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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1908

Page

4

Hughes Victory Draws Wide Cheers In Oregon Victory

The piece notes broad public approval for Governor Hughes and Roosevelt’s causes, praises Hughes for decency in New York state politics, and contrasts with Taft and Chanter. It cites a 60,000 margin for Hughes and predicts Taft’s sweep of Oregon counties if counts hold, framing the election as a moral moment.

Hughey Hughes Taft New York State Chanter Rosecvelt

Jail Break Early Today

Mike McDowell serving 128 days in county jail for violating local option law escaped briefly in the jail yard. A pursuing officer recaptured him, returning him to custody. The episode sparks questions about the local option law and its enforcement prospects for the near future.

Mike McDowell Abdyn McDowell Ati

Isolated tract sale yields multiple successful bidders

At the Yard office this morning the bidders included Ben Fr. Collin of Ritter Oregon John Parker of Enterprise FE A Zeek of Union Joseph Allen of Enterprise John Selbert of Pendleton Louis H Moesie of Ukiah and Jack Hine of Beppuer all named as successful bidders in the isolated tract sale.

St the Yard Ben FR. Collin Ritter Ore John Paker Enterprise FE. A. Zeek Union Joseph Allen John Selbert Pendleton Louis H. Moesie Ukiah Jack Hine Beppuer

Recital Planned for Federated Clubs Meet in La Grande

A new feature for the La Grande federated clubs meeting next week is a big recital Thursday night at the tabernacle. Delegates from various parts of the state are urged to attend while the public is invited. The program centers on the tabernacle choir pipe organ numbers and the L. D. & quartet with hours from 7:30 to 8:30. Further details will be announced in The Observer.

la Grande L. D. & Musical Committee Tabernacle Tabernacle Choir L. D. & Quartet

Schedule Uncertain for Wallowa County Main Service

Local officials know little about when the new main service into Wallowa county will start. No orders have been issued from headquarters, so the schedule remains undefined. Possible mixed trains from La Grande and Joseph each morning with crews rotating, options for third run debated among Conductor Grady and Mr Gulling, with weekly Sunday layovers in Joseph.

Wallowa County Wallowa Joseph la Grande Conductora Grady Gulling Mr. Gulling Mr. Grady James

Building frames rise as warehouses take shape

The Bolton and Bodmer frame shows rafters in place and most studding secured. A large area will be covered by the completed structure. The M M company foundation and brick wall work proceeds, with sidewalks and center excavation cleanup planned. Found—Rosary at Colisburg rink. owner to call and pay advertising.

Bolton & Bodmer M. & M. Company Birck Colisburg

Rink Sold and Managers In Charge at Colizeum

A skating rink change sees Jack O'Brien and partners take control of the Colizeum rink with O'Brien to stay in La Grande while others handle operations. Hamlin of Heppner notes the sale and describes the managers as in full charge. George Fouth and Matlock head the enterprise as Taft’s political context is briefly noted.

Hamlin Heppner Mr.o'brien la Grande Ande

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Sea Line Bryan Wegrew Oregon Roosevelt Aden D. & Aseocration Urgol Ferguson Lee Ss aiFocner G. F. Fowler George Palmer J. M. Gerry P.L. Meyers W. H. Brenholts Asst Cashier C. S. Williams Asst la Grande National Bank la Grande, Oregon United States Depository F. J. Holmes J. M. Berry A. B. Conley C.C. Pennington F. L Meyers Gad L Cleaver L. Brenholts Ster F. M. Brykit Blue Mountain House T. J. Gray New Management Jack D. O’brien Grande Ronde Lumber Co Perry, Oregon W. E. Bean Fiene Red THE Oregon Fire Relief Association J. W. Oliver la Grande,Or Cor 6Th St Washington Ave Jeaby Yaar North Nerebetter Coal and Was Ing Rink Waly Potteenenothershe Nege Ds Jack O’brien Mesere Matlock George Fouth George Big Creek
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