Atom breaks records at religious services event
Atom disses records and will mark the fair tomorrow afternoon with religious services noted.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1910
Page
1
Stores to Close for Week of Parades and Shows
Stores will close for a full fall week due to parades and events. Officials expect banner affairs to boost attendance and public interest across the region.
Baby Show for Toddlers Two and Under
Tuesday at 3 p.m. a baby show welcomes participants age two and under to compete.
Roosevelt to Speak at Uncle Remus Memorial Tonight in Atlanta
Col Theodore Roosevelt known as Brer Teddy Bear will headline the Uncle Remus memorial day in Atlanta Ga honoring Joel Chandler Harris. He will address a large Southern audience and support a fund to purchase Harris home in West End as a lasting tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Col
Theo. Roosevelt
South
Uncle Remus
West End
Col. Roosevelt
Joe
Chandler Harris
Oller
Teddy
Georgia
Timber Town Fire Destroys Baudetta and Spooner
A massive forest blaze swept Baudetta Minnesota and nearby Spooner last night. The fire left multiple dead bodies along a railroad right of way as trains reported corpses near five miles from the town. The disaster level is described as the worst in Northern Minnesota history, with property losses in the millions and the town of 1500 burned to ashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort William
Baudetta
Minnesotta
Minnesota
Canadian Pacific
Fair Attendance Sets New Record As Baby Show Sparkles
With attendance rising daily, the county fair nears new records and plans a Tuesday closure from 1 pm to let residents witness the baby show. A solid gold locket awaits the lucky baby, contact Mrs. A L Richardson or Mr. Church for exhibitor details, and all bills must be paid at the ticket office by Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mip&t
Toto
A. L. Richarson
Church
Senator Pierce Holed Up At Hot Lake Sanatorium
Senator Walter E. Pierce is at Hot Lake suffering from a long standing knee injury. The ailment has troubled him recently and a stay of two weeks may be needed before he can resume his public duties and business activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Pierce
Hot Lake
Lowe Stock company delights Stewarts Opera House
In Dixie Land the Lowe Stock company presented a southern style comedy drama at Stewarts Opera House last night. The performance pleased all with capable acting and new specialties between acts. Tonight they offer Reuben and Mandy, a laughable comedy written for Mr. Lowe. Reserve seats at Van Burens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Steward's Opera House
Lowe Company
Mr. Lowe
Reuben and
Mandy
van Burens
One Man Pleads Guilty as Grand Jury Exits Noon
The grand jury, after reporting seven true and one not true bills, asked to be excused at noon and was allowed to disband. Indictments are criminal, including two counts of murder in the first degree and several theft and assault cases. Judge Knowles sentenced Frank Babbet to one year. Petropoplus indicted for stealing from a Greek innkeeper. Wisdom and Boles charged with horse theft near Alice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Ellexson
Jesse Parker
Waldo Perry
Petropoplus
Denot Street
Fred Wisdom
Ernest Boles
James Moss
Alice
kjImasdranga
Depot Street Nears Paving Completion for Fair Grounds Access
The south end of Depot Street is nearly paved. Warren Construction Company has redoubled efforts to hasten completion up to Fourth Street, easing approach for teams and traffic to the fair grounds entrance by tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot Street
Warren Construction Com
Fair Grounds
Fourth Street
Odd Fellows Celebrate Centennial in Providence
A two day centennial observance marks 100 years since the Manchester Union organized in England, the parent body of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Gov. Pothier and many leaders attend with grand officers from Odd Fellows lodges nationwide. The Manchester Union founded lodges worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Union
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Gov. Pothier
Odd Fellows
England
Republicans Tighten Grip in Portugal Battle Enlivens Monastery
Reported decree orders religious orders to leave within 24 hours as the republic moves to exile Catholics and seize monastery lands. Royalists, clergy face execution risk in fighting near Quelpo and Fuelpos monasteries, with heavy casualties and monks surrender after fierce two hour defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Quelpo
Fuelpos
Union man buys home in La Grande
David B. Conners formerly of Union purchases a cottage on West First between Adama and Jefferson in La Grande through the La Grande Investment Co. He plans a modern remodel and locates permanently in the city, citing the location as ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
City
David B. Conners
la Grande
la Grande Investment Co
First Street
Adama
Jefferson Avenue
Gertrude Mitchell
Conners
Prominent Stockman Elmer Barton Visits City Fair
Elmer Barton a leading stockman from the Imnaha country is in the city today taking in the fair. He is noted as one of the most prominent figures in regional cattle dealings and is seen inspecting exhibits and meeting local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Barton
Imnaha
Sloan P. Shutt Praises La Grande Exposition Visit
Sloan P. Shutt editor of the Joseph Herald toured La Grande today and praised the city saying it outshines Eastern Oregon towns. He urged officials to secure a passenger train connection to link the two communities and asked for local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan P. Shutt
Joseph Herald
la Grande
Mr. Shutt
The
Observer
Oregon
Eight tracts remain unsold in Umatilla land opening
Two men from Chicago Knut A. Paulsen and Reinold F. Paglaon filed claims today in the Umatilla government land entry opened last February. The eight remaining tracts show land is not much in demand after the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Chicago
Knut .A. Paulsen
Reinold F. Paglaon
Umatila
Fine and Thrilling Pictures at the Isis Today
The Isis presents two excellent films this day. One tale follows a metropolitan newspaper scoop and the other an exciting out west drama featuring an Indian girl in a pivotal role. Both are described as educational and exceptionally thrilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Isis
Congressional Meeting in Boston Sets National Church Council
Hundreds attend the Boston gathering as Congregational churches plan next week's national council. Special religious services are held citywide with a large men’s mass meeting at Tremont Temple opening the Brotherhood gathering. J Campbell White of New York will address attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Boston
National Council of the Congregational Churches
Tremont Temple
The
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Baptist Men's Christian
Presbyterian Men's Organization
Young Men's Christian Associations
Vicinity
J. Campbell White
New York
Recall petitions target Seattle Mayor Gill over incompetence
The Public Welfare League circulated recall petitions to remove Mayor Gill of Seattle. Petitions accuse him of incompetence and improper appointments, failure to enforce laws, and other charges. Chief Wappenstein reportedly submitted his resignation amid graft allegations from former Acting Mayor Wardell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
The
Public Welfare League Today
Gill
Wappenstein
Petiion Ia
Wardell
Seatttle
Dittebrandt Auto Install First Vulcanizer in Lewis Building
The Dittebrandt Auto company begins installing a vulcanizer and related machinery in the Lewis building. The shop space measures 50 by 110 feet with partitioned corners for offices and show windows. Vehicles to be handled will arrive in the city early next week as the new equipment is installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dittebrandt Auto Company
Tts
Lewis
Americans Arrests in Honduras Spark Jeopardy
Reported unrest in Honduras notes numerous arrests of both American and English nationals amid ongoing tensions. The situation involves foreign nationals facing detentions as authorities respond to local disturbances.
Pirates and Foreigners Flee Amalpa Amid City Turmoil
Reports from Guatemala City and Amalpa describe foreigners fleeing in terror after city officials seized property. Americans and English are accused of fomenting revolution as anarchy spreads. the British consul has fled to San Salvador seeking a cruiser. Washington cables warn of looming danger to American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala City
Amalpa
Hondurasy
Amaipa
San Salvador
New Orleans
Amerirans
Washington
Taft
Honduras
Oregon graduates fill public school domestic science posts
Nine young women from Oregon Agricultural College’s domestic science class of last June secured instructional posts in Oregon public schools. Hedwig Bleeg leads as domestic science instructor at Lincoln High Portland. Ruth Hess teaches at Trade School Portland. Alva Aitken heads sewing in Salem. Alchild Romtvedt aids at the college. Additional graduates Mabel Snow near Astoria Boise, Bessie Parsons Albany, Laura Jackson Lorane, Myrtle Lay Molalla also teach in state schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Ore
Oregon
Department of
Oragon Agricultural College
Misa Hedwig
Bleeg
Hillsdale
Lincoln High School
Portland
Ruth Jeanette Hess
Bilcog
Salem
Alva Aitken
Alchild Romtvedt
Toledo
0. A. C. Domestic Science
Mabel Rae Snow
Boise
Ida
Astoria
Bessie Florence Parsons
Albany
Laura B. Jackson
Lorane
Myrtle Lay
Molall
Gunboat Princeton Ordered to Honduras
Washington on October 8 reports the gunboat Princeton was ordered to proceed to Honduras to protect American interests there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Washington
Princeton
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Republic of Portugal
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Amelie
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