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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
8
Notice that the Roesch and Bunker partnership is dissolved by mutual consent with Walter Bunker retiring and Herman Roesch continuing the business. Roesch will pay debts and collect accounts. Also a competent girl is sought for general housework by Mrs H E Coolidge at Fifth Street and O Avenue.
The article notes that local option and liquor traffic issues dominate contests in many states while national questions drift. It cites New York where Hughes seeks re election amid a national spotlight, and Illinois where Deneen faces Stevenson overshadowing the Bryan Taft presidential vote.
An East Asia oriented story notes Japan endorses calling an oriental conference and aiding its realization. A leading informal alliance of scholars and public figures seeks a Japan America understanding and hopes to present a three nation England America Japan conference to governments.
Robertson became the first American to win the Cup after an on track setback near the end of the race. He set a new single lap record at 69.7 mph and held off Lytle in an Isotta car for second place. Officials declared the race finished after the dramatic late surge.
The article notes a shaky Bryan in the South with uncertain regional counts. Connecticut and Rhode Island are doubtful while Oklahoma shows shifts toward the Democratic candidate. Postmaster Lachner gave lectures to St Francis academy and the local high school on the Postoffice Department’s organization and functions.
Growers on the Amés tract pool crops and set a 1.25 per box price. They claim to have premium fruit and will hold until spring for better returns. The pooled stock includes Ganoa Ben Davis York Imperial Rome Beauties and similar varieties across about 15 cars and 9000 boxes.
The Star reports Taft won the straw vote with 28 to 13 over Bryan, correcting an error claiming Taft’s defeat last night. The tally shows Taft leading at the Kaffee Klatch event.
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