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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1905

Page

4

Voters’ Referendum and Direct Initiative Overview

The text explains compulsory and optional referendum as voter veto power on laws and bonds, notes Oregon and South Dakota practices, and introduces direct initiative. It discusses guarded representative government, political evolution, and the spread of initiative and referendum to several states and regions.

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Autoist Imprisoned for Manslaughter in Child Death

Elliot F Sheppard, grandson of the late WH Vanderbilt, found guilty of manslaughter for running over a 12 year old girl on August 29. Sentenced to three months in prison with no respite, plus 600 francs and 20,000 francs awarded to the child's parents. Damages to be paid jointly by Sheppard and the employing automibile company. Thief matter noted in report.

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Hogs From Nebraska Reach Baker County Market

Baker City butchers say they must import hogs from Nebraska to Baker County for sale off the block due to local scarcity and high prices in the home market. The move is a new development in regional trade.

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Free delivery service offered by Red Sul Newlin Drug Co

The Red Sul Newlin Drug Co announces a free delivery service inviting customers to call and have any goods delivered. The notice emphasizes welcoming new customers and assures satisfactory goods and prices.

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Stubblefield Lewis Building Summer House Hattie Ralston C. Ralston Staniels & Jarman la Grande EM Wellman & CO Adams Ave A. B.C Nebraska Cash Mrs Maggie Shearer Gall Foley Witildr & Co Grande Ronde Lumber Co Perry, Oregon the City Grocery and Bakery Polack Stoddard Lumber CO Julius A Brewery Oesch ST. Louis Larsen & Norrie
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