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La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
2
Haworth Randall Gilham Proctor Frawley Frawley
Local ticket names listed for several offices including commissioner clerk recorder treasurer and coroner. The slate features Agora Suntay Haworth as a candidate and W W Randall in multiple roles, with Ben Brown James Gilham David Proctor and J M Hilts also named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Randall
Ben Brown
James B. Gilham
David H. Proctor
John Frawley
J. M. Hilts
Holy Roller Creffield slain by avenging brother on Seattle streets
The editor calls Creffield a religious fanatic and seducer of women and reports he was shot dead by a brother of two victims in Seattle. The insane asylum still houses victims of his teachings and he had served time in prison. The slayer will be punished despite the perceived justice of his act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creffield
Holy Roller
Seattle
Insane Asylum
Pullinan Tribune
Union county Republicans line up for county ticket
The Union Republican reports a full ticket led by Jonathan Bourne Jr and notes a clear county GOP majority of at least 500 seats, predicting likely election of the entire slate and urging Republican support across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Union Republican
American cheap sea shipping and its economic stake
The text argues that US foreign commerce uses about 6 million tons of shipping, most of which is foreign built. Replicating this in American yards would take ten years and cost about 600 million dollars, with ongoing annual 60 million costs to maintain. Shipping earnings, insurance, and allied services total over 200 million yearly, with a foreign commerce value near 3 billion dollars and freight around 40 million tons. If US built the ships, 100,000 seafarers and 100,000 yard workers would join the workforce.
Welcome to a Small Town for Comfort and Community
This town promises easy living with all comforts available locally. Residents note affordability, saying ten dollars buys as much as twenty five in bigger cities, and invite newcomers to build a comfortable home among friendly neighbors.
Notice to Contractors for Bank Building in La Grande
Sealed bids are invited at the La Grande National Bank until May 12 1906 for construction and materials of a bank and office building. Plans are available after April 26. Completion by October 1 1906 is required. A 10 percent certified check accompanies each bid. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. F L Meyers chairman Building Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande National Bank
F. L. Meyers
Clean Up Notice Demands Alley and Sidewalk Repairs
Property owners are hereby notified to clean up their alleys and repair their sidewalks at once. Joan Wilson, Street Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Wilson
Voters urged to register by May 15 ahead of general election
Voters were reminded that a swear in may be required if not registered before May 16. The notice states registration closes May 15 and warns that unregistered voters cannot vote in the general election.
Restoration notice for lands in former Baker City Reserve Oregon
Notice announces restoration to settlement and entry of public lands from the former Baker City Forest Reserve, Oregon, now outside Blue Mountains reserve. Lands near La Grande will open July 18 1906 in township 8S range 58E and township 9S range 39E with specified halves of sections 35 29 and 32 under usual restrictions. Commissioner W A Ricnagas approved by Tuos Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City Forest Reserve
Oregon
Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Blue Mountains
United States Land Office
la Grande
Willamette
W. A. Ricnagas
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