18 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
1
Details from the Republican national convention describe William Howard Taft’s nomination and a tense scene led by Lodge. The report covers platform discussions on anti injunctions, Cannon’s nomination, Fairbanks opposition, and large delegate displays alongside unrelated local notices and events from Columbus and Charleston.
The town readies a large Fourth of July program featuring a balloon ascension, automobile and foot races, a ball game, fancy horseback riding, parades with fraternal orders and floats, and crowds welcomed to lawns free of charge. Organizers emphasize fair pay for materials and labor and seek broad participation from Ably to Union, promising a patriotic, well hosted event.
Three itinerant merchants were questioned by police as they vend from house to house in town. A concerned patron reported them for license avoidance, and each paid two dollars to the recorder’s office for a one day peddling privilege on June 18.
Joliet hosts General veterans in uniform for a three day encampment announced as the largest gathering yet of the Illinois department Spanish American veterans.
New York June 18 The Suburban Handicap second of the 926000 handicaps of the metropolitan season is set for tomorrow. Attention centers on the two year olds as Africander was the only two year old to win the Suburban in 1903 with 110 pounds. The Brighton handicap will be run July 11 and last year Peter Pan won the Juicy make with 116 pounds up.
O. A. and W. Heuling report continued freight handling by their firm as the Northern Pacific cannot absorb all traffic yet. Perishable goods are only now being dispatched, with the railway not fully capable of managing its own commerce until late July or beyond.
The Twin Cities cyclists reinforced by members from North Dakota and across Minnesota plan a mass descent on the town. The event draws riders from several cities and promises a notable gathering.
Fragmented text from a republican platform draft praising Theodore Roosevelt and urging continue Republican administration. Notes mention anti injunction plank, national convention proceedings, and policy pledges. Contains garbled OCR but centers on party platform and leadership praise.
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