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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
4
The Observer urges broad community meetings across the Grande Ronde valley to scrutinize Walter M. Pierce’s irrigation plan. It lauds Pierce as a long time valley advocate and stresses careful public discussion at homes stores and social lodges before any project begins.
A Portland discussion questions the meaning of non partisan judiciary with questions about candidate party ties and whether judges should avoid injecting political views into rulings. The letter notes Will R. King on the supreme bench, suggested by a Democratic governor.
The piece rails against a “non-partisan” judiciary in Oregon saying Republicans and Democrats alike are harmed by court packing and a biased push. It argues for clean party nominees and praises Governor Hughes appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court as proof of capable leadership and reform. It also notes Maghes contemplates retirement to support family.
A. D. Pater plans to disclose a Portland tale soon, signaling forthcoming details. The author hints at sharing insider information and a narrative tied to the city.
The Portland commercial delegation touring Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon reports strong Salem turnout. The piece notes Salem waking up appears to be coming true as residents greet the visitors with enthusiasm.
Federal grand jury proceedings in New York are shrouded in secrecy as investigators probe charges linked to the cotton trade. Government attorneys have questioned several witnesses and discuss plans to force changes in the cotton market.
Classified notice shows furnished housekeeping rooms for rent in a quiet residence near 1616 Sixth Street run by Mrs H B McDonald with contact phone Black 463. Also ad for sale of former electric light plant building in Oro Dell listing size and lumber mentioned. Public notices include a vinegar tank accident in Watsonville with two men suffocated.
United States District Attorney Whis opens the Augustus Heinz case charging over-certification of bank checks while president of the Mercantile National Bank. Prosecutors must prove a copper price manipulation pool and Heinz's membership, per Judge Hough's ruling.
The Department of Justice announced today that action by the government is being instituted in response to the New York cotton investigation. Washington statement confirms government steps in the probe.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentioning a full name with initials and marital status data. Lacks clear event, date, place, or organized notice context to identify a specific record.
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