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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1910
Page
4
A newspaper column states that unsigned articles will not be published and signed contributions may be revised at the editor's discretion. It urges authors to sign submissions to protect appointment schedules.
The Sumpter Valley Railroad extended from Austin to Prairie City and ran Saturday night trains into John Day Valley for the first time. The line, built by Mr. Eccles and associates, opens John Day to outside travel and may shorten trips to Burns. It contrasts John Day growth with Grande Ronde land values, noting transportation as key to value and predicting future drainage of price gaps.
Plans are pending in Lewiston for a comprehensive trolley network expected to transform the city from moderate growth to rapid, substantial development, following the pattern observed in other cities lacking major natural advantages. Local officials argue the project will accelerate economic activity and urban expansion.
The Lewiston Teller argues that unlimited water power can make Lewiston a center for an interurban trolley network. Electric roads would boost urban and agricultural development, complement steam and river lines, and rapidly transform Lewiston when trolley service arrives.
A post office department interview claims postmasters meeting duties will be kept regardless of political backing. It cites Taft pressuring adherence to this stance and notes insurgents in Congress seek appointments, predicting changes when terms expire and invoking spoils politics as a recurring pattern.
The star pitcher Rube ocle of the Louis Americans suffered a fractured elbow after being struck by a pitched ball in Boston. Attending surgeons fear his pitching career may be over. Once a dominant southpaw, he helped Connie Mack and the Athletics win pennants and was praised for his curve and versatility.
The text envisions brass bands for Teddy Roosevelt as he returns to his native land and notes reporters expect no speech supporting government ownership of railroads. It humorously suggests if he did, the U S treasury would move to purchase all railroads.
The geological survey issues a primer for workers dealing with explosives explaining in plain language what makes an explosive and how to prevent danger. It outlines common hazards and practical steps to minimize risks in handling and storage.
The Harriman lines plan to deliver rolling stock totaling over a million dollars this year and are carrying out substantial improvements including a large expenditure on division terminals at La Grande to enhance operations and service.
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