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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

8

Wolverton Upholds Laws Federal Rulings for Black Shippers

United States Circuit Judge Wolverton issued two decisions on federal shipping law affecting stock and livestock in transit. He upheld the 1900 act prohibiting watering and resting stock beyond 28 hours without proper feed water and owner consent, ruling the statute constitutional and that only one penalty applies per shipment.

United States Wolverton Cview O, Kr, & N, Company District Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Bar

Correction Notice Sparks Local Debate Across Madigon County

Readers confront a quirky corrections item in the Madigon County Times about misreporting a couple named Mr and Mrs Dooley and a misread reference to a butcher knife. The correction aims to straighten the week’s errant line and reflect the paper’s intent.

Madigon County Times Net Serge Mr. Dooley

YMC A relay race ends two-thousand runners finish in Chicago

John Martin age 15 sprinted the final leg of a YMCA relay from New York to Chicago delivering a silver tube to Mayor McClellan. The event finished 11 hours 60 minutes ahead of schedule, setting new records as about 2000 runners participated. Martin from Oak Park YMCA holds a 52 second quarter mile. Chicago athletes won at South Bord Indiana.

Chicago John Martin Lasalle Street McClellan Vow Mayne Bua City Hall New York Martin Oak Park

German Steamer Anubis Wrecked Off Santa Barbara

The German steamer Anubis bound from San Francisco to Mazatlan and London struck a reef between Santa Rosa and San Miguel islands in thick fog and is a total loss. All passengers and crew were saved except those aboard the lifeboat that reached Point Conception with seventy seven people. Tugs are sent to retrieve cargo remnants. Captain Vorwalzon led depart July 14 from San Francisco.

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Runaway Accident In Hilgard Sends Boy To Hospital

Sunday morning in Hilgard a buggy horse ran wild after a fright. Frank Sanborn suffered shoulder bruises while 4 year old Mawes Hawes was pinned in the wreck. Both were thrown from the buggy near the Donley hotel. Mawes later screamed in pain but Dr Bacon found no serious injuries.

Hilgard Hite Loo Hawes Mra Charts Hawes Frank Sanborn Neil Holvoreen Donley Hotel Sanford Mawes Hiis la Grande Bacon

Inflation Era Rhetoric Echoes in Labour Strife

Fragmentary quote depicts a speaker railing against poverty and the administration. It claims the laborer is no longer worth his hire and condemns courts that protect the oppressed. The passage suggests growing wealth disparity and a shift in social power.

Gypsies on Tour Through Willamette Valley Heading to Portland

The report says about 200 or more gypsies are passing north through the Willamette Valley toward Portland, likely arriving in about three weeks. They camp near Albany to tell fortunes and trade horses, with origins claimed as Mexican but language doubts arise. They travel with many children and face Portland laws against fortune telling for pay, raising concern among locals about theft and disruption.

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Trolley Wreck Endangers 150 as Collision Grips Aurora Line

A head on trolley crash north of Piitonada Aurora injures many aboard two cars from the Aurora Elgin and Chicago line. More than 150 passengers were on the cars when they collided, with heavy construction reportedly saving lives. Aurora General Hospital is crowded with injured.

Aurora Mika Here Auror, Elgin & Chicago Lée Ite Mearese Emill Nooumumada

Poker Lover Steals Bank Funds Charged in Seattle

William Pruin a 28 year old Dexter Horton bookkeeper confessed to embezzling 3600 dollars, claiming a 200 dollar shortage. He came to Seattle from Glenn Falls two years ago and is a Cornell graduate. His father F F Pruin is cashier of Merchants National Bank at Glenn Falls.

Seattle William ¢. Pruin Dexter-Horton Bank Pruin Is & Cornell Glenn Palisa F. F. Pruin Merchants National Bank Glenn Falls

Kidnapped Boy Returns Home After Abduction

Theodore Snyder, son of James Snyder of Dixie between Walla Walla and Dayton, was abducted ten days ago by hoboes and abandoned in Tacoma. He walked into the police station and told his story. his father has been notified.

Tacoma Theodore Snyder James Snyder Dixie Walla Walla Dayton Hoboes

Hibernians Gather in Indianapolis for Biennial Convention

Delegates of the Ancient Order of Hibernians assembled in Indianapolis for the initial session after a celebration. Welcoming addresses were delivered, committees appointed, and a reception and concert were planned for the evening.

Hibernians Indianapolis Ind Ancient Order of Hibernians

Dooley's Matform Quips on Taxes Deliv ery and Deliv ery

A collection of Dooley style quips discusses income tax rural delivery and currency questions with parodic warn tones. The parable references opinions from old papers, urging readers to seek past opinions for guidance.

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