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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
1
A large turnout attended the display titled Building Bigger And Larger, shown to the public today. Rain did not deter spectators as they witnessed the exhibits designed for broader impact and public benefit.
Wednesday features a stock parade. a lecture on antiquities by Geo H Himes from Portland, secretary of the Oregon Historical Society. A free concert and vaudeville show outdoors, stereoptican lecture on historical and Indian scenes by Geo Himes and Lee Moorehouse of Pendleton. Platform dancing each afternoon and evening.
The county fair proceeds into its second day as visitors explore crowded halls and prepare for judged displays. Organizers report strong turnout and growing interest in arts, crafts, and agricultural exhibits among attendees acknowledging the event's early success.
SAN FRANCISCO Oct. 5 Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon endorsed Taft saying he is for him now the next time and always. He predicted Roosevelt would help Taft carry out policies and stump for him and that Roosevelt could return as New York senator to support Taft in Congress.
The Central Bank of the United States is to be a bankers' bank not taking public deposits, serving as government fiscal agent and issuing notes to support national banks in stress. It would begin with $100 million capital, with stock for national and possibly state banks, prohibiting over-quotas, and would not compete with banks but aid them.
United States Senator George Earle Chamberlain addressed a large crowd at the Exposition Hall, criticizing the proposed assembly system as less democratic than conventions. He spoke on Oregon's growth, with emphasis on Union County, praising local industry and thrift amid lively applause. The talk ended amid continued public interest.
Exhibitors report strong demand at the fair with the monster building full and the skating rink crowded. Carpenters work through night to add space while rain holds no impact on the event. County products on display promise record attendance, with stock yards brimming and a packed schedule for tomorrow.
The grand home of Governor Draper in Boston was largely destroyed by a fire early today. Estimated loss is $200,000 as the family was away with only servants in residence. origin of the blaze is unknown.
President Taft arrived in San Francisco having completed about one third of his nationwide trip. He has spoken 122 times since September 14 and will total around 400 engagements. His voice grows husky and a light cold clings to him.
The Mohammedan priests of Morocco proclaim Holy War as Rif tribesmen attack and Spaniards in Melilla face encirclement. Britain contemplates joining to quell the revolt, amid fears France compelled Spain to war to defend its interests.
A fragment from the La Grande newspaper notes that the Candy Exposition at the Flour mill rail area will be closed all day Saturday. The text is garbled but indicates a full-day shutdown impacting attendees and exhibitors.
Prominent business leaders parade into the exposition venue amid cheers praising the event. Speakers from the Commercial club and Union figures, including T A Rinehart and Walter Flores, urged farmer and business cooperation to boost county interests.
A grand Indian parade led by Chief Long Phie and Chairman Ash will march at 7:80 tonight on Adams avenue. About two dozen Umatilla and Nez Perce braves, in full war paint, will perform a pre concert war dance before the open air program at the building.
Fall cattle shipments begin as Waren Chandler brings four cars from Enterprise to Portland. George Chandler plans a larger shipment tomorrow. Walolwa county round-up just closed and stock begin to move. Time notes shipments this fall near usual levels despite higher output and earlier strong demand reducing supply.
In Hartford on October 5, Republicans swept the state, defeating Prohibitionists in 162 of 168 cities and towns. The liquor question dominated the race as dry candidates lost about a dozen towns they carried last fall. New Haven went Republican by 500 votes and Waterbury returned to the GOP after five years.
Salem Oct 5 three posses track George Myers who shot Policeman Eckhart after a disturbance arrest. Myers told a farmer he would die with his boots on as Sheriff Minto orders capture alive or dead. The chase rivals the Tracy hunt in intensity.
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