Grand Society Ball Promised By Fourth of July Headquarters
Report from Fourth of July Headquarters announces a grand society ball to be held on the Fourth evening. Local society leaders anticipate a mid summer social acme of success.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
1
Fourth of July Ball Planned by City Committee
The Fourth of July Celebration committee announces a mid summer ball as the social highlight of the day. Officials say the ball is an assured fact though details remain in planning, to be handed to publicity experts who will orchestrate fundraising and public promotion.
National Good Roads Congress Nears Concluding Session
Baltimore reports that the most successful congress session ends today as delegates prepare to travel to Washington for a final session tomorrow with government experts delivering addresses and papers on highways improvement and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
National Good Roads Congress
Washington
Gas Men Adjourn At North American Gas Convention
In Columbus Ohio on May 1 delegates wrap up final business as the National Gas Association of North America closes. The session is reported as very successful with more than 500 industry men represented before delegates depart for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
National Gas Association of North America
United Commercial Travellers hold Mississippi Louisiana grand council
Jackson Mississippi May 21 Enthusiasm runs high as the United Commercial Travellers of Mississippi and Louisiana meet for their annual grand council Nearly a thousand delegates are present with more arriving by train Trade conditions are reported more favorable than in years and several thousand dollars will be spent on entertainment in the Gulf States event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Gulf States
United Commercial
Mississippi
Louisiana
New Warden Forces Hard Labor For Noted Prisoner
In Boise on May 21 Harry Orchard once key prosecution witness and life prisoner, now serves hard labor in the shoe department after Warden Snook transfers him from commissary duty to equal treatment with other lifers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Harry Orchard
Haywood and Pettibone
Snook
Maid Fends Off Burglar with Bat in Seattle Bedroom
In Seattle May 21 a burglar broke into the home of Leo Schwabacher but was confronted by maid Clara Anderson armed with a baseball bat. She struck the intruder in the neck, knocking him down. he knocked her down with a punch, the thief dropping jewelry valued at 2000 dollars before escaping with 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Thera
Calara Anderson
Leo S. Schwabacher
Schwabacher Hardware Co
Weston High School decision meeting May 31
Weston taxpayers will meet Monday May 31 to decide on establishing a high school for grades above eight. Indications point to strong support for a local high school, as Weston had no high school during the period of the previous normal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Eigth
Two Neighbors Kill Man Then Wounds Third near Gear Springs
According to a report, Mike Ryan shot and killed William Dixon and fatally wounded Schubert near Gear Springs, 11 miles from Pendleton. Schubert's body was found in a field. Schubert, his employer, was taken to Walla Walla hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gear Springs
Pendleton
Claux
Worty
Mike Ryan
William Dixon
Schubert
Geer Springs
Ryan
Khl
Milton
A1on
Dixon
Myons
Walla Walla Hospital
Wads of Money Poured Into Fourth Finance Drive
The Fourth Ward finance committee reported stronger fundraising today with business support growing. Charlie Dunn of the A B C laundry waved his money publically while others contributed privately, as the panel refused to publicize total donations to avoid discouraging late contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Dunn
Rmg
Contest committee foresees late vote tally likely tomorrow
The contest committee is too busy to count votes now and will not announce totals until tomorrow afternoon and Sunday morning.
Portland gateway opened for Seattle bound travel
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Portland shall be opened as a gateway for travelers to Puget Sound routes via Northern Pacific and travel to Seattle. After hearings in Chicago in March and months of testimony from Portland and Oregon officials, the decision ends delays and enables preparations for increased regional travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Interstate Commission
Seattle
Puget Sound
Northern Pacific
Chicago
Oldest Dentist in World Celebrates 83rd Birthday
Dr RC Chapman of Damariscotta, claimed oldest practicing dentist, marked his 83rd birthday in Portland. Born Noblesboro May 21 1882, he has tended teeth in Damariscotta since 1846, a 63 year span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
RC. Chapman
Damariscotte
Noblesboro
Damasriscotta
Missionary Bishop Sails for China to Lead Interior Work
Bishop Fabiano Landi of the Franciscii Order, with Father Antoninus Murphy, sails for China to oversee missionary activities in the interior. He recently served in Boston amid reports of strong native opposition to Christian missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fabiano Landi
Antoninus Murphy
China
Dragon Empire
Landi
Boston
Ching
W C T U Convention Observes Active Day in Union
The second day of the W C T U convention at the Christian church featured devotional services led by Mrs. A W Leighton and Mrs. Shepard. Discussions covered State Plans None Alcoholic Medication and Systematic Giving with strong views against alcohol in medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
A. W. Leighton
Wolfe
Union
RB. L. Mathews
Sadie Clark
D. Gillian
Shepard
McGee
Frances Breckenridge
Saloon Signs to Tell Facts in Speech
A speaker denounces saloon signs in a scathing arraignment. She contends signs near beer joints mislead patrons and urges better conduct. The audience reacts with interest as the speaker entertains and pleases listeners with sharp commentary.
Bank Saloon Threats Spark Proposals in Oregon
Mrs. B B Shepard of W C T U spoke at the Christian church urging bans on saloons across Oregon. She warned that free tickets and dividers would ruin depositors and their families, branding every saloon with deadly messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Shepard
W.C. TU. Institute
The
Christian Church
Oregon
la Grande
Corvallis Meet Results Soon From Observer Bulletins
Reports promise tomorrow night updates from the Observer on the Corvallis meet. Local athletes’ weights and jumps will be summarized when tidings arrive, as La Grande awaits the showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usafo
Corvallis
Bearda
Herw la Grande
Vanderbilts Ten Grasp Chances Westward Rail Lines
Vancouver B C May 21 Be fore departing over the Canadian Pacific for the east today A W Trenholm general manager for the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and the Omaha railroad said he believed Vanderbilt system to extend lines to Besiile and other Puget Sound cities The Chicago Northwestern plans to extend to the coast via the Black Hills line from Lander Wyoming Surveyors are said to be active in Idaho with the Northwestern system backing the mysterious North Bark line building west from Spokane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Pacfic
A. W. Trenholm
Chicago
St. Paul
Lander
Wyoming
Idaho
Northwestern
Fine
Spokane
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Fourth of July Headquarters
Cal Society
Orchard
Mer Govenor Steinberg
Whitney
Bat
Weston High School
Gibson
Ted
Pagne
Cate
Commission
SION
Interstate
Ing As
Kewalt
Midleton
Rewia Carstein
John
Institute Today
Mrs. Shepard
Vanderbilts
ST. P
North Bank
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