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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1908

Page

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Bourne Plays Golf in Hot Springs With Taft Meeting Hopes

United States Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon arrived in Hot Springs Arkansas with trunks and golf clubs claiming a pleasure trip. He denied any political mission and said he hoped to play a match with Taft to recall when Taft becomes president, while Taft noted he hoped to finish his acceptance speech that night.

Taft Finkh Hot Springs Ark United States Jonathan Bourne Oregon

Income shrinkage hits Southern Pacific May earnings

A May report shows Southern Pacific Company gross earnings much smaller than May of last year. The company records a shrinkage of over 3 million dollars for the month, with profits expected to fall similarly. Santa Fe faces comparable conditions.

San Francisco Southern Pacific Company Santa Fe

Chamberlain to Speak Tonight in La Grande on Oregon Politics

Governor Chamberlain arrives in La Grande as representative of the Ainsworth National Bank of Portland amid Nadine case chatter He says the senatorial fight is settled and Bryan has good chances The city greets him with decorations and a 7 PM reception at Adams Avenue and Depot Street to hear hisAddress

Hig Hrgan Adams and Depot M. K. Hall Chamberlain Ainsworth National Bank of Portland Nadine Oregon United States Senate Bryan Mr. Chamberlain Ho le Adiitim Avenue Depot Street Mayor Hall la Grande

Transcontinental rates to be reviewed by ICC for Pacific routes

Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Pacific Main Steamship lines prepare to seek an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on transcontinental rate parity for goods shipped across the Pacific. The ICC rules require equal pricing for these goods and others, prompting the potential rate challenge.

Commission Suex Canal San Francisco Southern, Pacific Santa Fe Pacific Main Steamship Companies Interstate Commerce Commission Pacific Ocean

Oregon Woman Missing and Arrest Warrant Controversey

Oregon authorities seek Goldie Fr Bills aged 16 a detective who arrived with an arrest warrant. Guardian Ada B Kenney says the girl fled to seek annulment of a marriage forced at age 14 by Joseph Ellis and alleged Oregon relatives planned kidnapping as part of the case.

San Bernadino Cal Oregon Goldie FR. Bills Ada B. Kenney Wil Joseph Ellis

Methodist Church Plans $25,000 New Structure

The official board voted to build a new church costing 25000 dollars, with a site committee appointed and plans to be outlined soon. The project follows years of discussion and active lay involvement as the church seeks a modern building to support Sunday school and city growth. The building committee will be chosen at the August quarterly conference and work to begin promptly after selection.

Board of Church The Methodist Church

Eight Sites Offered for New Post Office Location

The article lists eight properties in Pendleton and additional bids in Albany for a new post office. Prices range from about 4000 to 22600 with varied locations near Fourth Adams Elm and Jefferson. Postmaster Richey expects a department agent soon and final site choice will trigger business location shifts.

Pew Pendleton Albany Richey Department

Irish Hosts Gathering in Indianapolis for Hibernians Convention

Indianapolis hosts a major gathering for the Ancient Order of Hibernians as members converge for the national convention. Officials say the event is the largest Triad Catholic organization meeting in the world and may be the most noteworthy in its history.

Indianapolly Ind Alunapolla Ancient Order of Hibernians

Hearst Lies Charged by Gompers in Labor Row

From Erie Pennsylvania July 16 Willie Hearst has been proposed for membership in the Avianias club by Samuel Gompers the noted labor leader who declares Hearst misrepresented him by claiming Gompers wired him to endorse the democratic party over labor. Gompers says he never sent such a message and cannot comment on Hearsts reply as he has more important work.

Erie Willie’” Hearst Avianias Club Gompers Hearst Tay Kena Ted Democratic Party

Steve Adams Acquitted in Colorado Idaho murders

Steve Adams, once linked to Western Federation troubles, was acquitted in Grand Junction of complicity in Colorado and Idaho murders. He arrived in Baker City, says he is glad to be free, and plans to live on a nearby farm, offering no further comments on the case.

Fiss Baker City Bo Rea Steve Adama Western Federation Grand Junction Col Colorado Idaho

Paper Trust Next Oyster Bay Conference

Attorney General Bonaparte is in Oyster Bay to confer with President Roosevelt on the prosecution of the paper trust. The talks focus on anti trust action and potential government enforcement against major publishers.

Oyster Bay Bonaparte Provident Roosevelt Trum

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Bourne Dihy George EB. Chamberlain Methodists Washington E. Cc. Moore Fifth B. W. Grandy Adama Rynearson Adame J. M. Berry Adams D. Witemerals Elm Wade & Noyes Greenwood Toland City M. & M. Co Elm and Jefferson Henry Young Monroe B.C. Moore B. Wy Grandy J. M. Barry Wade Noyes Rynearsons Fourth and Mr. Grandy A. Palmer Fourthtreet Joe Kenney Adama Avenue Iron Works Fpitagerald Willie Ananias Club Hearn Danlel San Francispan Evan Wille Steve Adams Hill’s Drug Store
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