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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
4
United Press Telegraph Service lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. It notes the paper will not publish articles under a nom de plume and requires signed submissions, with display ad rates available on request and local reading notices priced per line.
A dated moral note condemns profanity as useless and harmful to individuals and society. It argues no one benefits from such language, calling it disgusting to the refined and insulting to peers. The statement emphasizes decorum and social harmony.
A California fruit firm representative praised the Grande Ronde valley for its Ganos noting superior color compared with Rogue River Yakima and Hood River. He said sizes were below the usual four-tier stock average and expected local growers would face similar packing challenges when moving to market. He aimed to buy apples mainly for California.
The piece notes a 22 mill tax as a modest measure to guard property owners in the county. It recalls boosters’ surprise at a debt figure of 200000 dollars, suggesting a recent shift toward frugal governance and cautious borrowing.
Timothy Nay is reported selling in Walla Walla at 16 to 17 dollars per ton. Demand on the coast remains strong while Alaska trade has weakened from recent years.
Leo McCoy was tried before Justice of the Peace Stewart and fined 15 dollars for assaulting a brakeman on the passenger train last Sunday night. The fine was paid. An earlier report described an organized gang on the train that confiscated hat checks, with arrests at Telecaset and Union station and officers corraling a half closed on the head end of the engine.
Rome reports the minister of marine ordered the Italian cruisers Piermont and Etruria to accompany the ambassador Due Abdrust to Italy following a channel dispute with Catherine Bikina. The move reflects intensified Italian diplomacy during the ongoing tension.
Summary notes Union County nearing debt payoff with a lower tax levy. It claims the county is financially stronger than in previous years and will soon pay warrants from a cleaned treasury. The 1908 assessment lists value by category including land, improvements, machinery, stock, and livestock totaling 7,109,835 dollars.
The Bra sel vs. O. FR. & N. Co. case opened with evidence after jury wooing. Plaintiffs claim railway negligence caused a rail failure that led to leg amputation. the railroad argues railing removal during engine repairs. The Ingles case follows, involving injuries from a rip-track backing incident. both suits hinge on fault and damages to be decided by the jury.
Oregon Valley Land Company offers 91,000 cash for undivided farmland contracts from 1 to 1000 acres across Southern Oregon. Land spans Klamath Lakeview Warner Catlow valleys with irrigation rights, town lots at Lakeview, and a push to open the former Oregon Central Military Road grant to settlers and development.
Fairbanks on October 20 reports Marshal Love ordering arrests after a nighttime gathering where men played a game described as panging and other simple social diversions. No further trouble was noted and no shakeup occurred in the city.
United States Senator Fulton spoke to a large Pendleton audience last night. He delivered a vigorous address criticizing the present administration, outlining current and planned achievements, and detailing Republican proposals. He was in fine form and received frequent applause.
California suffragettes prepare an extensive campaign to disseminate literature. They started a movement culminating in a staged event at the state legislature next session with woman lecturers touring the state.
The county board of equalization led by County Judge Henry with Assessor R A Hug and Derik Ed Wright sits this week to hear petitions from residents claiming their valuations were wrong. Petitions must be sworn and filed during this week to be considered, with all facts sworn and presented by Saturday evening.
Ban Rafael Oct 20 report states Samuel Hartzel a wealthy broker of Pittsburg died from a bullet wound to the brain. He had been despondent and attempted suicide due to loneliness and weariness of life. He left an amount of $100,000 referenced in the report.
In Paris on October 206 the American inventor Wil weed teers 1 is cited with esteem for his contributions. The fragment notes international recognition and a commemorative acknowledgment by local authorities.
Department of the Interior notice from La Grande Oregon dated October 5 1905 announces Elza B Pender of Vancouver Washington as claimant for a U S land claim in townships 4 and 6 south ranges 85 and 84 with sworn statement 61862 and intends to file on December 1 1906. It lists witnesses Vid C Brichoux John Kissel John W Maitland and Base B Sever and includes a closing aphorism on pride and civility.
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