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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1911

Page

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Line up of candidates contest district No 1 La Grande

The article lists local women from La Grande and Union county as leading candidates in two districts for the Portland Rose Festival guests. It names Eva Cotner Frankie Combs Irma Goel Mildred Stephenson Mrs B B Nutter Mrs Fred Williams Alice Snow Zella Robertson Agnes Gora Hansen Jennie Carbine Eva Wilson Nellie Conrad Nelsab Mabel Arnold Bethel Rugshl Stella Woodell Frankie Pebbler Bess Chattin Vioma Summers and other residents with vote totals and addresses.

la Grande Observer Portland Frankie Davén Geceses Resereewenees Ooel Martin IRMA Fourth Street Stephenson Mildred Cate Star Theatre Tbs Nutter B.B Tenana Williams Fred W Wise Snow Alice Seta Covechersessas Union County LaGrande Hazel Carbine Jennie Wilson Eva Union Issesedertereise Pecede Ceseseres Dedevesea Conrad Nellie Kelly Bess Cove Po Chattin Violma

Three Portland Rose Festival guests named from Wallowa district

The contest awards prize trips for the top vote earners in the district spanning Wailowa county and Pine and Hagle valleys. The three highest vote getters will be guests of the Observer at the Portland Rose Festival. four next in line receive hotel entertainment in Gearhart and optional scholarships or music lessons as alternatives.

Lowa Valley The Observer Wallowa Valley Wallowa Portland Via Wallowa Walls San Francisco Tring la Grande Union County Wallowa County Wailowa Pine and Hagle Roup Margaret Joseph Eames Edna Boswell Cecil Minam Tae Ats Ee Fnac Seip Ata Dissem Lyrenmann Anna Enterprige Wisdom Bessie Lostine Mayor Alice Enterprise Cgeeseseeset San Francisco Gearhart Gearhart Park By-the-Sea Whitman College Baker City Business College

Post May 18 Coupon Voting Rules and Payment Tie

A notice states free vote coupons will not be printed after May 13. From May 18 to May 27 subscribers may assist candidates by making payments on subscription. The first blank submitted for a candidate counts 1000 votes, subsequent coupons count as one vote each.

Candidates Active in Union County Voting

The latest bulletin shows several candidates gaining ground, with notable rises for those outside La Grande. In La Grande, Miss Ruby Huff increases her vote tally, improving her overall standing.

Union County la Grande Ruby Huff

DIN Promises to Resign as President

The concession leader states he will resign from the presidency amid calls for a change in leadership. Supporters and critics react as party officials weigh next steps and potential successors.

Renewal of Armistice Stirs Mexican Crisis News

Washington reports the revolutionary junta in Mexico renews an armistice as Diaz pledges to resign once peace is secured. Madero ally de la Barra cites Diaz manifesto as opening path to peace and a U S envoy notes Diaz’s intent to retire when safe. Across border clashes near Juarez injure and kill civilians as insurgents mobilize toward Hermosillo and Nogales.

Washington Diaz Jose Valdonclas Madero de la Barra Mexico City

Car Tipped On Muddy Road Between Cove And La Grande

An auto party returning from a visit near Cove ran into a muddy grade on a slippery road about 11 am. Mrs Belver driving the Pete Belver car tipped onto its side but did not roll over. passenger Mrs Sickinger sustained minor bruises and both women were frightened. A rescue car then brought them to La Grande.

Pete Belver Mrs. Belver la Grande Cove

Canoe accident on Lake tests swimmer's skill

Carbine and her cousin Warren Weight were canoeing on a lake when the craft capsized in ten feet of water. Weight could swim faintly and reached shore with effort, while Carbine, after losing her grip on the slippery canoe, struggled to reach shore but was saved by nearby canoeists. She credited experience in Mexico for her rescue skills.

Png Ose Mt Gy E. Z Carbine Warren Weight Weight

Reciprocity threat sparks toll on Sullivan Mills in Canada tariff clash

Testimony before the Senate Finance Committee shows Judge Sullivan of Philadelphia warns that reciprocity could force Sullivan Paper Mills to close if Canadian tariffs drop. National Grange officials from about a dozen states oppose reciprocity arguing it harms farmers. House votes 14 to 4 in favor of immediate wool relief. Ways and Means plans to send the measure to the caucus.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Sullivan Philadephia Ruip N. J. Bachelder National Grange House New York Ways and Means

Rebekahs Elect Officers in Union County District

Rebekahs of Union county including Elgin Summerville Union Cove and La Grande held a district convention in Elgin last Saturday electing officers for the coming year. Officers named include Mrs Woodall Summerville chairwoman Mrs McDonnell Cove vice chair and Ray Bater Elgin secretary Mrs Arbuckle La Grande major Rohrey Union conductor Mrs Brown Elgin junior guardian Mrs Long Summerville junior guard. Attendees from local lodges included Mrs George Grout Oregon assembly president Mrs Arbuckle noble grand L M Hoyt and Mrs Waggoner.

Rebekahs Union County Elgt Summerville Union Cove la Grande Elgin Higin Lodge Woodall McDonnell Ae Ray Bater Arbuckle Rohrey Brown Immer Guardian Long O En Guardian George Grout The Oregon Assembly Noble Grand Lodge L. M. Hoyt Waggoner

Moving Pictures In Church At Queen Anne

Reverend Strong screened moving pictures of the Life of Moses at the Queen Anne congregation to boost attendance. The program filled the church, suggesting it may continue and be adopted by other churches.

Seattle Strong Moses Queen Anne

Forty Ohio lawmakers indicted for bribery

Columbus May 8 At least 40 members of the Ohio legislature have been indicted for bribery and corruption. Opa Moore secretary of the Ohio Manufacturers association says the investigation is being financed and unlimited funds will be provided for detectives to continue the probe.

Columbus Ohio Opa Moore Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Moore

Postal Savings Dank Assigned La Grande

Announcement notes the assignment of postal savings funds to La Grande with internal communications and routine updates. No further details provided in the readable text.

Postal Savings Dank LA Grande

Government to open 86 postal savings banks in West

Observer's News Dispatch reports 86 new government postal savings banks approved nationwide, including sites at La Grande Oregon and Vancouver Washington. Postmaster Richey had not been informed yet. locals note 2 percent interest and receiving teller duties. Construction of a new bank building is expected before operation begins, though details remain conjectural.

Washinton May Vanue Post Onice Department la Grande Oregon Vancouver Wash Richey Washington Little Bern Ins Congress Tlow

Wilson Opposes Recall Of Judges In Interview

Denver May 8 Governor Wilson discusses the recall concept stating he would not say he is opposed to recalls but favors stability in the judiciary. He argues a judge's duty is faithful interpretation of the law and recalls should be limited with few exceptions to maintain judicial steadiness.

Denver Wilson Jersey

Death of J. T. Galloway a Pioneer of the Grande Ronde Valley

J T Galloway father of County Commissioner C A Galloway died in Candler Florida after a long illness. Remains en route to Elgin for burial expected next Friday with interment at Elgin under Masonic order. Born May 22 1848 in Indiana he came to the Grande Ronde valley early life and became a pioneer. Survived by three sons C A J W and Floyd, one daughter, and his wife.

J.T. Galloway C. A. Galloway Candler Florida Elgin Masonic Order Mr. Galloway Cecil Indiana Grande Ruade Valley Floyd

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