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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
6
The Salvation Army proposes moving about 20 000 families from London to Canada for colonization. Strong men are needed for hard work. Critics claim it will deprive the country of labor but supporters argue families will be better off abroad than in London’s crowded metropolis.
Bert Hoffman, editor of the East Oregonian, formally announces his candidacy for Pendleton mayor against incumbent W F Matlock. Hoffman supports a closed town policy with church and business backing. Matlock represents open-town interests. The December 4 election is described as the most bitter in Pendleton history.
Four scarlet fever cases in Baker City with visitors from Union and Joseph counties. Diphtheria case reported in Pendleton area. Local drugstores adjust hours to the Western custom. Druggist A T Aili building an addition on Third Street. Public notices of land proofs and property purchases. residents conduct business in La Grande and nearby towns. Empire Stock Company to perform A Broken Heart at the opera house.
Chief of Police Baybarn asks all residents to contact the city recorder when approached by traveling peddlers so police can monitor grafters. Do not wait for the merchant to finish. report as soon as the peddler leaves the home.
Elkton Md Oct 20 John Meight ers was hanged this morning for the murder of Albert Constable. The execution concludes a high profile case with Meight ers confessing to the crime and the court proceeding taking place in Elkton.
Attorneys for the O BR and N Cove and the Wallowa Valley railroad present arguments before Judge Kakin. The case is expected to go to the supreme court for Boal.
Timber Land Act notice lists land offices and publication intent. An applicant asserts the land is more valuable for timber and milling with details partially legible, including applicant Williamson and related notes.
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