Garr Lands the Contract for New School Building
In Joseph, Oregon, a close bidding contest last evening among northwest and Chicago firms ended with Henry & Carr securing the contract for the new school building after a tense Furniture era meeting.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
8
La Grande Wins School Furniture Contract
La Grande secured the full furniture contract from attire to basement after a competitive bidding process. The firm’s selection is for the most modern furniture, and the new building nearing completion will be one of the town’s most nearly perfect school structures west of the mountains in Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Joseph
Roosevelt vows to answer Dix on return from trip
In New York Roosevelt criticizes Dix as the Democratic candidate for governor for falsehood and misrepresentation. Dix retorts and vows valor, while Roosevelt says he will reply when he comes back from his current journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Roosevelt Special Alliance
Roosevelt
New York
La Grande High Team May Not Travel To Spokane
Late this afternoon decisions were unsettled on whether the La Grande high school football team would travel to Spokane for a game. Conflicting opinions and cancelled plans left attendance in doubt with several hours remaining before final decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Grande
Spokane
Sincere thanks for kindness during illness and death
We extend our gratitude for the many kindnesses shown us during the sickness and death of our loved one. Such kindnesses will not be forgotten. Mrs John Sampson and daughters Leola and Fern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sampson
Leola
Fern
Hunter Who Makes Good in Big Game and Fish
An Oklahoma hunter is highlighted for skill in pursuing large game and catching fish returning home from Wallowa County with notable success and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Wallowa County
Oklahoma hunter Palmer Provides Venison to Observers
C M Palmer of Oklahoma, visiting the Wallowa country, brought two fine deer killed in the Wallowa mountains and sent mountain trout to the Observer force. The paper's families feast on Palmer venison and praise his shooting as a source of nourishment and caution against back ague in the wilderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Palmer
Oklahoma
Wallowa
Observer Force
Bids Sought for Cedar and Greenwood Sidewalks in South La Grande
Sealed bids for 900 feet of board sidewalk on Cedar street and 500 feet on Greenwood street will be received at the City Recorder's office. Bids due by 8 pm November 9 1910 with five percent bid deposit. Council may reject all bids. D E Cox, Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office
The
City Recorder
Cedar Street
C" Avenue
A Avenue
la Grande
Greenwood Street
Jefferson Avenue
Monroe Avenue
Office of
Submarine Octopus Accident Sparks Naval Probe
Newport Rhode Island November 3 It is expected naval officials will order an investigation of the accident to the submarine Octopus which nearly killed Lieutenant Baldwin and 12 crewmen. Sulphuric fumes filled the craft and the vessel was raised quickly. Five men were unconscious as air entered. Defective electric batteries are suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Naval
Baldwin
Reciprocity Talks to Open in Ottawa on Saturday
Negotiations on reciprocity will begin in Ottawa this Saturday with Charles Pepper and H Hoyt, controllers from Washington state, representing the United States. General Foster will also participate as a U S representative. The conference is expected to last several weeks and will seek a fair exchange of natural products and raw materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Chas. Pepper
H. Hoyt
Washington State Department
United States
General Foster
Gould pays to settle breach of promise suit in New York
Frank Gould reaches a $10 000 out of court settlement with Bessie De Voe over a $200 000 breach of promise suit. Earlier talks offered $5 000 for letters, which De Voe hypothecated for a loan, and Gould accepted the letters offer before settling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Gould
Bessie de Voe
Gould
Annexation rumor denied by Panamanian minister in Washington
C C Arosemena, Panama's minister to the United States, rejected reports that Taft's November visit to Panama signaled annexation or canal expansion. He affirmed Panama's independence under the Hay Bunau Varilla treaty and stated Taft had no plan for annexation. Others claimed Taft's trip aimed at annexation, canal extension, or fortification, but those notions were dismissed as unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Panama
Washington
Taft
C. C. Arosemena
Revolutionist Runs Amack San Salvador
A revolutionist movement in San Salvador reports action near Amack challenging President Davilla of Honduras after defying his authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amack
San Salvador
Davilla
Honduras
Annual apple show draws La Grande residents to Elgin
La Grande residents plan to miss city duties tomorrow as they attend Elgin's annual apple show. A county special train will run from the county seat in the morning to return in the evening, with Elgin promising its usual hospitality and a record showing of fruit entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Man Shot and Robbed Near Reform School Bridge
Salem Oregon November 3 a determined search started for the killer of J E Roberts a real estate man shot and robbed of about five thousand dollars on the bridge near the reform school Roberts dying after being found by Earl Gardner and rushed to hospital police suspect a local resident who knew Roberts a revolver with three empty chambers and a slashed satchel were found as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
J. E. Roberts
Hom
Robets
Troy
Commandante Valladares Defeats Troops As Marines Guard
The rebel leader Valladares who caused foreigners to flee Amapala is said to have defeated a government detachment. Fears of a wider revolution grow as American marines land nearby to protect Americans and interests.
Strike settlement near as talks proceed in New York
Prospect for a settlement of the express driver's strike grows brighter as a conference is set for this afternoon. If talks fail Mayor Gaynor will seek arbitration. Strikers demand union recognition, the central point likely to spark disagreement. Daily losses are estimated at 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Express
Gaynor
Sale Demotion and Redemption Provisions From September 1901
Court considers sheriff may permit demotions or purchase of unsold parcels by owners in possession within sixty days with payment of taxes and costs. Reports detailing purchases or demotions must be filed at the next term. Sheriff may ignore certain bids if not paid and may continue sales daily for sixty days with immunity from damages. Signed by County Judge B. F. Wilson and Court Commission Henry H. Tims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Ty
B. F. Wilson
Henry H ™ S
Republicans Accused Of Backing Democratic Funds
New York state chairman Huppuchu accused Republicans of helping Democratic campaign funds to defeat Rooseveltism in New York. He published a Philadelphia Republican H. W. Bartel letter enclosing a Democratic fund contribution. The letter warns of danger when a former president attacks the Supreme Court as unfit to wield authority. Roosevelt travels west to Iowa and Ohio to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago strike nears settlement amid open shop dispute
Chicago negotiators say only the open or closed shop stands between a settlement of the garment workers strike. The state arbitration board seeks to arbitrate but employers demand an open shop while unions press for union recognition. Police were deployed to the strike district to prevent noise and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Board of Arbitration
Injunction Filed Over Tax Sale Deeds
Geo M McConnell files injunction to bar sheriff from issuing deeds to purchasers at the tax sale. No action on properties sold and paid until court resolves the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. McConnell
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Roth
Teddy RK
Eam
Council
D. E. Cox, Recorder
C. T. Darley
Darley
Omlem Garmer
Roberts
Earl Gardner
Wilson
Byth
Democratic Campaign Fund
Modern Confectionery Co
Itrc
Portland, Oregon
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