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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
8
In San Francisco on August 6, William Lattorin, 18, drank carbolic acid and died on a street corner. He left rambling notes to his mother and sister Elia about demons pursuing him, fear of drowning in the bay, and a planned burial. An empty bottle was found nearby.
In Texas deer roam freely and protections prevent slaughter causing crop damage. County officials report frequent incidents in Gore regions with deer attacking and maiming farm workers. State authorities warn no legal remedy exists under current laws and deer will continue to roam unhindered. Also included is a note on yesterday's ball games with Portland defeating San Francisco 16 to 9 in Oakland.
A special committee of the Commercial club reveals plan to place Grande Ronde display advertising in seventeen middle west and southern dailies within weeks. Pacific Monthly will run display ads as the only monthly contracted. Ads target Grande Ronde lines and key points, with Mossie, Wim, Miller, F Meyers and F G Taylor coordinating contracts.
DBD Huffman county fruit inspector warns fruitgrowers to spray thoroughly around Septem ber 1 to secure an excellent crop. He notes few worms yet and stresses strict adherence to the edict to keep fruit clean and marketable.
Enasconced in a palace near Lake Como Queen Margherita opposes the planned marriage of Duke Abrusal to UK Queen Elkins. An intimate friend says if the couple proceed the queen will remove both from her social circle.
Prominent Black leaders from all sections gathered at the Keystone hotel for a conference of the Negro Democratic league. Prang will be named for furthering Bryan in his campaign. A site and date for the next quadrennial national convention will be set. J A Roas of Hutftale, la chair declares that national Black voters are largely united against Taft and Bryan will win more Black votes than any prior Democrat next November.
Colona of the Buckeye legislature arrive at Cedar Point for an annual reunion that opens with a ball and fireworks. Excursions to points of interest are planned tomorrow with a banquet in the evening. Senator S. H. West will be toastmaster and Governor is to speak.
A few hundred prominent Mexicana plan a multi city excursion to the United States next month including New Orleans for the Home Manufacturers exposition. President Dias may head the party and has promised to join if possible. A woman in a sheath gown remains a topic for society papers.
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