Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon

We have 1,612,739 pages in Oregon

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1910

Page

5

Local notes from Portland visit and regional happenings

A. EB. Benson of Portland is in town on business. The Baptist Brotherhood meets at the church this evening at 8. W. Bo Sowers registered at the Savoy today. Mrs. Cora Harding Scott and Miss Nannie Black are on the sick list. Rev. F B Gray leaves tomorrow for Perry and Hilgard on a prohibition movement. Co. E. Cochran returns from Pendleton. Joe King heads to Pendleton and Portland then Everett. Dr. H. Breed, Spokesman-Review circulation head, is at Hot Lake recovering. joined by C. J. Freas, district circulation manager.

Cora Harding Scott Nannie Black H. Breed Spokesman-Review Hot Lake C. J. Freas Cirulation

Local notes and arrivals in Unions County and city

Bramwell travels to Portland for the Scriber case. Sam Mendelsohn of San Francisco visits on business. Jack O'Brien of McCredie is ill at home with a severe cold. Mrs. John Palmer arrives from Baker City after a relative's death. Robert Palmer is due in tomorrow.

Unions County FPC Bramwell Portland Scriber Sam Mendelsohn San Francisco Jack O'Brien McCredie West Adams John Palmer Baker City Mrs. Palmer Robert Palmer

Comet Seen During Moon Eclipse At Lick Observatory

Thousands gathered to view the lunar eclipse last night at Lick Observatory California where Halley's comet was visible for part of its length. Directors reported the comet spanned about 36 degrees as the moon darkened though clouds at Portland hampered full sighting. Several photos were taken for scientific purposes.

Lick Observatory Cal Halley Observatory Portland

Supreme Court affirms manslaughter conviction in Dixon case

Salem reports the Supreme Court upholds the manslaughter conviction of Michael Ryan for the 1909 killing of Henry B. Dixon in Uma tila county. The opinion was written by Justice Moore and the shooting occurred in a grain field in May 1909.

Salem Michael Ryan Henry B. Dixon Umatila County Supreme Court Justice Moore

Italian bicycle racers poisoned in Tremo incident

Report from Italy states six Italian 14 cycle racers are said to be dying today after poison was put in their food in Tremo. No further details on suspects or motive are provided.

Tremo Italy

Queen Receives Roosevelt at Buckingham Palace

Dowager Queen Alexandria received Roosevelt in the throne room of Buckingham Palace and thanked him for the sympathy over King Edward's death. Roosevelt did not reply to the English Humane Society letter accusing his African hunt of game butchery.

London Alexandria Roosevelt Buckingham Palace Edward English Humanitary Africa

Rivals Lead In Race Across Italy When Stricken

In a tense cross country event across Italy two rivals led the field before disaster struck as the leading pair were knocked out of contention. Details remain unclear.

Italy

Troopers open fire in Western Pennsylvania coal strike

In Wilkesbarre on May 24 the state constabulary shot three men during mining district unrest near Pennsylvania Coal company mines. One man was killed and others were likely fatally wounded as troops acted to quell rioting.

Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Coal Company

Scientist defends lethal testing as for science and a purpose

A research advocate argues that killing was done for science and a definite purpose. The statement frames the act as necessary for progress and inquiry within the context of the ongoing debate over ethical boundaries.

Oregon growth eyed as Great Northern expansion hinted

Portland May 24 Louis Hill praised Oregon calling it a wonderful state after a tour of central and southern regions He said Oregon will grow rapidly and that the Great Northern plans to begin an advertising push in the east and may build railroads in the state He left for St Paul in his private car

Portland Oregon Louis Hill Great Northern Hill

Public Land Sale Notice at La Grande Oregon 1910

Department of the Interior invites bids at 10 oclock a m on July 7 1910 for NE 1 4 SE 1 4 Sec 33 T 38 R 35 E W M Serial No 06912. Adverse claimants must file claims or objections by sale time. Also mentions rheumatism remedies centen liniment claim of quick relief.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office la Grande Oregon Commissioner of the General Land Office EB. W. M F. C. Bramwell Colon R Eberhard

Dr Mendelsohn Glasses At 1106 Adams Avenue

An advertisement proclaims Dr Mendelsohn offers expert eye testing and properly ground lenses at 1106 Adams Avenue opposite the post office. It guarantees satisfaction, claims extensive equipment and services, and notes office hours 8 30 to 12 and 1 to 5 with special evening appointments.

Adams Avenue Mendelsohn Avenine

Piano selection offers largest Eastern Oregon assortment

Advertising copy touts piano music as essential home entertainment. It promotes a wide Eastern Oregon display including walnut and mahogany models from C. K. Byrne Weser Bros Lanter and others with invisible players and attachments. Prices claim to be $75 to $125 below high grade market rates.

Oregon C. K. Byrne Weser Bros Lanter

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE ISIS Henry Lady Love Mig Pest A. EB. Benson Baptist Brotherhood W. Bo Sowers Bastia Polk Savoy F.B. Gray Perry and Hilgard Fiwe Co. E. Cochran Pendleton Joe King Everett Mr. King Moore Queen Paul Adlers Collegian Tan America ASH Brothers Clothiers M.P. Mendlesche DR. Mendelson Rinehart Little Piano Co Waltham Salt Lake Rinehart Little Piano Company Eastern
Search Courier

Search the La Grande Evening Observer Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The La Grande Evening Observer?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication