Weddings and displacement mix in small town news
In a local tale from the West, Leona Bean wed Baker’s R Fulton and will stay on as Western Union manager. Meanwhile distant Mexican unrest spreads with rebels surrounding Rincon and Nogales reported as captured near Sonora, as Fed troops head to relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue
Leona Bean
the Western Union
R. Fulton
C.W. Brakemean
Nel
Miles Bean
Weiser
Spears
Dan Cupid
Miss Bean
Baker
Fulton
Insurgents Seize Sigua Prieta and Arm Local Police
insurgents took formal possession of Sigua Prieta, the provisional capital of Sonora. The campaign against Hermosilia will be directed from Agua Prieta with soldiers placed on duty as police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigua Prieta
Sonora
Hermosilia
Agua Prieta
Imbler Warehouse Company Formed With 5000 Capital
The Imbler Warehouse company is incorporated with 5000 capital. Promoters include H. M. McGoldrick W Buckman John Wills Same Morris and G J Wade. Construction of a warehouse and related business activities are stated aims of the incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imbler Warehouse Company
H. M. McGoldrick
W. @. Buckman
John Wills
Same Morris
G. J. Wade
Mrs Ed La Branch Dies After Hospital Arrival
Mrs Ed La Branch of Rondown passed away shortly after arrival at the hospital. She was in critical condition yesterday afternoon when brought in. Her husband is present, and interment arrangements have not yet been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rondown
Ed. la Branch
Washington avenue remonstrances spark street paving clash
City council heard renewed remonstrances against bitulithic paving on Washington avenue, with a large petition opposing the plan as a majority. The measure was referred for future report while other council actions included creek work in South La Grande and handling bills from Warren Construction for Fourth, Malin and Sixth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
South
la Grande
Cove Avenue
Richardson
Blils
Warren Construction Company
Malin
Delinquent Rent Disconnections Hit La Grande
Thirty-one citizens of La Grande failed to pay rents due on the eleventh of the month, prompting water department workers to begin disconnections. An early morning gathering at the city office reflected a mix of excuses, often blamed on forgetfulness, while Water Superintendent Hoyt faced much of the criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water Department
la Grande
Water Department
Hoyt
Humphreys
McCall
Water office moves to business basis after delinquency crackdown
The city cracks down on debtors with delinquent laws, returning many to good standing by noon. Some residents feel targeted, but department records show councilmen, former mayors and other prominent figures have also faced penalties.
Scott Estate Appraised In Probate Court
Appraisers filed a report on the value of the late Frank Scott estate. The probate value is $13,922.78. J. D. McKennon named administrator. The estate primarily consists of shares in lumber companies and lumbering concerns where he had been employed.
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Frank Scott
J. D. McKennon
North Fire estimates macadamizing Fourth Street cost
City council heard a report from Commissioners Logsdon Finley and Fleming on Fourth Street macadamizing costs totaling 14 777 96. Taxpayers on that street had requested repairs and the commissioners were appointed earlier. the itemized report was filed and adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Logsdon, Finley and
Fleming
Investment Firm Active in Trading Land and Dwellings
The La Grande Investment Company remains busy this season with new trades and the handling of existing ones. A reported deal involves Sam Parker and Wesley Harrison, where Parker traded land near Elgin for several dwellings in the city, a transaction carried out by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande Investment Company
Sam Parker
Wesley Harrison
Parker
Elgin
All Stars Game Postponed After Counter Attractions
The benefit game between the All Stars and La Grande business men for Riverside swimming houses is postponed again to next week. It was tentatively set for Friday but other attractions prevented attendance.
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All Stars
la Grande
Riverside
Juarez Martial Law Declared Amid Rebel Advances
Reports indicate Juarez imposes martial law as rebels gain ground in northern Mexico. General Navarro's troops may defect to the insurrectos while Col Rabago's federal force supposedly moves toward Juarez, with risk of executions for prisoners and a cautious stance from Madero.
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Juarez
Navarro
Madero
Rabago
Tuarez
Masto
Bexileo City
United States
Mexico
A Man Who Knew Everything Thiers and his universal competence
Thiers prized universal competence and mocked others for claimed skill. In a tale from Contemp France Mgr Gabriel Hanotaux recalls Thiers dismissing a director candidate as unsuited. He joked about not knowing chemistry while refusing certain posts.
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Thiers
Mgr
Gabriel Hanotaux
France
Sevren
Champion Egg Layers Among Insects
The article notes that while Hymenoptera bees and ants lay many eggs, Plecoptera stone flies produce 5 000 to 13 000 per female, but Lioptera white ants from Africa surpass them with females swelling abdomens and egg-laden bodies the size of potatoes. Eggs are laid at about sixty per minute, totaling over 80 000 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plecoptera
Lioptera
Howard
Furnished and unfurnished lodgings sign cards in Parisian street
A Parisian resident posts a white card offering furnished rooms for rent while a yellow card signals unfurnished lodgings nearby. The scene shows signage aimed at passing locals advertising room availability and rental options.
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Bouxion Post
N Avenue
When Knighthood Was In Flower
Dialogue between Mrs Liteknight and Mrs Knightnight over mending a ripped Sunday coat, requesting tools and rivets, revealing a domestic scene about minor repairs.
Easter Way
Dialogue from a Baltimore American excerpt contrasts poverty and thrift with a tradesman lifestyle. A woman says she lives from hand to mouth, another explains she gives herself from hand to foot, while bills go to the tradesman and husband covers them.
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SIGK
Glever
Western Union
Hermosillo
Ethel
San Diego
Knight
Nebraska
Salina Cruz
Rincon
Nogales
Magdalens
Sailes
NEW Warehouse Company
EA Branch
Washington Remonstrances
Dola
Toney & Scranton
Scott Estate
Frank Scott Estate
Parker-Harrison
F. B. Stillwell
Inquire Bay & Zwelfe
Depot Street
Mahaffy
Waggoner & Zundel
Observer Office
W Avenue
Mike Wallin
Jersey
J.C. Gilmore
Island City
Oak Street
Cherry
Adams Avenue
Lady Cook
John Anthony
Oregon
William Miller & Bro
Adams Ave
Baker Street
First Street
Second Street
Second St
Third Street
Adama Ave. Main
H. Pattisoff
Prop
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