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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1908

Page

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La Grande Babes to Pull Pennant in Inland Empire Finish

Inland Empire baseball wrap reports La Grande Babes poised to clinch the pennant in a league finale tomorrow night. Pendleton and Walla Walla teams have quit and crowds faded due to heat, with twilight games used to lure spectators. The season ends with La Grande secure and disbanding of the Yaugs era looming.

Taland Fiaphe la Grande la Grande Babes Pendleton Baker City Walla Walla Yaugas Garden City Pendleton Pets

Inland Empire Fans Rally Behind La Grandee Baseball

The Inland Empire season shows La Grandee producing a winning team prized for quality. Fans note the club sits above others, with excitement over second place rivalries outpacing pennant chatter. The Babes are regarded as strong, with continued baseball coverage promised on page 5.

Inland Empire la Grandee Inland Empire League

Two Die in Seattle Batch Fire as Water Shortage Worsens

The Seattle blaze in the south end destroyed four large buildings and damaged many stores and laundries. Two men died one burned and one jumped from a window. Loss is estimated at 125000 with hydrants and hydraulic pumps used to control the flames. Assistant Superintendent Connolly of the O R and N lines noted the morning transit.

Garfield Visits La Grande Enacts Water and Payment Edicts

Secretary of the Interior Garfield passed through La Grande en route to Twin Falls Idaho and issued three edicts of local to national impact. Pendleton residents lose water rights under the government project unless living in the favored section. Landowners receive extended payment deadline for 7000 acres of Umatilla desert reclamation, now due December 1 next year.

Secretary of the Interior la Grande Twin Falke Pendleton O'Brien Twin Falls Idaho Garfield Umatilla County Umatilla

Vision of La Grande Valley From Hillside

A first person vignette from La Grande celebrates the Grande Ronde valley scenery and bounty. The narrator surveys green fields, orchards, rivers, and farms near La Grande with Oregon pride echoed in verse and daily work. He notes harvest time, waterways, and the warm welcome of the valley as evening falls.

Grande Ronde Valley Flere Grande Ronde Oregon la Grande Fen Lo

The Commoner Smiles on Front Porch in Lincoln

William J. Bryan sits on the Fairview porch in Lincoln on July 1 with Democratic delegates from the convention around him. He wears a smile that won’t fade as delegates share secret impressions of how the event unfolded and express growing confidence for the campaign.

Lincoln Neb William J. Hrran Fairview Denver Bryan

Revolutionists Capture Choluteca in Honduras Conflict

Report from Managua and Washington claims revolutionaries have captured Choluteca, a fortified Honduran port, after three days of fighting. The Davila government in Honduras is threatened, with casualties reported and officials awaiting further details.

Managua Nicaragua Davila Honduras Santa Harbara Choluteca

Fleet voyage uneventful to Hawaii says Atlantic fleet

The Atlantic fleet's voyage to Hawaii proceeds smoothly with Panamint weather. As of noon the ships were 1060 miles west of San Francisco traveling at 10 knots. The units report no accidents and note daily maneuvers are underway.

U. S Georgia Whrelena Hawaii San Francisco

Prohibition Leaders Gather for National Convention in Columbus

Colu mbus Ohio July 11 Prominent prohibition leaders gather at the board of trade auditorium for the party’s two day meeting The national convention opens with a call to order at 10 o clock Wednesday led by Charles J Jones Expected attendees include Dr Samuel Dickie Rev C Swallow Oliver W Stewart A G Wolfenberger and Polly T McWhirter Names are tipped for presidential and vice presidential consideration with platform focus on the liquor traffic The convention will feature reports on the prohibition wave and party discussions nationwide

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Inland Empire Baseball Flac LA Carnde Babes WU Seattle Connolly O. R. & N. Lines No. É Bey Cbe dix Z Valley OF Grande Ronde Tom Tichard P. C. Lavey Erattude Muon Washington State Department Paohis Hill's Drug Store
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