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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
5
Timber claim notices indicate several parties including Foley Bik and La Granne Investment Co report two million feet or more of timber under claims. The listing notes diverse stake holders and potential parcels in a regional timber rights roundup.
The city recorder of La Grande Oregon invites bids by October 8 1906 at 4 pm for grading and graveling Sixth Street from Washington Avenue to Street. Specifications available at the recorder's office bids must include a certified check equal to ten percent of the contract fee. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed August 17 1906 by C S Dunn chairman street committee.
Bryan defends government ownership of railroads as his own view not a party dictate. He plans to speak across the country and will visit Jersey City for a reception then main address at Elk’s Hall and later St Peters Hall before returning to New York.
Toledo coal dealers oppose the new regulations that limit car switching to 24 hours after notice and unloading to 48 hours. Fines of 1 dollar per day apply for each car that is not cleared, prompting complaints that the policy raises coal prices for consumers.
Cuba produced 655000 tons of sugar weighing 2240 pounds each in the 905 6 crop year, up from 804800 tons in 1904 5. The figures reflect output changes across the two crop years and indicate a substantial expansion in the latest period.
Public notice states evening church services start at 7 50 o clock instead of 8. A mall family seeks a girl or woman to perform general housework and directs inquiries to La Grande National Bank.
Five room house with four lots two blocks from the new school house. Sells cheap and on terms of trade. Inquire at this office before ten.
The Western trunk lines set new railroad rates on grain starting today. Wheat from Kansas City to Baltimore costs 22 1/2 cents per bushel, corn 20 1/2 cents, with Gulf shipments at 17 1/2 cents for wheat and 16 cents for corn. Omaha Gulf quotes are 18 1/2 and 17 cents. Chicago grain merchants may buy Western grain, rehandle in Chicago, and reship to the seaboard at equal fees to Missouri River points.
The International Exhibition in St John New Brunswick opens with Sept 1 events and runs until Sept 6. It claims to be the largest Eastern Canada show with a bigger agricultural display and features including an automobile show beach display airships wireless telegraphy races concerts and other entertainments.
Washington DC Sept 1 The wedding of Montgomery Schuyler Jr and Miss Edith Lawyer daughter of the late Dr W P Lawyer of Schuylers city will take place this afternoon Schuyler is a member of a prominent New York family and has served as secretary of legation and council general at Danghong Siam He has been transferred to Bucharest Romania and will depart with his bride for the new post after the ceremony.
The text argues that high wages and plentiful jobs in Union County stem from labor for La Grande Sugar. It claims local workers have abundant work at good pay, thanks to sugar production. It stresses loyalty to local interests and urges buying sugar produced in Oregon with Union County labor prioritized.
Visitors recount a scene in Newport Lincoln county where the area shifted from dry to wet. A woman fainted off shore after two weeks of drinking, eight whiskey bottles surfaced, and no one could identify the bottle owners among locals.
The sultan Abdul Hamid of Turkey lies gravely ill and may not recover. He aims to name his seventh son Mohammed Burham-Eddine as successor, disinheriting his liberal brother Moham med Rechard with help from Moham medan chiefs.
Chas Melquist formerly a Losting saloon man circulates a petition in South Elgin to county court seeking permission to sell spirituous beverages in quantities under one gallon at the new town of Minam Elgin Recorder.
J S Smith representing Kerr-Gifford company purchases 60 000 bushels of wheat at 59 cents for club and 6 cents for bluestem in Walla Walla. Farmers generally hold for a stronger market.
Multiple divorce petitions filed in circuit court allege desertion cruelty infidelity and neglect. Plaintiffs include Mrs Susan White Mrs Nora Wixom Mrs Mary Biggers and Mrs Mary McFalls naming their husbands and detailing alleged abuses and lack of support with one seeking $10 000 from Dr G W Biggers.
Havana dispatch reports government troops heightening the chase after Guerra, while Querra, head of the revolt, avoids battle and harasses troops from the flanks and rear.
The Boxers at Wednesday’s meeting formed a club named the Hamilton club. The Union criticizes the group saying they plot to betray Senator Ankeny while posing as friends, likening them to Aaron Burr or Benedict Arnold.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Ramsey's home. Mrs. Brenholts led the program while Mrs. Kirk, in remarks, presented Mrs. Rob Eakin with a hand embroidered lunch-cloth as a token of esteem ahead of her move to Salem. Eakin has been a faithful worker for the society.
State horticulture commissioner F A Huntley reported in Tacoma that Walla Walla fruit was in bad condition with widespread codling moth infestation. He noted little prior inspection and said city and county authorities have now backed an official fruit inspector to enforce state law.
Census figures show total salt valued at 9,457,600 dollars for 1905, up nearly 1.6 million from 1900. Output comes from 148 establishments, with vast use on farms, in butter making, salting hides, and for livestock needs.
Professor H. T. French of the University of Idaho reports on the home farm a wheat yield exceeding 46 bushels per acre from 160 acres. This gains attention as a notable rural agricultural result.
Michael F. Dwyer, famed American race track star once a millionaire, died in New York penniless. The long noted public figure left behind a legacy in racing despite lifetime financial woes.
In Elgin, the average yield rises as harvest peaks with threshing engines heard across the area. The Elgin Record notes widespread reports of strong production and bustling fields.
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