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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1911

Page

8

La Grande Camp Chooses Delegates At Hood River

The West Coast meeting at Hood River last evening elected delegates and officers for the Woodmen of America. B. Re of La Grande won the distinction as delegate while Daniels became alternate delegate. L. E. Fritag of Daker secured first choice, and state officers were Frank Powell of Albany counsel S Rhodes of Resdville advisor and W. W. Snow of Klamath Falls among others.

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Remarkable Pioneer Memoirs From Oregon’s Early Days

Veteran miner and entrepreneur McWilliams recalled his sixty two years in Eastern Oregon and the Grande Ronde Valley. He toured with families notable in Oregon development and described mining wealth on the Pacific coast. Now living in Illinois and Pasadena, he praised the district’s towns and farms and contemplated writing memories for his children.

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Portland Firemen to Elect Reprsentatives Tonight

Councilmen Mackey and Dunn to join Rescue Hose No. 1 and 2 delegates for a trip to Burlington to inspect firefighting equipment. Mayor Richardson assigns the pair to represent the city as the fire department to elect two members tonight while members study a motorized fire apparatus and potential gear purchases.

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City council approves North Greenwood paving and other notices

Commissioned to study North Greenwood enhancement from railroad to T avenue costs 5615.40 with steps started to satisfy petitioners. A North Fir to Monroe to W avenue improvement was approved. Cement walks on Monroe to North Spruce are estimated at 2100. Harry Stoner named garbage officer and inspector. Turner Oliver sidewalk case before supreme court. City must find new pound site within days.

Monroe W Avenue North la Grande Harry Stoner Richardson Turner Oliver Supreme Court Pendleton Cochran W. W. Glass

Interurban Boxing Card Sets Spike Kelly Versus Jack Morgan

The Interurban Athletic Club of South Bend announces a boxing show tomorrow night headlined by a ten round bout between Spike Kelly of Chicago and Jack Morgan of Indianapolis. The card includes other matches and preliminary bouts at the venue in South Bend.

South Bend Ind Interurban Athletic Club Spike” Kelly Chicago Jack Morgan Indianapolis

Jeffries Sails for Europe with Mrs Jeffries

James J. Jeffries former heavyweight champion sails from New York on the steamship George Washington bound for Europe. He travels with Mrs Jeffries and several friends to spend the summer touring the continent.

New York James J. Jeffries Europe

Haymarket Riot Recalled in Chicago Police Report

Chicago police pause in normal duties to recall the Haymarket Riot. The May 4 dispatch notes the department revisiting the event and related public safety responses.

Elgin Man Arrested After Public Disturbance and Implied Trial

Elgin Ore May 3 Special Elmer Christiansen a young man from a good family surrendered to authorities after a public disturbance. He will be tried this evening amid memories of the Haymarket riot 25 years ago tonight in Chicago.

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Notable Impersonator Della Crowder Miller For Ben Hur Show

Prof Stout secures gifted dramatic impersonator Della Crowder Miller for a Ben Hur entertainment on Many 9th. Press in the United States and Europe call her among the foremost performers.

Stout Della Crowder Miller United States Europa

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