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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
4
Publication details from La Grande paper notes editor Bruce Dennis signs only real names, rejects unsigned submissions, and warns signed articles may be revised at editor discretion. Subscription rates listed for daily, weekly, and monthly editions.
Governor Bowerman vows to curb Oregon bankers using personal stock in outside companies as bank assets. He insists deposits be protected from speculative holdings and directs the state bank examiner to require removal of doubtful stock from balance sheets, stressing honesty over guarantees.
An unsigned editorial condemns land promotion schemes in the Northwest, warning that investors pay for properties and contracts that hold little value. It cites Oregon practices in Klamath Falls and Hilman and calls for officials and businessmen to oppose fakir like schemes and preserve fair deals.
Opinion argues a banker has no right to gamble depositor funds by investing in risky stocks. If profits arise, the banker keeps them. if the investment fails, the depositor bears the loss. The author critiques this practice as unfair to savers.
A biographical sketch detailing Billy Gans as a notorious crooked fighter known for fake bouts with Terry McGovern in 1900 and Jimmy Britt in 1904. It notes organized gambling schemes, withdrawal attempts, and eventual reform, with later life including a Baltimore hotel venture heavily mortgaged.
Railroad News notes that routing O R and N terminals to Ontario could add about one-eighth of the monthly payroll to local paychecks every 16th. The move would extend eight miles of village service on the East end, add power, equipment, and extra roundhouse staff, and increase mileage for enginemen, freight crews, and conductors. The potential impact is substantial.
Railroad news notes Joel L. Priest, industrial agent for the Oregon-Short Line at Boise, among the important city officials seen today.
J H O'Neil traveling passenger agent for the O R N is back in La Grande today with partial recovery from slight injuries suffered yesterday morning. Engine 22 a switch engine at Huhtington has been brought to the local shop for repairs.
Engine 209 assisted engine 7 after a routine overhaul when a freight train was lit on a siding overnight. Engine 286 derailed on the same siding requiring a wrecker to straighten the track and clear the area.
The notice promotes a seaside excursion with a special train and fare. Tickets go on sale August 23 and are valid for return until September 7. The trip includes a daylight run down the Columbia River on the fast steamer J. T. Potter with attractive rates.
At Interlaken Field Deal Lake Aubury Park N J Orville Wright in charge for ten days daily flights by aerial stars including Walter Brookins who will try to beat his altitude record and aim for a new fifty mile flight record twenty five miles to sea and back demonstration of the air show.
Friday's feature will highlight military uses of aeroplanes and an amateur day where hobbyists showcase aircraft skills with their machines. A special Oregon Railway and Navigation Co excursion to Portland for North Beach visits includes a $10 fare from La Grande, stopovers both ways, September 7, with chair cars and sleeping cars and hotel facilities at the beach. J. H. Keeney, agent.
The notice advertises Newlin Drug Co selling the best drugs procurable at the closest possible prices with dependable quality regardless of price.
Classified notice seeks a strong young woman for daytime work at the Palace restaurant. Another line promotes pharmaceutical services from Newlin Drug Co with emphasis on prescriptions and insured results. Flat-rate pricing and phone contact are listed.
Judge Robert Bean ruled on three tim ber and stone act cases in U S court. Harry W Dunn of Eugene lost a Lane county timber claim for improper agricultural proof while W H Glenn of Eastern Oregon also lost for taking agricultural land under the act. James M Fisher won a case in Wallowa county with patent allowed after evidence failed to counter his denial. Building permits in Eugene topped eighty thousand dollars in July with notable local industry notes from Baker City and Umatilla.
F Wilson of Athena announces as a candidate for joint senator for Umatilla Union and Morrow counties subject to Republican primaries. C A Barrett of Athena announces as a candidate for joint senator for Union Umatilla and Morrow counties subject to the September 24 1910 Republican nominating election. Barrett pledges support for direct primary law economy in public funds roads schools law enforcement and progress.
Large numbers of toothesome tom cod are being caught near the mouth of the Columbia River, attracting fishermen and market interest as stocks appear abundant. Local crews report steady hauls and potential for strong seasonal runs.
In Harney county up to last week no voters had registered across five precincts. The report suggests little political excitement there as Flora in Wallowa county plans a third hotel amid regional boom.
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