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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
8
County court injunctive action on saloon licenses stirs debate over whether saloons must close until the supreme court rules. Julian Horsch considerations split over whether to pursue appeal or accept shutdown until final decision.
The Georgia legislature convenes in Atlanta with concern over Governor Hoke Smith and reform agendas. The senate moves to elect a presiding officer after Senator Akin's death. An early bill would amend Atlanta's city charter as part of the session's agenda.
The piece extols rich Grande Ronde Valley stock including Percheron Clydes and Shires with 20 stallions and many mares. It highlights prize-winning horses such as Queen, Hobart Meaver, Gorge Wilkes, and the valley’s renowned mules and Hereford Jersey cattle. It also surveys Cleveland era politics and family notes from the White House.
The article discusses the 1892 Democratic Party battle in Chicago where leaders faced pressure from the party base to endorse a third candidate. It notes the national factor within the party and the pivotal convention sentiment shaping the outcome.
Pendleton June 24 The East Oregonian reports the final one million dollar portion of the 1 109 000 appropriation for the Umatilla government irrigation project will be spent this week and within days the dam and reservoir will be complete ready for the petitioner. A small crew will work briefly on finishing touches riprap surfacing clearing debris and preparing the site for use.
About 150 Cine team horses owned by the government will support the Tieton reservoir work and other projects. A portion will be shipped to the Tieton project for construction, with some sent to Klamath and others to additional sites.
From Tangier on June 24 the sultan Abdu Azia's troops move toward a clash with Mulal Hafid's Pretender army of 20 000 desert trained soldiers. Hafid vows to seize the sultanship by force and depose the current ruler. The battle is expected to occur before sundown.
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A fragmented ad notes Blue Mountain Creamery offering cream products in local markets. The readable bits advertise the cream’s quality and urge readers to visit markets for the best price and selection this season.
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