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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1906
Page
7
The Inspection of Company L by General Frinze and Col. J. M. Poorman lauded good marksmanship and promised state support for local units if men practice shooting. Decorations were presented to two sharpshooters and six marksmen in a ceremony.
The trustees of the Presbyterian Church decide to replace the current structure with a new modern building costing at least ten thousand dollars. No construction this season. fundraising to proceed this year and next, with construction to begin in the following year.
Strong of Lewiston Idaho normal school faces La Grande in a Northwest tour game. The visiting team is playing good ball as they tour the region this week.
On May 15 events span from 124 tyr ists perished at Hexham and 1526 Frankenhausen battles to 1904 Hatsuse sinking. Notable births include Florence Nightingale in 1820 and James Gadsden in 1788. deaths include Ephraim Chambers in 1740 and Edmund Kean in 1833. The list covers battles, treaties, births, and deaths across centuries.
Lord Cromer outlines steps in Sinai to curb barbarism with barracks police telegraphic lines and road plans while noting good overall Egyptian economy. In the Soudan population estimates rise to about 1 655 000 with 400 000 for Bahr el Gazal and labor shortages grow. caution against haste remains essential for effective reclamation and steady policy.
Thomas Coyne, leading man with the California Girls troupe, was arrested by Chief Rayburn and fined 85 dollars for riding a bicycle on Jefferson avenue. He paid the fine promptly before Recorder J. R. Snook. The rest of the troupe occupied themselves with races and ball while the train was delayed.
A brief Chicago Daily News note highlights a man offering his seat to a woman who declines and disembarks at the next corner, illustrating courteous conduct on public transit.
State and the County Court of Union County Oregon set Tuesday June 18 1906 at 2 oclock p m for hearing the final settlement. W B Sanoser is named Administrator.
Notice to all water consumers in La Grands Oregon requires irrigation applicants to file with the City Recorder. Irrigation hours run from 6:30 to 7:30 p m. Signed by H C Gillam Water Superintendent. Dated April 1906.
From Pittsburg dated May 7 1906 Frank B Dooly general agent reports the National Union Insurance Company expects up to one million dollars in quake related losses with substantial salvage possible. He notes stockholders have subscribed $750000 for a guarantee fund to support San Francisco claims.
Sealed bids will be received at the La Grands Na Bank up to May 12, 1906 for the new office building. Plans can be seen at the bank. Completion by October 1, 1906 required. A 10 percent certified check must accompany each bid. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. F. L. Meyers.
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