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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text outlines a power struggle within Oregon Republicans over leadership and reform moves. It mentions W. M. Cake’s chairmanship, a Walton Taft faction, and potential shifts to seal party control. The piece hints at contested nominations and possible reorganization affecting the 1930s election climate.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a council meeting with references to names and numbers, including Pendleton and Ald, amid scattered figures. The readable items suggest a records-heavy discussion of local issues and potential decisions in Inland precinct.
Fragmented OCR text mentions an event related to Indies and a metiole or metioalet, with references to a Nome of Afr, dates, charges of 16 cents, and an employment or hiring notice. The legible names include Richard son and Dire ALL, with vague location hints and a general inquiry for work.
Ed Thompson was arrested for disposing of beer to O R and N employees at the Union County roundhouse and pleaded guilty to giving beer away. One charge was dismissed, and he received a fifteen day county jail term after briefing the court.
A 14 year old boy was arrested by Chief Walden on telegraphic instruction for stealing money from his father to purchase a train ticket toward San Francisco via Portland. He is held in the city jail awaiting his father and police to arrive for custody.
The South Carolina a sister ship to the new Michigan will be launched at Cramps shipyards Philadelphia in a ceremony then proceed to Charleston for a state celebration. The 16000 ton battleship mirrors the Michigan in design aiming to mount many guns across five turrets and match dreadnoughts in broadside fire.
British ambassador James M. Bryce will tour the Pacific coast in March. He plans to visit the western states and deliver a lecture at Berkeley before the Pacific Theological Seminary.
Elgin Jay10 Special reports brisk wool sales in Elgin with about 20 clips sold yesterday at 14 to 16 ½ cents and roughly 1.25 million pounds on offer. Remaining lots expected to move this afternoon, placing about 190000 dollars in circulation in the state.
At yesterday’s regular meeting Mrs. Lillian Spence of Island City was elected and installed as patriotic instructor. The president Mrs. Ellen Crops reported over 40 members, a healthy bank account, and rising interest in the corps. The Indian plan a August event will be announced later.
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