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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1911

Page

4

Railroads praised for safety advances and public service

The article reflects on how railroad innovations have reduced disaster risk and saved lives and property. It urges continued public demand for fair transportation while recognizing the good deeds of railroads that often go uncredited.

When the Block Signals Do Good In Railroading

A La Grande feature argues that modern rail improvements protect the public. It highlights yard surveys by Jack Watson and recalls a near-miss where block signals halted a runaway freight before a fast train reached La Grande.

la Grande Jack Watson Hot Lake

Union formed in Grande Rond valley aids fruit market

The new Fruitgrowers union in Grande Rond valley garners support from large fruit dealers seeking reliable inspections and grading. The article compares good practice to a horse with known breeding and warns that dishonest fruit harms a district’s reputation and market access. Public training and militia references follow, emphasizing discipline and preparedness.

Grande Rond Valley Union Wallowa

The Nation's Rererve Theory in Republican Form

A compact note on the theory of national governance in a republican framework. The text references foundational principles and debates shaping the balance between federal and state authority. It outlines constitutional ideas without presenting a concrete outcome.

Rerberve

Dr. George E. Reed Celebrates 65th Birthday

Dr. George E. Reed president of Dickinson College Carlisle Pa renowned Methodist scholar born in Brownville Missouri on March 28 1846 to a Methodist minister He received preparatory education in Lowell Massachusetts public schools and at Wil-

New England New York Dickinson College Lbrarian Pennsylvania Reed George E. Reed Carlisle Pa Brownville, Mo Publi Lowell Mass Wil

March 28 1818 to 1910 births and events in history

A concise list of historical notes: Wade Hampton born 1818 in Columbia South Carolina and died there. 1846 American forces under Gen Scott invade Mexico. 1854 Greece Turkey rupture. 1858 Nicaragua placed under US protection. 1860 Buchanan faced inquiry. 1867 Royal assent to British North American Act. 1870 Gen Thomas dies in San Francisco. 1871 Paris Commune proclaimed. 1891 Canadian Pacific Railway completed. 1898 Port Arthur leased to Russia. 1901 Canadian troops depart Halifax for South Africa. 1910 Monaco proclaims representative government with universal suffrage.

Wade Hampton Columbia 8. C Scott Mexico Greece Turkey Nicaragua United States Buchanan George H. Thomas Chickamaugua San Francisco Virginia Bil Paris Canadian Pacific Railway Ocean Port Arthur Russia Halifax South Africa Monaco Prince Charles

Lyle Tuesday Musical Program Promises Fine Hill Orchestra

The Hill orchestra joins the Lyle Tuesday Musical program next Friday night with many excellent numbers. Arrangements indicate a strong lineup and audience attendance is encouraged.

Lyle Hill Orchestra

Political shifts and reform moves across states

Maine and Kansas remain strong prohibition states while California adopts initiative referendum and recall for cities. Leona Brown, Seattle suffragist, seeks Washington supreme court judgeship. Col. Cody may seek Arizona Senate seat. Harvard dominates Cambridge politics. Bourne to back La Follette in Boston. Kansas passes unsigned article ban. New Hampshire legislature grows by seven to over 460 members.

Maine Kansas Union California Boston New Hampshire

Special Representative Invitation for Students 3 28 30

Notice invites all I C 8 students to a Special Representative event on March 28 1930. The readable fragment urges attendance and identifies the audience as students.

Friday Night Hill Orchestra Impresses Audience

Friday night performance features Hill orchestra with addition of new members. Many excellent numbers highlighted by refined arrangements leaving audience impressed.

Also Mentioned on This Page

La’Grande Work Sox Zephron and Toile du Nord Ginghams Sale Morgan Department Store Bruce Dennis Maily the Daily Fred L. Lemmon National Guard Magazine National Guard Congress Braham Academy Wesleyan University Middletown Conn Boston University Theological School Politics Leona Brown Seattle Washington Supreme Court Col William F Cody Buffalo Bill Arizona Cambridge, Mays Harvard University Bourne Oregon Progressive Republican League la Follette la Grande National Bank LA Grande, Oregon United ST Fred J. Holmes F. L. Meyers Cashier W. J. Church Earl Zundel Ass.t. Cashier
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