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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1910
Page
1
Teddy Taft endorses the Taft program during a Sioux Falls appearance. The Colonel speaks in praise and momentum builds as supporters gather.
The report notes President Taft's tariff plan and commends a tariff commission while noting differing views that the board is not an official commission. A tourist departed Omaha early for a working tour north.
In Sioux City and Sioux Falls Roosevelt backs Taft's tariff commission proposal and broad powers for the board. He says the commission offers the best solution and notes Senator Dolliver introduced the amendment. He cites mixed reception in the press and recalls past talks at Ak-Sar-Ben and a guild hall speech.
W O Wigglesworth outlines the Catherine Creek road project with fill concerns, rock work, and temporary crossings. The route will shorten the Union to Catherine Creek travel by about a mile and a half and promote a scenic coast drive with engineering strength. The effort earns thanks to Mayor L A Wright and Judge Henry for early and ongoing support.
Chicago Sept 3. President Moorehead of the Illinois operators said the situation remained unchanged and called a meeting of the entire mine operators association for Monday. Demands will be submitted and settlement expected if accepted.
The board of army engineers surveying irrigation projects in the Northwest disbanded after a conference with Secretary Ballinger. He stated the board’s report will not influence reclamation service administration and that inspections will continue under Newell.
Gurlingame California September 3 William H Crocker plans a $2000 temporary pavilion for the debut of Miss Ethel Crocker set for next Thursday night. The event aims to surpass recent debaters featuring wealthy daughters and will attract local attention.
Friends of Thomas Watson press for his gubernatorial bid after a 4000 strong crowd in Atlanta jeered him as he spoke against Candidate Hoke Smith and he reportedly fainted.
Ber Eberhard, driver for the La Grande Mesa company delivery wagon, was injured in a runaway and tip-over on Adams Avenue in front of the Japanese colony. One horse was bruised. The driver's residence is near the flouring mill. Injuries are not believed serious.
Paul Claghstone, former Idaho house speaker and defeated gubernatorial hopeful, says he will contest Governor Brady’s nomination after alleging Brady and rival candidate Owell spent between $50,000 and $75,000 each in the campaign. He claims this violates campaign finance limits of 750 dollars.
Chicago reports a suffragist demonstration in Oak Park with a parade and a mass meeting at the Oak Park theatre. Leaders will expound the principles of the movement as social equality is pursued on this day.
Five thousand tons of Chinese coal, the first consignment for local markets, has been received in San Francisco aboard the Steamer Sark from Chingwanteo. The English firm shipping it seeks secrecy and plans regular trips to supply the western coasts, signaling broader Pacific shipments.
A stranger firefighter was killed by a falling tree south of La Grande in Union County while forest fires rage in eastern Oregon. The body, identified as Louis Seglo, was taken to La Grande and then to Southern California for further inquiry into his identity.
Civic event in La Grande named to be held at the Elks Auditorium on Thursday in September from 2 to 6 and 7 to 10 pm. The general committee announced prize lists for yard display indoor displays and bouquets with prizes ranging from 50 cents to five dollars for various classes and color schemes.
The dispute over the location of a new high school in Union was argued in court today with the school board led by T. H. Crawford and 160 petitioners represented by BR. F. Wilson. Judge Knowles had issued a temporary injunction blocking construction at the courthouse site while the case is considered, and a decision was deferred for soon.
Tuxton Arizona Sept 3 Postmaster General Hitchcock declares no ambition to become United States Senator from Arizona. He plans to remain in his current post through the end of this administration.
Rejoicing on the east side as eighty thousand cloakmakers prepare to return to work after a victory. Employers concede every demand and grant union hiring preference. Nine hour day and average weekly wage set at 10 and 25 with pacework. some shops open today, others Tuesday.
The Vanderbilt event titled Reggie Vanderbit's big horse show dinner in Newport Rhode Island tonight is canceled due to issues with Reggie's string of horses. The show began today under supervision of his team.
Dozens arrested after 59 indictments by the grand jury. Arraignments held at 3 o clock. Names listed include Ike Gaber Wess Hughes Julius Fisher John Rogers J M Ferguson Frank Kellar Cris Wright William Hesse John Adams J N Wills Grant Lincoln B F Wade Ulrich Lottes Chas McClure L Remmilard Ike Dawson Henry Bader Jack Patten Otto Young George Bridges and Enewick.
In Halifax the Anglican Congress marks 300 years since the first English church service in Canada. Annapolis Royal hosts the 1610 baptism by a Jesuit priest of Micmac Indians, with the 1710 First Church of England services noted. Nova Scotia’s All Saints Cathedral will be formally dedicated during the congress as leading churchmen from the US England and Canadian provinces attend.
A garbled notice describes registration issues affecting voters and accommodation for voting. The fragment mentions the United States and rear areas, with unclear references to dates and entities, implying disarray in eligibility or polling access.
The article notes racing at a world meet with jockeys entered and substantial prize funds. It describes admissions, ten day sale details, amateur contests, and a plan for ten days of events. Denver and Overland Park host aviation and state fair features with livestock, horticultural, and agricultural displays noted as top in the country.
President Taft departs for St Paul where on Monday he will deliver the keynote address at the National Conservation Congress. He will have a brief stay and will not meet former President Roosevelt, who arrives in St Paul the next day.
Posters and handbills plan to canvass Union County to advertise the fair with Roy Currey and George Currey Jr sending loads of bills along country roads and towns. Newspapers in the region keep the fair before readers as organizers drop speeches from this year’s program, focusing on music and attractions to draw crowds.
President faces opposition to Holmes' Interior appointment amid western delegation scrutiny. Governor Hayes travels to St Paul for a conservation congress and denies prior backing for western governors. He supports state forest control and plans talks with Idaho’s Brady and Montana’s Norris. Oregon’s Bowerman sends a delegation from Helena.
The New England Fat Men's Club hosts a three day outing in Boston starting Sept 8. Members, totaling about 1 0 0 0 on the rolls and an estimated 270 tons combined weight, will engage in sports and high jinks. Rumors say several will face court martial for alleged use of anti fat drugs, with bail or treatment possible if sustained.
Sacramento welcomes about 200000 visitors during the eight day State Fair. The opening day features the formal opening of the fair and the Fiesta of the Dawn of Gold with daily conventions celebrations and added attractions announced for the period.
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