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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
8
So-Tsu-Oh Week in Houston Texas completes preparations for next week's No-Tell-Oh festival. Thousands of visitors are expected as the carnival is among the souths most famous amusements, ranking with New Orleans Mardi Gras in prominence.
San Francisco reports attorney Frank Murphy, counsel for Ruet, will stand trial November 17 on four counts alleging attempts to bribe John Kelly. The case centers on alleged illicit offers to sway Kelly in a business dispute.
The body of 15 year old Vesta Van Vinck of Cove Oregon is found after an operation at Hahnemann Hospital San Francisco linked to Dr G W O Don nell charged with murder Several doctors are implicated The inquest is set for Tuesday The girl had eloped with James Gibson who claims the mother did not consent to marriage and they had not wed The case includes details of a controversial operation and ensuing autopsy notes
In Portland Oregon on November 3 with several candidates in the field Fulton is expected to lead the contest. The race centers on local politics as supporters gauge Fulton's chances and the impact of rival candidates.
The article notes calls for a Republican senator to lead the fight against Chamberlain. Fulton and others including Wilcox, Lowy, Hawley, George, Johns, Malarkey, Pipes, Huston weigh in as potential leaders. Ralph Williams signals support after the presidential election. Petitions may circulate statewide to press the legislature.
Roy Goodneigh lies in critical condition after a relapse on the way to recovery. Doctors and nurses hold faint hopes for his ultimate recovery as family and friends remain alarmed. Andrew Nelson, previously injured, is up and around and improved. Oscar Soley has been discharged home in good health. James Gavin continues to recover and is near danger point pass.
In Los Angeles on November 7, reports allege John D Rockefeller and E H Harriman have formed a new alliance to control nationwide transportation. The assertion claims a coordinated strategy to regulate railroads and allied lines, shaping economic power across regions.
Amos Fries of the United States army engineers spoke at the local club and accused Southern Pacific of using millions to thwart harbor development. He said Espee is a Kentucky chartered corporation with owners in distant states and seeks control of the harbor and government military reservation for its 1400 feet of water frontage.
County Clerk Ed Wright and Justices J B Eaton and Angus Stewart completed the canvass of Union County votes from Tuesday's presidential election. The results show few changes from The Quservor's early estimate.
In this city at 1 45 this afternoon a 16 pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J M Koch.
Spokesman-Review notes Republicans gained all seats in the Washington state legislature with Democrats holding only seven members and several Senate vacancies expected. A found open-face watch at Ed Kiddle home is recoverable by the owner through this office.
The report notes that current lumber piling in Union surpasses any level seen in the past five years, indicating unusually large inventories and potential market impact for builders and suppliers.
Bonanza Bulletin notes about 100 Indians camped across the river from Bonanza. They are buying juice and other supplies from local merchants and spending the $50 per head recently given them by the federal government.
A Letason man has been convicted eight times for violating the local op lon law, reflecting repeated penalties and ongoing enforcement in the community.
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