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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
2
The La Grande Evening Observer notes concerns about $10,000,000 in Oregon fire insurance now in effect being worthless if insurers fail after recent San Francisco disasters. It cites several companies failing to pay policies and warns readers about potential losses. The piece also comments on local notices and editorial policies.
The article notes a large crop will tax rail service and car supply. A prior shortage caused widespread complaints last year, with expectations of worse to come. The Rock Island Railroad introduces a pass system: starting August 1906, engineers with 25 years service receive yearly passes for themselves and wives across the system, while 10-year veterans get passes for themselves across the system within their division.
The piece reflects on human nature and public reaction to scandal, noting some readers crave truth while others resist it. It mentions journalism’s aim to please many, yet acknowledges no editor can satisfy everyone, referencing the notion of earthly limits.
The piece notes a new primaries law allowing all eligible voters to cast ballots. It highlights Senator Shelby Cullen running for re election, claiming a self restrained campaign and uncertainty about his victory.
The Interior Secretary seeks proposals for building main and lateral ditches of the Umatilla distributing system. Bids will be opened in Portland on October 1.
Sheriff Childers in Walla Walla shows Smail posters describing five year old Cecil Brittan missing from Toll Gate in Umatilla county since July 16. Reward offers $1000 for alive return or $50 for his body. Description notes fair complexion rosy cheeks light brown hair round face five feet six inches tall scar on left lip. Parents request information to R. L. Brittan Walla Walla.
Special appointment places H W Stoner as Street Superintendent with council election planned for September 9. F S Ivanhoe becomes temporary city attorney to handle legal affairs until a regular attorney is chosen. The Oliver case returns for trial after remand from the Supreme Court on its merits.
Jo H. King of Portland and two brothers named Wann from Salem were arrested and fined 26 dollars and 50 cents each for shooting deer out of season on the Alsea river. Additional arrests for the same offense are expected in the area.
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