18 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
1
Over half of Cove’s crop has shipped with 90 percent contracted for this year focusing on top grade. Union packing is heavy as shipments head to Denver, with many consignments and limited per-plot pricing. Early forecasts were high but actuals show a smaller bumper crop, similar to average years.
A report indicates natural gas was found about a half mile above Durkee on the Albert Minaman property while Hindman is sinking a well and boring for an artesian well.
Paris hosts the French Automobile Salon opening November 30, touted as the greatest motor show yet. The Car Club will meet November 29 to discuss unifying European motoring laws to ease international touring, with American tourists keen on the move.
Washington report shows a total fifty million dollars requested for next fiscal year for rivers harbors and fortifications. Key estimates include the Columbia river project at 1 164 000 dollars the river mouth at 450 000 and Grays Harbor 141 000 with Puget Sound 130 000 and Tacoma harbor 40 000.
Otto Floto has permission to stage a major lightweight contest in Denver. Packy McFarland and Fighting Dick Hyland are expected to headline a 20 round battle on December 18. If arranged, a monster crowd from Chicago and San Francisco is likely to attend.
Tariff commissioners report Oregon apples are sold in Washington hotels at 25 cents each, reflecting pricing in hospitality venues amid market conditions.
Denver reports President Roosevelt may invite Gompers and AFL executives to dine before his Labor message to Congress. The federation convention debated jurisdictional disputes with the Machinists and Elevator constriction workers. A proposal urged all U S unions to celebrate the Lincoln centennial in 1909.
San Francisco reports say citizens plan charges of incompetency against Chief Bigney at the police commissioners meeting. The move follows the death of Hans, the would be Heney assassin, amid allegations police mishandled guards and a tense confrontation among officials and investigators.
From Bellingham today voices along the Nooksack and Skagit rivers say the initial flood fear was exaggerated. Waterways remain high but are easing as the flood picture improves.
Trustees faculty and students of Columbia University plan a formal December 9 celebration of John Milton's birth and observe Edgar Allan Poe's centennial at the university on January 19 next.
The United Press reports no trace of A. B. Conley in Boise after following a line that the Grande Ronde valley wheat king is hiding there. The search continues as authorities pursue leads across Oregon.
Sheriff Adams of Weiser and Sheriff Childers arrested William Newman in La Grande after locating him near the Grande Ronde valley. The 18 year old suspect, son of Samuel Newman, faces transfer to Welser by train that night following a warrant for a statutory crime in Idaho.
Indefinite plans are announced to establish a democratic paper in Chicago. Five capitalists will cover annual losses of 925,000 for two years to build a ten year path to firmness, as Chicago lacks a paper dedicated to democratic principles.
San Francisco November 15 Depositors claim millionaire actor and capitalist Hotaling is partly liable for the failure of the defunct California Safe Deposit Trust. They sue in court as stockholders alleging he rearranged to combat the sales filed against him by 12 depositors. He previously held 200 shares of $150 each.
D N Stearns an agent for a sewing machine company was charged with embezzling 800 dollars, arrested and released on bond. The case stems from funds he collected. Local police handled the incident in Sedro-Woolley Washington.
Pekin reports the great China bank supplied 500000 to exchange banks in difficulty since the deaths of the dowager empress and emperor. Banks suspended payments amid rumors of uprisings. Tokyo cables that peace prevails and new government officials seek to avoid unrest.
A dispatch reports Carrie Nation plans a transatlantic voyage to Scotland to urge prohibition. She predicts all Scotch whisky will be poured away and asserts churchgoers drink in Scotland, while noting no decision was made on a separate M and M Co contract as bids arrive late.
Rockefeller prepared to testify in the federal hearing on the Standard Oil case. He studied letters and records to answer questions about the formation and growth of the Standard and its competitors. Morris Rosenthal helps prepare the defense as reporters swarm the courthouse.
Officials warn that new tobacco measures will affect growers manufacturers sellers and users with clear signals of upcoming policy changes. The language emphasizes broad impact across the tobacco industry and public behavior.
In San Francisco on November 1, P J Manning, once active in politics, killed himself by inhaling gas after failing to find work. The death was reported as a despondent act resulting from unemployment.
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