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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

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Heney Explains Purpose on Oregon Trip to Press

Francia J. Heney, en route to Portland, promises proofs of corruption charges against Senator C. W. Fulton. He tells Medford reporters no Roosevelt silences his crusade and that he seeks to let Oregonians judge after he presents evidence. He may extend the tour through the Willamette Valley and stump Grants Pass. Evans Brightens Admiral Robles as Torney to examine him at the Presidio hospital.

Roosevelt Fulton Oregon Medford Ore Francia J. Heney Portland C. W. Fulton United Press Montter Grants Pass Willamette Valley Evans Case Robles Robley Evans Torney Prealdio Hospital San Francisco

Atlantic Fleet Will Not Visit Channel Waters

The Navy announces the Atlantic Fleet will not visit Channel waters after leaving the Orient. Pressure from Britain sought a British channel visit, but Washington concluded it could not visit all first class European nations and avoid offense. England will instead receive visits to Australian ports.

Navy Department England Channel Washington Orient

Crucial Hour for Gov Hughes Dominate New York Convention

Delegates from upstate begin arriving in New York ahead of the Republican state convention. Leaders foresee the meeting shaping New York's presidential vote and the national party outcome with Hughes virtually assured of nomination and unified support at Chicago. Also note Jimmy Britt and Packy McFarland ready for their San Francisco bout after finishing training.

New York State Union Hughes Britt McFarland San Francisco Jimmy Britt Packy McFarland Chicago

Cabinet members fear anarchists threats rise after Roosevelt message

Washington April 10 fearing anarchistic outrages follow Roosevelt short message urging stricter measures against anarchy secret service guards are placed around cabinet members especially Postmaster General Meyer. An order to boost protection was issued after threats against Meyer and other officials. White House staff are kept alert on any approach by suspicious individuals.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Congress Secret Service Meyer Iife White House

Postmaster in Bend Confesses to Funds Irregularities

Postmaster Al fred R. Grant of Bend is removed by Postal Inspector R. J. Brockmyer Spokane division. Grant admits two year irregularities in money order funds, placing fake remittance letters to cover shortages. Office short about 5200 dollars, with 2600 since start of year. Grant says funds were his to use and plans to repay someday.

Prineville Alfred R. Grant Bend R. J. Brockmyer Spoikane Department Port Grant Hunter Funda Jer

Auto race heads toward Fairbanks with crowd reception

The auto race reached the area and was greeted by a modest Mirge crowd. A public reception and banquet for the car crew are planned tonight. On Sunday the car will depart for Fairbanks. Due to the narrow trail the car will be sledited through Keystone canyon. From there to Fairbanks the trail is wide and can be made easily.

Fairbanks Keystone Canyon

Buck son from Spokane sent to asylum after murder attempt

Fritz Buck son of Judge Norman Buck was arrested for trying to murder John Shaw a prominent Mason in Spokane. He admitted insanity but said he wanted to kill the Mason before being confined, and was sent to the asylum.

Spokane Wash Fritz Buck Norman Buck John Shaw

Mann predicts adjournment by May 20 hope

Representative Mann of Illinois said he expects Congress to adjourn around May 20 if a rule to speed bills is brought in. He noted the failed motion to suspend rules on the Indian appropriation bill and warned minority action could extend two months over Senate amendments. Republican leaders want emergency rules to address pending work.

Washington D. C Mann Illinois Cannon Congress House Sénate

Race Reaches Valdes Alaska April 10

The report notes the Thomas car in the New York Paris run reaches Valdez Alaska on April 10, highlighting the cross continental race progress and arrival details.

Valdes Valdez Alaska New York Paris

Defending Oregon University Appropriation Standoff

In Eugene on April 7 special report says opponents misrepresent the university’s role in hiring a football coach and funding. The school does not hire the coach. salaries come from gate receipts. The piece rebuts claims of a 300 percent increase, noting past funding and legal actions by both sides.

Granges Werfe Supreme Court Eugene Ore University of Oregon Oregon Agricultural College Multnomah

Fulton Laughs at Heneys Act

In Portland on April 10 Francis J. Heney arrived to oppose United States Senator W. Fulton. Heney planned to campaign in Portland Salem and other points while Fulton closed his western Oregon drive with a McMinnville speech. Fulton dismissed Heneys trip as personal malice.

Portland Oregon Francis J. Heney W. Fulton United States Senate Salem Pwston Wasvern Uren C. W. Fulton McMinnville Heney San Francisco

Pennsylvania primaries set to nominating stage across parties

Harrisburg April 10 reports Pennsylvanias new primary system will be tested tomorrow as Republicans Democrats Socialists Prohibition and city parties nominate for Congress state Senate and House of Representatives and judges. Voter turnout expected to exceed previous elections with district conventions eliminated. The Democratic faction fights over whether national delegates go to Denver un instructed. Bry an Democratic league of Pennsylvania fields candidates against regular delegates.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg State Senate House of Representatives Denver

Postoffice Adds New Mall Cades for Free Delivery Start

New cases installed today by Goodnough & Cox to support free delivery service. Boxes provide sorting space and segregate mall items for efficient carrier work. P O Sullivan plans trip to Hot Lake this evening for a few days.

Goodnough & Cox Tt le de P. O'Sullivan Aire de Hot Lake

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