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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription rates and editorial policies. Classified and local notices are priced per line, with penalties for unsigned contributed pieces, and disclaimers about nom de plume articles and display ad rates.
A Riverside era editorial records a factory owner warning that two of three workers lack future planning while detailing wheat shortages and harvest risks. It contrasts labor habits with national moves to build a navy and militiamen, urging bread reserves amid drought and rain calamities and a boxing bout recap closes the page.
A Mississippi Valley lumberman issues a plea for thoughtful land use and prudent management of fertile country surrounding towns. He notes the need for a business college in the state and asks for a capable leadership to establish one, reflecting on investment in regional education and redevelopment.
A. P. Armstrong LL.B. announces a two floor Portland school with 65 by 100 feet, $20,000 equipment, large faculty and year round operation. It touts high quality instruction and invites open admissions and free catalogues with references from banks, newspapers and business leaders in Portland.
JACK D OBRIEN argues federal union best adapts to expansion and warns against state power eroding through non use. He says predatory corporations exploit dual sovereignty, urging robust interstate and state regulation to protect the public while supporting railroad efficiency.
The text argues that managers must protect rail lines and wage workers while the Democratic party distinguishes virtuous railroad owners from predatory financiers. It calls for value assessment of properties, preventing stock watering, and lowering rates without harming workers or service. It urges government action to restore trust between investers and the public.
Samuel Cosgrove is the Republican nominee for governor as returns come in from the first primary. Ankeny and Jones contest remains tight with slow counting and uncertain totals across counties. Walla Walla shows a Ankeny edge while other counties favor Jones, officials report neck and neck races.
In King County and statewide race notes at 3 o clock, the leading candidate is poised to win on the first choice ballot. By combining the first and second choice ballots the leader eclipses former Governor McBride, who holds second place with his nearest rival trailing.
Cardinal Vannutelli arrived from the papal court and was received by King Edward as a vast Catholic procession filled the streets. A planned parade of 14,000 Catholic school children is set for Saturday, with thousands more witnessing the clerical demonstration in Westminster.
Next Monday marks the opening of the Ga Grande School of Music for the new year. Prof. Day expects a large class on opening day and prospective students are urged to enroll early by calling ahead.
An account describes John Coirl meeting a freight train at a rail yard after attempting to escape a switch. He was struck, dragged, and severely mutilated, with body parts severed. The coroner’s inquest or authorities hold the remains awaiting burial instructions.
Republican union organizers plan a meeting in Union to form a county club. County Chairman Pearo and others travel from Taft-Sherman area to Union tomorrow night to organize the club. A large turnout is expected and the same organizing method used locally will be adopted at Union.
Readable lines indicate a local drugstore motto or slogan promising reliable service. No clear event, person, or date appears to anchor a full news item.
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