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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
8
In bleak Siberia natives sleep with a dog to warm feet. An American alternative is a hot water bottle, cheap and comfortable. The ad promotes a dependable assortment of hot water bottles at satisfactory prices.
Louisville representatives from brewers distillers and liquor dealers met for the first national convention of the Model License League to push a model license law as a solution to regulate liquor traffic and counter prohibitionist pressure. Colonel Thomas M. Gilmore leads the group urging unity of wine beer and whiskey trades to combat low dives and cheap cragg eries while planning a public campaign and state legislative showings.
Delegates from major brewing firms in St. Louis and Milwaukee join distillers from across the country at a Kentucky convention. The proposal calls for licenses to be controlled by voters, transferable, and issued at a rate of one per 504 residents. Legislators and public figures will speak alongside trade representatives and craftsmen connected to the liquor trade.
During the filing period two Union county officials filed declarations. John Frawley announced his candidacy for renomination as county treasurer. A. A. Hug, acting assessor, appeared for nomination to replace the late assessor Morton after filling the vacancy.
Raleigh announces a special session of the General Assembly called by Governor Glenn to consider changing amending or repealing the railroad passenger rate of two percent per mile amid court clashes between state officials and federal judges. The outcome may see major revisions to the current rate law.
John Franklin Fort was inaugurated as Governor of New Jersey in Trenton with the joint legislative body present. Chief Justice Hoe W. W. Gummere administered the oath as Edward C. Stokes delivered the seal, followed by Fort’s inaugural address. A luncheon and public reception concluded the ceremony.
Tillman vows a resolution to probe the attorney general's authority to suspend direct demands of federal law and to examine his agreement with coal roads. He plans remarks to accompany the motion and will press for a formal inquiry after May 1.
A letter or article fragment argues for reestablishing the army canteen, stating broad rank‑and‑file support and claiming abolition harmed army service. The text notes continued discussion and a push to restore the canteen system.
Pendleton Jan 21 C Observer Special burglars broke into two blacksmith shops and Pendleton Potentice building but failed to rifle the safe. The knob was damaged. robbers fled. The post office safe reportedly held 1500 dollars. A local store was entered but only small sums and produce were missing.
In La Grande railroad circles a coal famine danger looms as 4562 tons are stored. Workmen finish modern coal handling facilities with chutes on a nine foot gauge and a traveling crane becoming operational.
Pendleton on January 21 floated 135000 in bonds to Colon Sons of Chicago at a rate of percent. Proceeds will fund a new city hall levee improvements and sewer system expansion.
Fragmentary notice hints at political campaign activity in Providence. Mentions Wetmore and a bid for the United States Senate with dates and local involvement indicated by an 71 balance or ballot context.
The La Grande Commercial Club raised funds to lure the George Palmer Lambert company to La Grande. One thousand one hundred dollars has been refunded to subscribers, with a $2000 balance to follow after a legal issue is resolved. Subscriptions will receive the final distribution.
In Rhode Island rumors favor Senator George Peabody Wetmore's re election as Colonel Samuel Colt leaves the race. Democrats back KR L Goddard but are outnumbered two to one. Mississippi Governor James K Vardaman retires as Noel takes oath. A grand ceremony marks the inauguration with large civic and military turnout. In Indiana plans form to create a state branch of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress to push waterway improvements. Nebraska delegates flood state farm meetings as dairy, poultry and livestock groups hold sessions and exhibitions.
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