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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary text shows a La Grande area reference and a note about a post office item. Mentions an editor's discretion and the phrase please win your articles. Content is too damaged to determine a coherent event or outcome.
Advertising rates listed for display ads on application. Local reading notices cost 10c per line for first insertion and 8c per line for each subsequent insertion. Condolence resolutions priced at 6c per line and cards of thanks at 5c per line.
The piece analyzes shifts toward government ownership of railways and growing socialism. It notes Roosevelt era reforms reducing corporate power, public concern about two-party dynamics, and the potential for Republicans or populists to adopt socialist platform ideas as politics evolve.
The writer warns against letting a proposed irrigation project die for lack of leaders willing to secure 26,000 acres. They claim the election discourse has overshadowed the plan and urge action to avoid a historic mistake.
Growers report a profitable season as uniform apples mature well in this weather. The crop yields high color and size, making harvesting a pleasure and likely boosting market demand for the fruit.
Oregon moves toward debt relief with continued rapid reductions as Union County Court tracks progress.
The Rev. Fred C. Parkir D D responding secretary of the Organ Baptist convention will preach at the First Baptist Church on Vesey Street. He comes from Tremont Temple Boston where he serves as associate to Dr P S Henson. A large congregation is expected and the event is billed as highly profitable.
The Observer notes local women secured an option on 14 acres including Proebster grove for a city park. A Wednesday vote could fund a tract near Grande Ronde River with proposed natatorium and winter pond, urging council support and civic cooperation.
Sent ry reports Leo Beremer, a kidnapper who tried to extort 5600 from logger E. P. English near Everett Washington, escaped into dense woods as dogs failed to track him. Shots were heard, believed signals from his allies.
Raymond Cunningham was bound over to the higher court by Justice Stewart after a preliminary examination held this afternoon. The case, charged as criminal assault, saw District Attorney Ivanhoe present with several witnesses, including the 14 year old prosecuting witness, while defense attorney Eugene Ashwill offered no testimony as the state presented its case.
Cunningham was held to appear in the circuit court under a $2000 bond after failing to furnish a bond. No bond was posted.
A violent earthquake struck Plauen Germany on November 6 causing panic as residents fled into the streets. The tremor rattled buildings and frightened crowds gathered outside.
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