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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1910

Page

4

David Eccles Described as One of the Wests Most Active Men

Editor Kennedy lauds David Eccles for hands on knowledge across railroads sugar banking and construction. The 61 year old Utah magnate leads Utah Construction Amalgamated Sugar and several banks while directing rail and lumber interests and promoting country growth.

Prairie City David Beccles West B. BE Kennedy Baker City United States Eccles Austin Grant Geddes George Stoddard Wood Utah Construction Company Western Pacific Railroad Amagamated Sugar Company Lewiston Company First National Bank of Ogden Ogden Savings Bank Sumpter Valley Railroad Oregon Lumber Company Hood River

Jay Bowerman as Governor

Governor Benson’s health has deteriorated rendering him unable to perform duties for a time. The article notes a general concern over the governor’s absence and the state of affairs in executive leadership.

Benson

Oregon Exits Benson Era as Bowerman Steps In

The Oregon Observer notes Governor Benson’s illness and immediate transfer of duties to Senate President Jay Bowerman. Bowerman, a self-made leader from Condon, is praised for his deep knowledge and conservative approach, assuring citizens their interests will be safeguarded during the transition.

Oregon Benson Senate Bowerman Jay Bowerman Bowerman Condon

The Evils of Manipulation in Wireless Stock

United Wireless Telegraph officials are under arrest as postoffice inspectors expose the company methods. Government prosecution appears likely as stock manipulation schemes surface, with earnings failing to cover dividends and shares sold on future prospects. The piece notes widespread market abuse extending beyond Wall Street and the growth of such practices nationwide.

United Wireless Telegraph Company Postoffice Wireless Telegraph United Company Wall Street

Robbers Loot Post Office at Prior Creek Oklahoma

Four men dynamited the Prior Creek Oklahoma post office on June 18 and fled with about four thousand dollars in stamps and cash. A posse pursues the robbers as authorities search for clues.

Prior Creek Oklahoma

Itinerant Fruit Vendor Converts Car To Truck Trade

A New York fruit vendor abandons the pushcart for a motor car, remodeling and using it as a mobile shop. The auto display boosts speed and reach, drawing notable attention as his business expands.

New York

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