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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
4
Post office entry marks La Grande as second class matter. Vague note indicates publication status for the Observer, with unclear details about ownership or editor.
La Grande moves toward cash accounting to simplify collections and monthly settlements. Merchants face fewer bad debts if customers pay as they buy, reducing shop risks and easing book keeping.
A large crowd attended the band concert last evening, signaling strong support and community pride. The reader and director receive thanks for efforts, with the enterprise noted as community service with no remuneration. More advertising of the concert is urged and columns remain open for band news.
The article suggests many residents would attend if the program and location of the Hex concert were announced. It notes families would travel downtown that evening to enjoy the event and states the paper is willing to help inform readers about the next concert and its venue.
Both sides earn commendation for a fair settlement reached by a committee of experts who reviewed company books and proposed a public benefit. The move signals business betterment for all involved and goodwill between business leaders and users.
Henry Bourassa, leader of the Quebec Nationalists born September 1, 1868 in Montreal, served as mayor of Montebello and federal MP. He entered Parliament in 1886, resigned to defend Canada’s role in the South African War, and was re elected in 1900. He later criticized Laurier and urged Quebec electors to oppose Laurier and Canada’s naval contracts.
On September 1 history recalls Lydia Huntley Sigourney born in Norwich Conn and later died in Hartford June 10 1886. The item also notes events including a Monterey convention drafting a California constitution and the Prince of Wales laying the cornerstone of Ottawa parliament buildings, with General A S Gran taking command in Missouri's southeast department. Delegates from Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island assemble at Charlottetown to discuss federation. Molly Maguires murder at Raven Run Pa. Alvin Adams founder of the...
Died General Nathaniel P. Banks in Waltham Massachusetts born January 20 1816. Repeal of the national bankruptcy act becomes effective. Adams Express Company die in Watertown Massachusetts. 1899 festival opened in Christiania honoring Bjornsen Ibsen and Grieg.
Dr and Mrs A Zimmerman along with Dr and Mrs Bragan arrived in La Grande after a Salt Lake start and will open dental parlors over the Newlin drug store at once. They plan permanent establishments in Eastern Oregon towns and praised the fertile region while noting Idaho’s dryness.
Bob Lyman and Ben Jenkins square off in a three round boxing smoker hosted by the Eagle Lodge city chapter. Both are skilled fighters with Jenkins recently in Montana before relocating here. The event is open to lodge members and invited guests, showcasing local talent and support for boxing among the community.
Rev J D Springston Sunday school secretary for Oregon and Washington will lead a Sunday school Institute at the Baptist church this evening at 8 o clock and continue through Sunday. All Sunday school workers are invited and will be welcomed.
McDavit the dentist faced a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles and was held for superior court. He allegedly held Jessie McDonald for 12 months and was rushed to Los Angeles in a machine today. Officials feared mob violence as McDonald refused to talk. Reports say Mrs McDavit may sue for divorce.
John D Rockefeller will not join the Rockefeller family reunion in Poughkeepsie New York this week. He sent greetings but stayed at home.
In North Yakima on Sept 1 a sand ballast accident on the Northern Pacific near Toppenish killed Frank Vaughn who was thrown under the locomotive. Ed Smith of Seattle died later from injuries. Rae Scott had a broken leg. Others leaped from the edger train and survived.
The state board of health ordered elimination of the common cup in Oregon schools. Bubbling fountains and individual drinking vessels replace the shared cup as the standard.
Readable text notes bacteriological tests on scrapings from public drinking cups. Several infant inoculations with germs from the scrapings died and numerous filth germs were found.
Hundreds of German veterans arrive in Omaha for the National Veterans association annual convention. The event coincides with the Western Veterans association meeting for Kansas Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota. The two groups will join a big parade on Monday.
President Taft starts drafting addresses for a western tour. Supporters say he believes most approve his policies. They view his western outreach as key to his renomination bid and mark tariff revision as the central issue.
Notes from the labor world discuss China trade unions growth and the Hebrew trades in New York with a mention of 106 unions. It notes that in forty years French women workers have nearly doubled and references organized railway men in Glasgow.
Reports note rising union activity in bakeries and laundries, with high organization among drug clerks in San Jose and workers in Britain and Canada. Strikes loom as negotiations fail with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. officials report limits on workers hours and shouted wage pressures amid widespread child labor concerns in Japan.
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