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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
1
The diphtheria outbreak in Union worsened with five deaths noted yesterday and eight cases still in critical condition. Schools, theaters, and public meetings are closed under quarantine. families including Horn Blatter Rindlisbacher Hammond lose children.
Salem notes report that George E Chamberlain has been elected United States senator from Oregon. The vote tallies show Chamberlain leading in both Senate and House ballots with a solid majority, while Fulton and Cake trailed. Opponents conceded defeat as crowds packed the chamber and a remonstrance to the credentials committee was discussed.
A late night hold up on Jefferson avenue left Olsen $20 and a gold watch lighter. One suspect was captured by police. two accomplices remain at large as John Doe and an unnamed partner. Officer Carr arrested one man who lacked the stolen goods. The incident occurred shortly after midnight with a delay in police notification.
In Raleigh North Carolina Lee Sla ter Overman Democrat was reelected to the U S Senate for a second term. In Denver Charles G Hughes Jr won the seats in both houses to succeed Teller. In Olympia Jones received a majority in both houses for United States senator. In Des Moines A B Cummings the Republican secured the Senate vote for United States senator.
Central district interests in La Grande urge Union and Wallowa delegates at Salem to back George E. Chamberlain. Tele gram traffic floods state leaders and Senator Turner Oliver and Rep Jerry Richardson with calls, crossing party lines.
A local advert warns customers about deceptive rubber goods and promises direct-from-maker quality. It touts hot water bottles in new styles and colors and a full syringe selection with clearly posted prices, urging customers they will recoup value many times over before spring.
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