20 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
1
County Court approves a tax levy cut to 22 mills from 27.5, with total assessed value $7,109,835 and debt reduction plans. Judge Henry foresees no more than $22 mills in state and county taxes, expects $40,000 debt repayment this year, and possible full payoff the following year.
Seattle October 20 report says apart from United States Senator Charles W. Fulton who speaks October 31 in Seattle there will be no Republican national speakers in Washington during the campaign. Debruler, state chairman, had expected Senators La Follette and Dolliver but La Follette's Western dates were canceled and Dolliver was bound for doubtful states from San Francisco.
Word arrives that Sioux outbreak feared if bodies are moved from Fort Yates cemetery. An order seeks removal of all dead as Sitting Bull’s burial presence sparks objections.
Hon T J Cleeton addresses a large Union crowd outlining party platforms on banks and injunctions. He contrasts republican savings bank concepts with democrats bank guarantee plan, cites labor ties, and previews People’s rule before concluding with public remarks on injunctions for voters.
A San Francisco meeting of foreign supporters urged President Roosevelt to intervene in Servia and Austria. Speakers pledged patriotism and volunteers offered services if war comes. Telegrams promising financial aid were sent from across the state as Daily scores join California volunteer companies drilling for defense.
A proverb urges careful speech and guarded conduct to build both wealth and reputation, implying that measured words and prudent actions yield long term standing and trust. The saying frames speech as a form of investment.
Tacoma plans a vast stadium adjoining Tacoma High School with a natural amphitheater. By Oct 20, $100,000 is being raised with half already subscribed for use in the World’s Fair races and athletic events.
In Columbus Ohio this week the International Bible convention will convene, one of the most important gatherings for Bible study in America. Delegates arrive as leaders of the Worlds Student Christian federation plan events to promote intelligent study and use of the English Bible, with public school Bible usage cited among key issues.
Delegates from nearly all major U S railroad systems attend the three day session in Washington begun by the American Association of Railway Superintendents of Bridge and Buildings. In Milford New Brunswick experts from agriculture and horticultural societies and New England colleges join the New Hampshire State Horticultural Society for a three day meeting.
Fall River hosts the seventh annual meeting of the Massachusetts State Conference of Charities beginning this evening. Attendees include men and women devoted to poverty relief disease prevention and crime reform. A hygiene exhibit installed by the Boston association for the relief and control of tuberculosis showcases the society's teachings.
Indianapolis hosts the 16th annual convention of the National Spiritualist Association as leaders denounce mediumship tricks and slate writing. George Whites of Washington, DC, secretary, notes planned documents on the movement, with new state associations forming nationwide.
Sugar factory shuts down this morning awaiting improved roads after rain left deplorable conditions. Operations pause until weather clears and better conditions allow safe arrival of sugar and supplies to resume at the factory bins.
The Amalgamated Sugar factory shuts down as storms halt beet harvest traffic. Roads are unusable, beets cannot reach bins, and only the fire department operates to keep furnaces burning until transport resumes. Once rains ease and fields dry, hauling restarts and the plant reopens.
Austrian torpedo boats were seized by a British steamer for carrying arms to Montenegro. The incident is seen as likely to influence negotiations over the recognition of the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria and neighboring powers.
The Am drew's church at Richmond Staten Island opened today's services marking its 200th anniversary with memorials to Bishop Potter. Distinguished clergy from across the country attended and will join tomorrow's program.
A gang attacked the bank in Hurst mining town early morning, stole 1600 dollars, and held people at gunpoint while armed residents fired from windows. The outlaws fled amid a hail of bullets. a posse pursues them.
Quote attributed to B. P. Whipple describes Pooks as lighthouses set in the vast sea of time, conveying a metaphorical view of enduring guidance and memory.
A succinct quotation notes that the idea of free thought can degenerate into bigotry when taken to an extreme, attributed to Horace Grvely. The line frames a caution about how liberal rhetoric can mask intolerance.
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