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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1910
Page
4
The notice explains editors reserve discretion over unsigned or signed submissions and states that articles should be signed to avoid revisions. It warns writers to sign their articles to prevent disappointment and notes that the publication is printed as second class matter.
A letter urges adherence to attorney duties under Oregon law. It defends fair trial rights, prohibits misrepresentation, and warns against subornation of perjury. The piece cites Section 1057, stresses truthful advocacy, and notes judges must protect witnesses while allowing vigorous, lawful defense.
An asylum officer reports Union county has the fewest inmates of 1600 in Salem state hospital. He notes sixty seven admissions in July and cites a persistent shortage in Union county's representation.
C A Barrett of Athena announces candidacy for joint senator for Union Umatilla and Morrow counties subject to Republican primary on September 24 1910. He pledges support for direct primary law good roads and square deal. Dr C T Bacon of La Grande seeks coroner of Union county subject to Republican primary voters.
A report notes a wide margin between Union and neighboring low counties, indicating Union’s stronger performance or support compared with its neighbors. The analysis highlights substantial differences in outcomes across the region.
Indianapolis scientists Max Ellis and William Tucker of the University of Indiana depart August 15 to the upper Amazon to test the power and nature of electricity generated by electric eels in their natural habitat.
Los Angeles reports the American Association of Opticians opening its 1911 convention with delegates from across the country. Providence, Rhode Island is favored to win the next meeting as delegates consider bids and venue merits.
A tuberculosis camp was opened near Richmond Virginia today August 15. The facility has already received more applications than it can accommodate and plans call for additional buildings to meet demand.
Catholic clergy and laymen from across the region joined a commemoration in Auriesville marking the twenty fifth anniversary of a shrine celebration. The event drew participants and observers as they observed prayers and rituals.
A note describes the erection of a chapel and a memorial cross at the Shrine of Father Jagues, honoring the Catholic missionary to the Indians in colonial days.
In New York on August 15 the Pulitzer papers opened a $30,000 aeroplane race from New York to St. Louis. The prize goes to the first aviator to fly the thousand mile route before January 1, when the offer expires.
Great Falls Montana August fifteenth somber session as the Montana Federation of Labor opens its seventeenth convention with President M M Doughue presiding and Secretary Oscar M Partelow delivering the official call. The meetings will run through the week until all business is concluded.
In the mountains south of La Grande stockmen report record aridity with ranges barren and sheep scattered, causing grief for herders. Walter M. Pierce notes the drought extends farther from the valley than in the past decade, echoed by others in the area.
Representatives of organized labor from New Jersey gathered in Newark to participate in the thirty-second annual congress of the New Jersey State Federation of Labor. They meet to jointly consider important labor issues facing the state.
Trial races to select three boats to defend the Harmsworth international trophy against British challengers began today at Huntington Bay L I. The race is scheduled for Saturday.
Esperanto Congress opened in Washington with an address by Dr. Zamenhof of Warsaw. Government delegates and nearly all civilized nations were represented at the gathering.
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