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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows year in advance and monthly rates with unclear places and figures. The readable items include amounts 9650 and 360 per month with 65c references, but key names or context are missing to form a complete news item.
The bill passed the House by 261 to 17 to give the Interstate Commerce Commission power to declare freight rates unreasonable and to fix rates for interstate carriers. It notes prior Supreme Court rulings that limited the ICC and argues the new act would restore enforceable rulings and compel railroads to charge rates deemed reasonable.
Yesterday marked the start of a new industrial era as La Grande receives a ten horsepower electric motor from La Grande Iron Works. Electricity becomes the cheapest power for practical use enabling growth of many enterprises and indicating a boost for local labor and city development.
Governor Folk battles a Democratic Senate split as he pushes a bill to compel witnesses to testify before grand juries and produce documents in bribery investigations amid a landslide Democratic majority.
The text describes senators opposing a bill, arguing it would deprive men of rights while others push back against corruption. It suggests governors may struggle to pass the measure amid charges that some lawmakers protect boodlers and witness intimidation. It hints Folk’s prosecutorial tenure and past bribe cases influencing current political battles.
City of La Grande Oregon announces general election for mayor marshal treasurer and council seats. First Ward polling at old Council Chamber with judges Perry Clark J L Curtis and Rale ton Jerke Wernick Ed Coolidge Frank Brown. Second Ward polling at Fire Department Elm Street with judges H W Steiner Masterton and F S New som. Third Ward polling at Gangles building Fourth Street north of Jefferson Ave with judges Arthur Williams Wm Grandy RL Liscola. Voting hours eight AM to seven PM March 13 1906. Chester L Newlin Recorder Feb 2 1905.
I B Sanok announces candidacy for the Recorder of the city of La Grande in the upcoming election. The notice identifies the candidate and intent to seek the office.
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