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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1910
Page
1
Chicago voters did not approve the liquor local option despite a record turnout. The Wet side filed a petition with 74 000 names claiming 26 128 were non voters, while Dry supporters warned of financial ruin if enacted. The 1908 registration rise to 409 431 reflects rapid city growth and large campaign spending.
On April 5 Chidags reports bitter voting as 240 towns hold elections with 101 wet and the rest dry. Prohibition is the central issue, and results affect local liquor laws across many communities.
In April 5 proceedings the liquor issue fails to drive turnout as key talking points fade. Voters regain calm after a campaign that once promised a record turnout, with supporters insisting the fight continues until the public can register opinions on liquor. The registration total lists 433,388 eligible voters.
John Lawson owner of the Post-Intelligencer announces his candidacy for the United States Senate. In a speech before the Wilson Senatorial Club he vows a campaign supporting the straight administration platform for Taft and denounces insurrectionist demagogic or reactionary labels.
The article reports a Methodist college head in Rome attacking Catholicism. Roosevelt’s earlier display of independence is cited as a boomerang effect. Teddy Roosevelt responds openly, elated over Vatican developments and the college controversy.
Indiana Republicans open their state convention with Colonel Roosevelt visiting Rome and Beveridge leading a tariff fight. Beveridge urges a tariff commission and protection for workers, while Taft positions on iron ore lumber wool and other duties. Delegates endorse tariff reform, constitutional expansion, and veterans pensions as they weigh the Payne Aldrich tariff.
A wave of dog poisonings hits the city causing death and agony. Three valuable dogs died last week and others suffer severe fits after eating poisoned meat. owners E. E. Bragg Harold Grady and Dr. C. T. Baron are named among those affected. H. T. Shelley's house dog was found in agony, the poisoned meat recovered. The act is condemned as a vile sin.
New York April 6 Jack Sullivan defeated Sailor Burke in an eight round boxing match last night Burke kept within the limit mainly by holding and clinching during the rounds The bout ended without a knockout or stoppage reported
In Salem Oregon on April 5 Chief Justice Moore adjourned the Oregon Supreme Court out of respect for the late Geo H Williams an early member of the bench. The court will reconvene Thursday as members attend Williams funeral tomorrow in a body.
The Methodist Ministers Association sent resolutions to Gov. Gillett and other officials urging them to block the Jeffries Johnson boxing match planned at Emeryville, stating opposition to the proposed scheme.
A busy week ends with a well attended business luncheon at noon. Miss Harland led a lively 4 PM meeting with local high school citizens as incidental expenses were raised for the drive.
The article notes strong interest in the Tabernacle week with attendees praising events and a well planned luncheon. Evangelist Johnson is scheduled to speak on the Unpardonable Sin with a reminder to those who miss tonight's message.
Rumor in political circles says Theodore Roosevelt may take a position in William Howard Taft’s administration upon his return. Sources note Taft and Roosevelt have been in close contact during Roosevelt’s African trip and that cabinet changes are expected with Hitchcock MacVeagh and Dickinson said to retire.
In Montana at Butte on April 5 the Republicans show gains statewide with Democrats winning only Anaconda.
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