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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer outlines subscription and advertising rates headed by editor George M. Currey. It notes United Press Telegraph Service, postal handling as second class, and policy against unsigned pieces with guidance to sign letters for publication.
Local preview of Friday clash as La Grande high meets Baker City away in a crucial football contest. Both squads come ready, with past rivalries prompting calls for fair play and sportsmanship toward a honest, spirited result.
Political rumors say former Vice President fairbanks may be offered and likely accept the post of Ambassador to China. Senators and friends note his diplomacy, discretion, polish, and long public life as fit for the role amid current China policy.
The Conference of American Rabbis meets in New York for its yearly session the first in seventeen years. Officials note centenaries of Dr. Einhorn and Dr. Adler, with talks on interfaith marriage, Jewish education, and outreach to workingmen. A visit to Ellis Island is planned.
Prosperity shines in this city with large night crews. Palmer mills employ over a hundred men under electric light, a sugar factory runs a night shift, and railroad round house workers add extra night labor, giving a night payroll nearly as large as day payrolls in Pendleton or Baker City.
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce plans to largely ignore the visiting Japanese Commercial Commission arguing that Nippon demands too much education and offers too little in return. Some members oppose this stance and will seek to offset the chilly reception.
Col G R Colton took the oath today and assumed the governorship of Porto Rico succeeding Gov Regis H Post who resigned. Post returned to the United States last month and George C Ward has acted as governor in the interim. The inaugural ceremonies were elaborate and will end tonight with a grand ball.
Classified notice lists N Molitor M D physician and surgeon with office and residence in La Grande Oregon. Architects CA Thapworth with twenty years in surveying civil and structural engineering. Cochran & Cochran attorneys in La Grande National Bank Building and H H Lloyd attorney practicing in state courts.
Persistent rain ends with no forecast of relief as flood waters threaten railroad beds, though La Grande and the county have escaped severe torrents for now. Officials warn continued rainfall could cause damage if it persists.
The passage reflects on the historic label of women as angels and questions whether their evolving independence confirms that ideal. It weighs poetic courtesy against modern autonomy and shifts in gender roles.
When two European rulers hold talks the rest of the royal circle assume the meeting hides hostile intent and worry about perceived insults from the visiting monarchs.
Critics say Colonel Roosevelt’s hunting stories lack color while noting his strong opposition to yellow journalism. The remark questions how vivid his tales can be given his stance on sensationalism.
Tomorrow in Baker City La Grande seeks a fair result win or lose. the team vows to accept defeat if the victory cannot be earned honestly.
In Alphine mountain climbing, about 150 people lent their fives during the past season. The effort shows broad participation and community interest in mountain activities.
The remark asserts that Uncle Joe Cannon backs a majority if the majority reflects his own belief. It frames alignment between political backing and personal conviction without detailing events or dates.
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