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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
2
A mixed outline notes Pedro Alvarado's donation to housing the poor and schoolchildren and calls for nations to settle debts. It contrasts Tokyo war costs of 1.1 billion with Britain’s 700 million for Boer wars and Japan’s noted victory, stressing the financial scale of global conflicts.
A German expert computes total tonnage of major navies to argue for naval balance. England leads with 56 battleships and 87 cruisers since 1882, France follows with 26 battleships and 20 cruisers, Germany shows 9 battleships and 12 cruisers but a smaller tonnage overall, Japan and Italy trailing. He claims the three largest fleets belong to allied powers and this supports world peace.
The article argues war between the United States and Japan is not imminent and questions plans to seize the Philippines. It suggests Japan would consider purchasing the islands if a popular vote occurred, noting American ownership was not valued highly by many citizens.
The piece advocates the initiative and referendum as key to breaking corrupt machines and framing policy. It notes growing adoption across the United States with votes or pledges in Massachusetts Maine Delaware Montana Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Illinois Ohio Utah Texas and a reported count of 104 Congress members pledged.
Report to the Bureau of the Mint and Geological Survey shows 1905 gold and silver totals in the United States. Gold led with 4,255,742 ounces. silver valued at 34,221,976 dollars. Colorado produced most gold, Mentara led silver, Alaska fed significant gold, Oregon and Idaho silver. World gold output reached 476,289,200 dollars with 167,889,362 ounces of silver.
A prominent farmer declared he could see the grass growing on his meadow on a bright morning, underscoring the lush growth and favorable conditions for his fields.
Reportedly the Grande Ronde Electric Light Company plans to phase in meters causing higher demand for gas lights and possibly lanterns. After eight o clock the city porter joins a scene resembling a city under martial law.
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