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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
4
An unforeseen change with the nine hour law takes effect today as railroads plan to run trains by block signals and telephone orders. Telegraphers fear widespread job losses as women may replace men, raising concerns over safety and reliability of the new system.
Early reports from Topeka show Kansas Republican delegates likely to back Taft at Chicago. The "square deal" faction leans to La Follette but remains a minority. Governor Hughes supporters join the square dealers, and the Kansas legislature previously endorsed Taft praising his world-wide experience and adherence to early republic ideals.
St Joseph Missouri hosts the second annual dog show at the local amphitheater under the American Kennel Club rules. The event opens today and runs through Saturday with liberal premiums drawing a large entry from across the Missouri valley.
Washington reports that over 600 operators will gain employment today due to the federal nine hour law for interstate carriers, who will hire telegraphers and dispatchers to staff routes and offices.
Fr W Deal was arraigned before Judge Crawford on a larceny indictment involving property claimed by B Lo Halley. He pleaded not guilty through attorney J D Slater and was bound over on $800 bonds. The case is not expected to go to trial this term.
The circuit court of Oregon Union County issues a summons to J A Hough in a Tank of Emmett v Hough case. He must appear and answer by April 9, 1905, or judgment will be entered for $100 plus 10 percent interest from April 9, 1907, plus $25 attorney fees and costs. The court may order sale of his right.
Judgment by default sought against defendants in Wald action tied to PF and J tracts in La Grande Oregon. Publication of summons for six consecutive weeks per order by Judge T. H. Crawford dated February 14, 1905 in La Grandes Evening Observer. First publication February 15, 1906. W Knowles attorney for plaintiff.
In the county court of Union Oregon the administrator de bonis non of Melinda Wardwell seeks authority to sell Lots five and six in block 26 Sterling's addition Island City to pay debts and legacies. Hearing set for April 7 1908 at La Grande court house with citation to heirs and all named parties. Also appears an unrelated Peach case demanding appearance in Hed court and sult.
The plaintiff seeks a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony from the court after publication in the Weekly Observer La Grande Oregon. The order by Judge T H Crawford entered January 24 1908 requires appearance by January 30 1905 and failure to answer leads to divorce. Coxhran and Cochran attorneys represent the plaintiff.
Jonathan Green appointed administrator of James Green estate by Union county Oregon court. all creditors must file claims with vouchers within six months at administrator residence eight miles northeast of Elgin or with R H Lloyd attorney in Elgin. publication dated January 6 1905 with further notices and deadlines.
John H. Wickens appointed by Union County Court of Oregon as administrator of the estate of William Wickens deceased. Creditors with claims urged to present them according to law in timely fashion.
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