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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1908

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Penalty Notices Extend for Union County Taxes

Union County taxpayers have one more day to pay either all or half of their taxes. A 10 percent penalty and interest may be added if payment is late, with accounts liable for full or partial penalties. The Oregon tax department reports about 9166,000 in receipts issued and many have used the half payment option now due to October to settle balances.

Union County Tax Department Oregon Dw- Pei

Aprons and Cooked Foods Sale at Central Church

The Central Church of Christ women announce a sale of aprons and cooked foods to be held Saturday. Proceeds support church activities and local charity efforts. An attached notice lists items and times for the event.

Central Church of Christ

Court martial not probable for Admiral Evans remark

Washington April 4. Naval officers have right to express opinions on Congress. Despite rumors, Rear Admiral Hobey D Evans is not in danger of a court martial over his remark that Congress could bury the vice admiral commission. General view holds Evans will not receive the commission.

Evans Washington, D. C Hobley D. Evans Congress Hell

Ruef Appeals to High Court to Halt San Francisco Trial

In San Francisco on April 4 Abraham Ruef seeks relief from the Supreme Court asking for a postponement or halt to his impending trial. He pleads with urgency, likening his situation to a dying man grasping at a last chance.

Vuling Supreme Court San Francisco Abraham Ruef

Court weighs writ in Parkside trolley case

Judge Dooling ruled yesterday despite defense affidavits and objections. If the writ of prohibition is not granted, the defendant faces a Tuesday appearance on alleged bribery charges involving Supervisor Jen Kings Phillips in the Parkside trolley franchise dispute. Court of appeals decision is not expected before Tuesday as jurors begin examination.

Jenkings Phillips Parkside

Financiers Win Point In Fraud Case At Portland

Four officials of the Tithe Guarantee and Trust company won a change of venue in the fraud case over suspended funds. J Thoburn Ross T T Burkhardt J E B Aitchison and G G Aull secured the move to Marion county where Judge Burnet or Judge Galloway may preside the next hearing date remains to be set.

Portland J. Thoburn Ross T. T. Burkhardt J. E B. Aitchison G. G. Aull Tithe Guarantee & Trust Company Tithe Guarantee A Trust Company Lberty Cleland Marion County Judge Burnet Juden Galloway

Germany Interest in Hayti Policy Spurs Urgency

Washington reports German irritation over Hayti misrule and a demand that the United States act with firm intervention. The Refbold claim and Haytian government turmoil stir nationwide interest and raise prospects of further trouble.

Washington United States

Roosevelt Orders Army Reorganization Commission

President Roosevelt announced a special commission to draft a full army reorganization plan aiming to raise efficiency to German standards. The panel was formed on General Bell's suggestion to modernize the force.

Washington Hoosevelt Bell

Republican Conventions Set Next Week in Several States

New York Massachusetts Delaware South Dakota and others plan state conventions to choose delegates for Chicago. Governor Hughes appears assured of New York's support while South Dakota leans Taft. Massachusetts Delaware and others may split between candidates with dates set for events in New York Boston Huron and Dover.

New York Massachusetts Delaware South Dakan Gov. Hughes New Primory Pennsylvania Washington Tate Swaware South Dakota Chicago Empire State Wll Hughes Taft Marcachusetts New York State New York City Toston Huron Dover Carnegie Hall Politiwiseacres

Political conventions and primaries sweep across states

Massachusetts Republicans pick four at large delegates at Tremont temple to attend Chicago. Indiana Sixth district holds a nomination in Shelbyville. Illinois Fifteenth district selects two delegates in Galesburg pledged to Cannon. Taft and Pennsylvanian primaries shape national and state delegates. Bryan looms in Democratic contests. a Philadelphia meeting aims to influence colored voters toward Foraker or Hughes.

Stewart L. Woolford Jacob Gould Schurman Cornel University Seth Low Frank S. Black George von L. Meyer Taft Massachusetts Tremont Temple Barton Chicago Indiana Shelbyville James EB. Watson Galesburg Illinois Cannon Minnesota Pennsylvania William J. Bryan Denver Philadelphia Roosevelt Alexander Waiters Wiliam 4.H. Scott Foraker Hughes

Cambridge Triumphs Over Oxford in Boat Race

Cambridge eight defeats Oxford by three lengths in the annual boat race held today in London.

London Cambridge Oxford

Amalgamated Sugar Opens Beet Planting in La Grande District

The Amalgamated Sugar Company began sugar beet planting in the La Grande district with the first seeding done yesterday. About 2500 to 2600 acres are planned for planting before spring, with crews mobilized as weather permits and more fields opened across Varrow areas.

Amalgamated Sugar Company la Grande Comey le Grande

Cliff House to be rebuilt in San Francisco

San Francisco April 4 the famed Cliff House will be rebuilt at a cost of 67000 dollars. The court order allows the sum to be taken from the Sutro estate for that purpose.

San Francisco Cliff House Sutro

Morgan Safe in Rome as Unrest Hits City

J Pierpont Morgan visiting Rome faced police warnings as a general strike and a funeral procession attack sparked clashes. Troops rushed to the Holy City after Thursday’s assault left three dead, eight seriously injured, and many soldiers and police wounded as mobs battled security forces.

J. P. Morgan Rome Mim Holy City J. Pierpont Morwan Morgan

Russian Lion Hackenschmidt Loses Gate by Slick Trick Claim

Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion and former world wrestling champion surrendered after an hour trying to throw Gotch. He alleges a slick Yankee trick involved body grease and wassige cream to slick the move, blaming Gotch for greasing the contest. A side note mentions a two soundy broiler being sold.

Gotch Chicago Hackenschmidt Frank Gotch

Road Magnates Plan an Attack on State Railway Commissions

Western railroads opened a campaign to curb state rate reductions. Chicago leaders pledged a vigorous fight to block two cent Illinois freight rates and warned that many commissions in the West and Midwest could bankrupt lines if allowed to stand. B L Whithel of Rock Island chaired the meeting.

Chicago Oregon State Railway Commission Weaterm Illinois Siates B. L. Whithel Rock Island Road Yarlowe

Oregon Sheepmen Seek Coyote Bounty to Halt Ravages

The Bicep Commission reports to the secretary of state urging a state bounty on coyotes to protect Oregon sheep, calves pigs and colts from winter losses. It cites up to 1.5 million dollars in damages and calls for a powerful, lasting measure to exterminate the predators.

Bicep Commission Wiel Picads Salem Oregon Meine Ae Weil

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Bob Evans RCEF Beverly Germany Uncle Sam Morcan GOTH Oregon Commission Western Railroad Hill’s Drug Store
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