Three Contenders Circulate for Congress in Second District
The La Grande Evening Observer notes editor Dellinger of the Astoria Astorian, B. Kennedy of the Baker City Herald, and Frank Davy of the Harney County News are among potential candidates against Representative Ellis. The piece discusses district politics, district figures, and past public service.
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Congress
Ellis
Dellinger
Astoria, Astorian
RB. B. Kennedy
Baker City Herald
Frank Davy
Harney County
Portland Telegram
Astoria
Clataop County
Oregon
Kennedy
Hastern Oregon
Burns
Davy
Portland
Marion County
George Sheppard
Shepard
Day
Citizens urged to attend events as city debates and games draw crowds
City readers are reminded that 300 to 100 people attend Baker City versus La Grande football and tomorrow evening sees a Presbyterian church debate between the two towns. The notice discusses voter duties, tax payer concerns, and railroad wage arbitration under Erdman law with emphasis on public opinion and civic participation.
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Baker City
la Grande
Presbyterian Church
Switchmen Face Arbitration Under Erdman Act Pressure
Mayor Lawler cites Taft on the right to strike while noting switchmen will be bound to a one to two year schedule and surrender of strike rights under arbitration. He argues the Erdman act applies and urges workers not to cave to manager pressure or public opinion against them.
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Circuit Court of
Circuit Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Taft
D. W. Lawler
Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Promises Savings
In 1907 the Merchants v Oregon saved over 10000 by carrying part of their insurance in their own company the Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Dayton Oregon. In 1908 they will save 15000 while neighbors paid 1500000 in profits to outside firms. The Merchants Mutual Insurance Association emphasizes limiting liabilities and prompt loss settlements.
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Merchants
Oregon
Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Assurance Assocation
Dayton
City Treasurer’s Call for War Funds and Warrants
Notice from W. Oliver, Agent Treasurer, alerting that funds on hand and warrants from No 7840 to No 7470 in the General Fund of La Gra are outstanding. Interest on all warrants ceases from this date April 8, 1908. City Treasurer Tay W. Logan signs.
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la Gra
Tay W. Logan
Bargains in Real Estate near Imbler and La Grande
A list of land and houses for sale across multiple parcels near Imbler and La Grande. Listings include 157 acres with a five room house, 30 acres in fall wheat, 10 acres in hay, 10 acres orchard, and 1-2 miles from school. other tracts range from 20 to 162 acres with improvements, irrigation, and varying prices from 400 to 14 500 dollars. Some properties include modern houses, outbuildings, and cash or installment terms. Specific prices and features noted for each lot.
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Imbler
Timothy Hay
R. F
la Grande
Connely
Bear of Afuican Day and Night Hacks at Paul’s Cigar Store
Notice lists baggage transfers, funeral and private party services offered by Bear of Afuican with day and night operations. Phone numbers Red 141 and Night Matn 9 BL referenced for contact and arrangements.
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Afuican
Paul's
Bussey
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He Merchants
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J. A. Oliver
Black
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Geiss Ts the Balt
Kenneth Carey
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W.L. Brenholts
F. J. Holmes
Sherw Cce Williams
Agst
Cedi
F.L. Smeyers
Cashier
LA Grande National Bank
LA Grande, Oregon
United States
J. Holme
W.j.church
A. Meyers
C.C. Penington
L. Cleaver
F. M. Burkit
W.L. Brenhol
W.M Pierce
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