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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1910
Page
1
Ingle, Hamilton and Meyers defeated Baker City last night to clinch the Eastern Oregon title path. The local team outplayed Baker City and now faces one remaining foe for the championship possibly heading to Eugene.
La Grande high school team defeats Baker City 2 to 1 in a debate at Baker City Library Auditorium on the commission plan of government, earning a spot in the finals. Team members Jot Ingle William Hamilton and Arlo Meyers argued against the measure with judges Dr. Beat Rev. Dyans and W. R. Graham of Pendleton. La Grande previously beat Enterprise and Wein, and tied Baker in earlier rounds.
Pendleton high school defeated Wheeler county high by a unanimous vote at Fossil to earn the right to debate La Grande for the Eastern Oregon state championship. The final date and venue are to be announced.
Postmaster General Hitchcock will not retire from politics as earlier announced. He will have general supervision over national work ahead of the congressional elections this fall. The report is claimed to be based on good authority.
The House voted 192 to 153 to reorganize the Rules Committee and remove Speaker Cannon. Cannon challenged a ruling on the Norris resolution, appeal defeated 164 to 181, as insurgent leaders pressed for deeper changes.
An Illinois figure predicts rout for the regulars amid stiff opposition from Cannon allies. Tawney notes any compromise would humiliate the speaker as Norris’s motion to force a vote passes, signaling strength in the Alles faction and triggering a roll call on chair decisions.
Gifford Pinchot former forestry chief sails for Hamburg New York this afternoon to confer with Colonel Roosevelt. Pinchot described as Roosevelt's closest political ally among Americans.
Real estate deals surge as multiple residences are planned for construction this decade. Purchases through La Grande Investment Co involve Jewel, Gray, Mrs Verne Hamilton, and Anna Freoka acquiring tracts for immediate building. Outsiders buy land in Cove orchard tract for future orchard use. Albany welcomes President Taft and Governor Mott Gray amid flags and gatherings.
President Taft and entourage visit Albany New York a key Republican battleground where speakers are planned at the University. Local notable figures anticipate his address as the party struggles with factional tensions.
The state rested its case in the Adolph Newlin trial this afternoon. A motion for a ropend was denied and Newlin testified denying payment for charged goods. No other witnesses were called as arguments continued. Senator Daniel of Daytona, Florida, reported to be slightly better today.
A warning in a period style urges readers to be careful with prescriptions, advising they seek proper guidance before filling medicines and to consult experts when unsure about dosage or effects. The fragmented text emphasizes prudent action in pharmaceutical matters.
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