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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
4
An editorial in the La Grande Evening Observer praises Theodore Roosevelt and endorses William Howard Taft as a worthy successor. It lauds Taft as a wise safe leader with wide experience fit to handle vast problems and to be the Republican standard-bearer in the upcoming campaign.
Advertising rates are listed per line with first insertion and subsequent insertions. Notices of condolence and thanks are priced per line. Local business conditions show higher freight and passenger receipts, strong wheat and cattle markets, steady horses demand, and a hay surplus if winter is mild. Eastern Oregon naval payrolls hint at spring prosperity as Federal Union 14222 Spokane pursues idle-work contracts. Wallowa politics heat up over a county seat fight and possible snow plow use this winter.
Nashville February 12 with 23 delegates present the republican convention of the tenth district voted to nominate a candidate for Congress and to name delegates to the national convention. The district committee pledged allegiance to the Hoover era candidates and urged unity behind Secretary Taft.
The La Grande lodge of Elks No. 435 files incorporation with the secretary of state. Incorporators are C. D. Goodnough F. R. Swaney and J Gulling. Purpose is to build the Elks home on ground purchased, funded by minstrel performances, with a modern building planned on Washington avenue.
The accident on the Southern Pacific near Forest Grove left three dead and 23 injured. Railway officials report slow travel and a long cracked rail as likely causes while the commission heads to investigate the scene.
The Circuit Court verdict declares Thomas Fintherson guilty of burglary and sentences will be passed Thursday. The docket includes cases such as Melligne charged with larceny from Elgin last December and Evans accused of breaking into Nils Halverson's saloon in Hilgard. The court plans to hear multiple motions and set future trial dates including Russell versus the O R B N Co and the administration of John Morrison estate. A marriage license was issued to James Peace of Whitman County and Zoe Remillard of Union.
Shaw in Marshall Michigan resigns two hours after announcing a competitive race. Local officials note the abrupt departure followed by renewed campaign activity. Marshall observers report shifting race dynamics and potential candidacy realignments.
At Jacksonville Florida on February 12 the Florida International Mid-Winter exposition opens a four day pet stock show with dogs birds and cats attracting entries from many parts of the country. Also Union nurseries of Union Oregon lists cherry and apple tree prices.
An unspecified city buzzes about a "girl show" attraction and the upcoming appearance of Buster Brown at the Steward on the 18th. The event is framed as a notable draw for amusement seekers, suggesting cross-city interest and broader appeal.
The Gobblers will meet next Saturday night instead of Friday. Worthy Bf.
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