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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
5
Paris September 10 A French court ordered the secretary of the Electrical Workers union to pay damages to two members for being discharged during the August 6 blackout. The judge ruled the strike created a military like alarm, disrupted the city’s economic life, and deprived workers of employment. No appeal exists.
A section of the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church chaired by Mrs. W. B. Bohnenkamp hosted a delightful social at her Second street home. Many ladies attended, sharing favorite recipes read aloud while notes were taken. Beautiful flower arrangements enhanced the dining room as a buffet lunch was served. Proceeds will aid preparations for the upcoming church fair with Mrs. Grady and Mrs. Donohue assisting.
Anthony Mohr representing eastern capitalists urged extending the William Pullman franchise to permit building the street railway. He said bonds from Philadelphia Bonding Co. could fund the project and pledged engineers to survey and start in spring if extended 12 months and allowed gasoline or electricity. Council agreed to draft the ordinance with roll call votes against by Smith and Wright.
City water superintendent warns that water service will be disconnected promptly if delinquent rents are not paid by tomorrow night. Officials press for complete payments to avoid shortages for many families.
An invitation notes a La Grande fest gathering Friday evening at the Elks' old ball and calls for full attendance from all members.
A call goes out for 150 firefighters to staff sections of the Atlantic Jin era project. Authorities seek trained personnel for shift coverage, safety drills, and emergency response duties aboard the vessel and allied facilities.
Balance statement fragment shows profits 4,600.00, circulation 16,000.08, and capital stock 1,200.00. The text presents a partial financial snapshot without context or dates.
A dated August 29 notice from J. M. Berry states that three quarters of coffee remain untouchable and five grades of the top quarter are sold out. Creditors with claims must present them immediately and debtors must settle within 16 days, at the former place of business.
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