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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
4
Local voters distinguish Chamberlain roles for governor and senator. La Grande hosts an entertainment committee to greet strangers and promote civic hospitality. Proposes vinegar plant and apple dryer to market second grade fruit. Union County enjoys last night rain boosts farming outlook and crop reliability. Commercial Club plans advertising to attract manufacturing.
A fragmented editorial urging residents of Union County to support a political slate. It promises a hearty welcome to each honest citizen who participates in the vote and pledges to spare room for growth and prosperity in the community.
Recap of event results from the Oregon Whitman meet in Walla Walla with multiple winners across events. Names include Dodson, Huston, Philbrook, Kuykendall, Martin, May, Moullen, Zacharias, Foster, and Foster. Relay team from Whitman set a 3:22 4-5 time.
Texans for Taft report Taft as presidential choice of the regular Republican Party of Texas at its Fort Worth convention. The meeting showed strong Roosevelt enthusiasm with many delegates favoring a second-term Roosevelt and Taft as second choice.
In Waco Texas on May 14 the reorganized Negro faction of the Republican party holds state and congressional conventions to switch delegates from across Texas. The group remains unanimously opposed to Taft's candidacy.
May 15 program features observation car trips for 1000 men and athletic contests in Golden Gate Park this afternoon. Army and navy boxing championships fill the Auditorium tonight as part of the feet entertainment lineup.
The article lists St. Peter's Church activities for the Fourth Sunday after Easter with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning service at 11 a.m. and evening service at 5 p.m. Rev Upton H Gibbs is the rector. Evening Observer subscription at 65 cents per month.
Notice notices from the U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon May 11 1908 for Ray Hanson and LAN Bake Br with sworn statements Nos 6021 6022 and final proof filings due August 3 1908. Warnings include unsold tract public land sale June 29 1908 and homestead filing for John Stroebe r with witnesses listed in La Grande Oregon.
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