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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
4
A local observer notes Eastern Oregon Democrats and Republicans question Governor West's decision not to appoint the senator. The letter debate mirrors Roosevelt era appointments with Paul Morton and suggests Olcott’s appointment could hurt the governor's popularity across party lines.
Editor urges strict contract enforcement and written agreements for La Grande public works. Warns against verbal authorizations and lax oversight, arguing city money should only fund fully fulfilled tasks and criticizing past commissions.
A Portland paper reports a letter from Eastern Oregon accusing Ber Olcott of using Senator Bourne's funds to back the governor before the election. The charge allegedly stems from Senator Oliver of La Grande failing to secure an appointment.
Baker announces May first for a Commercial Club banquet featuring speeches and booster activities. The sister city currently lacks a Commercial Club manager and outlines plan to pursue new approaches in the future.
A man attempting to hold up a pedestrian near the Elgin tracks was beaten and jailed. The incident is described as a strong message against petty crime.
Union men intend riding through the Grande Ronde valley on horseback to advertise the horse show. The plan is described as first rate and likely to be hard on the riders the next day.
The Cincinnati judge dismissed a technical defect in an indictment, urging certainty and speed in trials. He framed the law as a shield for the innocent and a sword against the guilty, rejecting quibbling over minor wording. The note also mentions political context and several advertisements for physicians.
A brief item notes a promotional event at City Grocery this week with emphasis on a special offer and in store activity. Reads as a local shopper alert highlighting the store location and festivities.
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