Protests Over Rockfeller Gift to Mission Board
Boston clergymen from New England protest the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions accepting a $100,000 gift from Joho D Rockfeller. They argue Standard Oil founder’s company faces moral and legal scrutiny and urge the board to decline or return the gift to avoid compromising the church.
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Boston
New England
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missioner
Joho D Rockfeller
Standard Oil Company
Jury acquits William Maddern in early morning verdict
The jury found William Maddern not guilty of murder in the January Bourne case involving William Thorne. Four ballots were cast with initial support for acquittal, shifting to manslaughter before final acquittal. Judge White and court officers were notified as the verdict was read.
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William Maddern
William Thorne
Bourne
Baliff
White
Juvora
Rom
Baker Aorald
Band Concert Delights LD 8 Concert Band in City
The LD 8 Concert Band drew strong public attendance last evening with a lively program of quartets duets solos and recitations. The ensemble and leader Kramwell earned high praise for proficiency and city credit for the performance.
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LD 8
Kramwell
Good Roads Governor Chamberlain Eyes June Convention Dates
Governor George E Chamberlain, vice president of the National Good Roads Association, discusses June dates for the national convention with W H Moors of St. Louis. Exposition managers favor June 14 to 17 and will confirm funds. about 1500 delegates from across states and territories are expected to Portland.
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George E Chamberlain
Asion
National Good Roads Association
W H Moors
St. Louis
Moore
Exposition Company
Stewards Opera House to Welcome Eckhardt Hawkins Company
Patrons will enjoy a three night engagement by Eckhardt & Hawkins at Stewards Opera House in La Grande starting March 30. The troupe opens with The Wicked Woman and is praised by Baker City papers for strong attendance. Note cites March 39 as a date.
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Stewards Opera House
Steward
Messers Eckhardt & Hawkins
la Grande
Baker City
Colamps
Mo Cormick to Paris From Petersburg in haste
Mr. Mo Cormick the retiring ambassador to Russia has received urgent instructions from Washington to proceed to Paris at once. It is unclear whether the Paris assignment is tied to an early peace negotiation or other diplomatic affairs. Ambassador Meyer will travel to St Petersburg immediately.
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Petersburg
MoCormick
Russia
Washington
Paris
Etre Department
McCormick
Porter
Meyer
Supcresor
St Petersburg
Turkey Threatened Paris March 26 Dispatch Report
Constantino ple dispatch says the German ambassador delivered a note to the Porte vetoing Turkey ordering arms in France. It warns of serious consequences if ignored. Ottoman cabinet is embarrassed and indignant at Germanys dictatorial conduct while the French ambassador presses for a large arms order for France.
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Paris
Tempe
Constantinople
Porte
Turkey
France
Germany
President Roosevelt's Colorado Hunting Outing Planned
Philip B Stewart arranging details for President Roosevelt's hunting trip in the White River country next month says Secretary Loeb confirms no change in plans to visit Colorado. The President is expected to live in the open with days in the saddle and nights in a sleeping bag and blanket if weather allows.
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Colorado
Boringa
Col
Philip B Stewart
Roosevelt
White River Country
Scretary Loeb
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Actor Maurice Barrymore dies after long illness
Maurice Barrymore died this morning after a lengthy illness at Low Island Home where he had lived for several years. He is the father of actresses Ethel Barrymore and Jack Barrymore, both prominent in stage and screen.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Maurice Barrymore
Low Island
Ethel Barrymore
Jack Barrymore
Chicken Dinner at Centennial Hotel Delights Local Palate
The Centennial Hotel offers another chicken dinner served tomorrow in the building that once housed the Salvation Army, continuing a popular community dining tradition.
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Centennial Hotel
Salvation Armes
Advertised Letters in La Grande Post Office 1905 List
Advertised list of unpaid letters remaining in the La Grande Oregon post office for week ending March 28 1905. Names include Barnett Sam Spencer Mra M J Foyer DW Wilbur BJ Jokers Charles Breard Mre Mildred Tate RS Hart John race Wm Btein A F Hacker Mra Josie Wilkina Gee W. Letters held 14 days then sent to Dead Letter Office. Called for please say advertised March 23rd. Postmaster G M Richey.
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Une
la Grande
Oregon
Barnett Sam Spencer
J Foyer
Wilbur
Charles Breard
Mildred Tate
RS Hart
John Race
F Hacker
Josie Wilkina Gee
G M Richey
Splendid Interior Wood Work by Kinney in Dunn Residence
A praised piece on interior wood work in Eastern Oregon details Sanford Kinney's artistry at L O Dunn home. He polished surfaces to glass smoothness and carved ingrain patterns imitating oak grain so perfectly that only a connoisseur could distinguish it from real sawed oak.
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Oregon
L O Dunn
Sanford Kinney
Powers Real Estate Ad Offers Garden Acre To 2000 Acre Ranch
G H Powers the Land man advertises real estate options from an acre of garden for 2000 acre ranch. Properties sold on commission with title guarantees. Minnesota land man G U PowersMarch 23 tf.
Hallards Snow Liniment Eases Chronic Rheumatism
A reader reports long term rheumatic pain relief from Hallard's Snow Liniment after years of suffering. The advertisement highlights the product as the sole remedy improving mobility and easing distress, noting sale by Newlin Drug Co.
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Hallard
Classifieds and notices from La Grande observer listing sales rentals and misc items
For SALE patent claim for a 1901 standley patent at La Grande Oregon, seed potatoes Carmen no Sand Early Rose and cuttings for Logan Berries offered by J W McAllister. FOR RENT furnished rooms good location inquire Mrs W J Snodgrass or Mr Goodall board and lodging. WANTED lighthouse workers and a books keeper. LOST Sorrel horse with white blaze branded key. open faced silver watch. Acres for rent near La Grande and other small ads for rooms and services.
Music RP Tait in Grande Ronde Valley Still In The Ring
Pioneer music teacher Tait remains a leading figure after touring concerts operas and various music venues. He offers a popular course for pupils who want to study light dance and church music and notes former students succeeding as teachers and soloists.
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RP Tait
Grande Ronde Valley
P Tait
Strayed Red Cow Near La Grande North of Town
A large red cow branded on the left side and marked 16 on one hip strayed from near the town school house about ten miles north of La Grande Oregon on February 15. Notify Foparrow if found.
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Towa
la Grande
Notice of stock sale near La Grande Oregon
Notice alleges stock taken up at six miles east of La Grande Union County Oregon and appraised. Listed animals include a bay mare branded Non with weight 050 age 13, a barrel mare branded Non weight 800 age 4, and a bald faced filly weight 700. P O W D Grandy La Grande. Date Feb 27 March 27.
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My Place
la Grande
Union County
Oregon
Fine interior finishes by Sanford D Kinney in La Grande
Persons seeking high quality interior finishing should contact Sanford D Kinney at 1431 Adams Avenue Corner Greenwood in La Grande Oregon for grain matching woodfilling and glossy flat finishes.
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Sanford D Kinney
Adams Avenue
Greenwood At Rest
la Grande
Oregon
Fruit Trees Invoiced List Includes Numerous Varieties
John E Hough reports receipt of another invoice listing fruit trees such as Golden West Peach Bartlett Pear Teme County Apple Valoce Prune Plum and Cherry treva plus gooseberries currants and nut trees for renewal and planting.
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Golden West
Teme County
John E Hough
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