24 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
1
A heated push against the charter faces a tight all city vote with total ballots expected just over 225. Promoters warn defeat blocks the Beaver Creek project and urge a rally to save progress. Polls close at six. laboring men largely abstain. early results show small turnout across precincts.
Opposition works hard while charter support grows in some precincts. Proponents push for a new charter and better water though others doubt the South Ta Grandé area. A second rejection could shift control back to rangers and end a protected Beaver Creek watershed.
Hon F W Lehmann president of the American Bar Association will deliver the principal address at the Oklahoma lawyers meeting in Oklahoma City in early January.
Flem Gabbart and Bert Curtiss were arraigned on an attempt to kill and rob charge from Jefferson Avenue dispenser Charles Anderson. The trial is set for this afternoon with a large list of defense witnesses and few state witnesses. police may have wrong men.
In Washington on November 24 Carl Loos, 57, fired at his family during breakfast, killing his daughter Meta 16 and severely wounding his son Rev Frank Loos. He was overpowered and taken to a hospital, where he raved.
Geneva C Beach of Portland visited La Grande yesterday amid speculation over a motive tied to Statement No 1. Reports say he spoke with a few Republicans, conducted land office business in Union, and left for Pendleton, with analysts debating if his visit was a prelude to backing or opposing the petition.
A fragmented report discusses a Republican bid for the United States Senate. It notes Turner Oliver, a Democrat, cannot be silenced, while F. Richardson dodges signing a pledge yet signals support. Richardson may vote for a Republican next session without breaking pledges, undermining his word.
A major blaze in Vancouver on November 24 caused extensive damage to the Royal City mills planing mill and moulding shop injuring several firemen who narrowly escaped. The fire spread rapidly before discovery and threatened Chinatown as it raged, with three loads of ordients dumped into the street. Property may be rebuilt.
Washington report notes Lieutenant General Henry C. Corbin possibly named chair of the Inauguration committee. Mrs. Corbin reportedly contributed 20000 to the campaign fund. Corbin, listed as Ohio resident, has made Washington his home after marriage to Edith Aughes Patten seven years ago. Chairman Hitchcock selects the Inaugural chairman.
The Morrid Haas inquest verdict criticizes Frisco police for failing to safeguard public interests during the attempted restraint and for not keeping a deringer secret on Haas. It notes animosity between police and the district attorney and urges mayoral investigation. Additionally, note on Heney’s medical operation in San Francisco.
San Francisco mayor Taylor asks President Roosevelt to keep the Atlantic fleet in Pacific waters. The board of supervisors adopted four resolutions urging retention, arguing that Te Tee’s departure would affect the region and that keeping the fleet is highly desirable for Pacific and coastal cities.
Circuit Judge Knowles extends five days for bidders on the Farmers and Traders National bank building and fixtures. If no higher offer than 25 000 dollars is received by next Saturday evening, Walter Neldner's receivership will transfer the property to the United States National Bank consortium led by TJ Scrougin and A T H C T Bacon.
Seattle reports Congressman Humphrey departs for Washington to seek an appropriation for three drydocks at Bremerton as a step to establishing a Pacific fleet. He argues the funding would enable construction of naval facilities and strengthen Pacific presence.
Washington November 24 The tariff revision committee will complete its look at the earthenware and glassware schedule today and begin metals and their manufacture tomorrow. The session this week could influence the steel trade and overall policy.
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