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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer notes militia company value and urges citizens to support a standing volunteer force while promoting a regular market day each month. It also highlights upcoming horse show day and anticipated stallion owners’ participation in La Grande next Saturday.
A Joseph statement from leading citizens backs ColoneO Eb erhard as Republican nominee for joint representative. They pledge to vote for him and express confidence in his integrity and capability. The signers include F. F. Mottally mayor J. H Thame on council president A. Kumble and many local businessmen and professionals.
Prominent opticians from the Northwest gather in Helena Montana for the Montana State Association of Optometrists annual meeting. The conference marks the society-wide convention and showcases regional professionals.
A hunter, Edwant Yoakum, fought a large gray wolf while checking maps and attempting to trap coyotes. He clubbed the animal after a fierce struggle, killing it. the wolf was bigger than a mountain lion and fed on cattle and sheep along Snake and Bear river ranges. This was the second wolf killed in the area in six weeks.
Thousands of union workers gather in Fort Worth for the Great Labor Convention with speeches by Governor Tom Campbell, AFL head Samuel Gompers, and National Farmers Union President Charles Barrett. Six state and interstate labor bodies meet over several days with barbecues and entertainments between sessions. The event includes sessions of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, the Order of Railway Conductors, the Brotherhood of Halfway Trainmen, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the State Federation of Labor, and Electrical Workers district meeting for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arizona. The Farmers' union state executive committee is Meo In season.
Elegant plans mount for July Champlain tercentenary celebration as Prince of Wales and English guests visit Quebec City. Hotels report worldwide room inquiries and the Rothschilds secure a full suite at Chateau Frontenac. Lord Dudley and other dignitaries expected, plus a new Canadian postage stamp issue for the event.
Secretary Root will, as president of the body, deliver the principal address at the American Society of International Law convention in Washington on April 24 and 25. The Sanctions of International Law is his subject, and many distinguished lawyers and jurists are expected to attend the gathering. He is slated to head the Taft delegates for the district nomination in the regional convention today.
Leroy M. Steers and Mrs. Gareth E. Schaffer were wed last evening at Trande Valley house with Justice of the Peace Hough officiating. Classifieds list sale items, help wanted, and consumer goods including a talking machine offer and watch repairs.
Local lodges and orders invite visiting brothers to regular meetings held weekly or monthly across La Grande. Listings include La Grande Lodge No 16, No 41, Brotherhood of Owls No 17, Red Cross Lodge No 27, Hope Chapter No 13, Star Encampment No 31, La Grande Camp No 7703, La Grande Aerie No 269, and La Grande Lodge No 438 with schedule details and hall locations.
M B A uses the first and third Thursday evenings at 10 O F hall with visiting members welcome. Rebekah Crystal Lodge No 50 meets every Tuesday evening at the I O O F hall. All visiting members invited. Laura Stiles N M Jennie Smith Secretary.
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