penalties up to 60 dollars and possible arrest.
D B Cox recorder of La Grande issues a public notice dated August 19 1924. The record references city affairs requiring official action and dissemination to residents.
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