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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1910
Page
1
Senator Bourne forwards letters to Albany Commercial Club detailing Treasury Department process that slows the federal building project in La Grande. The city awaits construction progress and notes plans advancing from October discussions.
United States Senator Jon athan Bourne informs La Grande leaders that federal building sketches will begin next October and construction may start within two to three months after that. He cites delays and urges involvement with the department. Mayor Meyers and other officials have received his letters with copies to the Albany Commercial Club.
The Treasury Department outlines the federal buildings process with Albany slated after La Grande and Pendleton. Sketches begin once Albany reaches the list, then review, then full drawings and specs, taking 5 or 6 months, plus months to bid. The Albany project is about 14 months away in normal order, with no skipping ahead for any site.
In Porto Maurizio Italy on April 11 Roosevelt greeted Gifford Pinchot with a warm remark and the two embraced like brothers. They walked for two hours in the mountains and returned silent. Pinchot, elated, plans to stay several days and his views may guide Roosevelt's political next moves.
A careful review concludes there is no feasible method to expedite the Albany building contract letting. Officials see no action possible to accelerate the process.
A historic Missouri murder trial centers on Dr. Hyde charged with poisoning Col. Thomas H. Swope and infecting family members with typhoid germs. The Swope estate funds the prosecution while Mrs Hyde uses her inheritance to defend. The trial involves Swope heirs including Chrisman Swope and J Moss Hunton and drew wide public attention in Kansas City.
Attorney General Wickersham, en route to Washington, suggested a second term for Taft just before leaving yesterday. Politicians view the suggestion as a gauge of the White House mood and Taft’s prospects.
The Alaska Sweepstakes from Nome to Candle and return 408 miles finished. Col Sir Charles Ramsey's dog team driven by John Johnson won in 74 hours 14 minutes. All records were broken and fifty thousand dollars exchanged on the result.
Two tremors struck San Diego California late last night shaking buildings but causing no damage. A peculiar atmospheric condition followed the quake as residents reported tremors and continued aftershocks.
A 16 foot electric sign with 129 incandescent lights arrived today for the Newlin Drug Store and will be erected immediately in front of the corner store, projecting a glare of light to the street corner.
Portland lost 1 4 to Vernon who improved to 4 4. San Francisco shaded Oakland 6 2 in a rain shortened 8 innings while Los Angeles beat Sascamento 6 2.
The U S Supreme Court agreed to hear the Standard Oil and Tobacco Trust cases, delaying any decision until next fall. The rulings will set precedents for future antitrust prosecutions and the legality of holding companies. All Sherman Act cases are stayed pending the appeals.
A special one thousand foot feature tells the tale of a beautiful Southern girl whose lover is accused of her father's murder. He is vindicated at last, creating a touching romance with high heart interest.
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