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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
8
A large crew laying Western Union and O R and N telegraph lines into Wal town county has reached the mouth of the Waltowa river. The foreman traveled to Portland for more workers and will bring a liberal quota to La Grade tonight. Work resumes vigorously with additional men arriving tomorrow.
Mexico City July 27 The Mexican government refuses a second delay forcing Harriman to push his Southern Board through to the end as tensions rise over schedule and control.
The Cananea River and Pacific railroad faces a time extension request from B H Hirriman and associates to finish by October 12, 1912. The 870 mile line runs from Gualmas to Guadalajara and must cross the Sierra Madre at steep costs per mile. London notes Bank of England holiday for its 214th birthday with 1500 staff excused.
Bucharest on July 27 reports the Roumanian government weighing a demand that Washington recall Horace G. Knowles the envoy extraordinary to Roumania and Servia amid a diplomatic crisis stemming from alleged misrepresentation of authority during extradition treaty negotiations.
Imbler July 27 reports say headers in operation with Sam Brooks and Gaines machinery in full blast. Wheat appears open and fair though oats slightly short but paying. Valley-wide reports suggest crops up to average with fuller harvest conditions and upcoming events planned around Taft era politics and fireworks.
William Howard Taft will be formally notified of his Republican nomination in Cincinnati at noon tomorrow. Senator Warner of Missouri will deliver the brief notification speech, and Taft will give an acceptance address of about 35600 words touching on the platform, campaign financing, and publicity of contributions. The event gathers many leading politicians as guests for what is described as a landmark ceremony.
Salinas Cal July 27 Fire rages through the Monterey forest reserve threatening the 40000 acres of timber. Authorities report about 10000 acres already burned in the Banta Jujia range as government fire fighters strive to contain the inferno.
Land for rent at 20 acres described as excellent. Call TM and BRAMWELL, Co. J. Black for details.
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