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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
4
The Union county voters face a pivotal Monday election with candidates for various offices contending for support. Observers foresee a swift tally and potential questions on constitutional rules and the use of an electrical voting device to streamline aye and nay tallies.
The document cites misrepresentations by J. D. Mallock of Eugene about prohibition and saloon profits. It details a telegram from R. E. Matlock and argues voters should choose a competent, impartial county treasurer in Union County while highlighting Rudulph A. Tug’s qualifications and long local residence.
Pastor Lohmann, head of the German society for Anatolian studies, reports a north Syria find of a pure yellow coin with Aramean inscription Panammu Bur Rarub king of Schamol dated about 500 BCE. This suggests Arameans preceded Lydians as earliest money makers, reshaping the history of currency.
On the move, Mr. Bryan Governor Johnson and Vice President Fairbanks shared a train dinner. The vice president spotlighted a Nebraska wheat field, prompting Bryan to feign distraction and Johnson to chide the group for the momentary embarrassment. The exchange underscores political theater during travel.
The Department of the Interior notices a land contest involving entry No. 11064 for the NEY NEY, Section 2h, in La Grande Oregon. Contestant W. Al. Dert Burne accuses Charles M. Perdue of abandoning the land, failing to cultivate or improve, and not serving in the armed forces as claimed. Proceedings set for 10 oclock June 16 before the registrar and receiver.
In La Grande Oregon the Gatf contestant filed May 4 1998 stating due diligence shows personal service impossible and An order directs notice by publication under FPF c Bramwell J T Williamson Register Agent and Attorney for Contestant with dates 4 29 10 29 20.
Petition from Kamela residents to the Union County Court requests a license for Charles W. Estes to sell limited quantities of hard cider and vinous liquors in Kamela starting June 1908. Signers include F G Eyre and numerous local residents. Notice states Estes will apply on June 8 1908 at La Grand Court House.
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