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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
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The piece urges voters to scrutinize local measures, warns against voting for unclear bills, and stresses the duty of citizens as the legislature. It notes opposition to centralized control, praises voter empowerment, and cites alfalfa crop expansion and a Cheyenne ministerial controversy as broader context.
Chief of Police Jackson has orders from Mayor Johns to shut down all gambling games on March 1. Mr Bryan seeks power on Roosevelt’s popularity and would rush to the telegraph to claim Roosevelt is stealing his thunder. The Neighborhood club proclaims a cleaner motto for 190%.
New York February 7. J P Morgan has been nominated for the presidency by Carrol Brewster a Pennsylvania lawyer of prominence. Brewster says Morgan should lead a new party with backing from financial interests and conservative policies while warning that without him constitutional safeguards could be at risk.
In St. Petersburg on February 7 a report says the czarina, shaken by the assassination of King Carlos and the crown prince, has lived in fear of a similar fate. Doctors advise sending her abroad for treatment as she is described as a nervous wreck and at risk without relief from the strain.
In Washington February it is hinted that criminal action may be taken against the U P and Union Pacific for allegedly holding valuable lands in Oregon. The Department of Justice will announce the intended scope of the prosecution soon.
Union county offers abundant subdivision of large holdings for purchase as fruit tracts hay ranches wheat farms dairy ranches poultry farms and cattle ranches. The ad promises wide selection and affordable prices and invites buyers to join Union county citizens to share in local prosperity.
Yesterday Will Oliver, after 12 weeks, slipped entering his home and re injured his thigh bone. The incident recalls a prior fall from a telephone pole that caused the original injury. He faces extended confinement at home for several wounds.
Simuel Steel now in Spokane formerly of Valon county visits La Grane reuniting with old friends after a long absence. He came to move the remains of his father who died here years ago and was buried on the Sterling farm near Island City. The funeral will be held in Peach cemetery.
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