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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
8
The fight features Nelson pressing Gans across rounds with brutal jabs and body blows. Gans sustains facial cuts as Nelson drives the pace, landing decisive punches in round 1 and throughout, with blood noted from Nelson’s mouth later in the bout.
San Francisco Sept 9 Preparations are under way to teach Danish literature at the University of California following a regents decision. The Danish National Society offers to fund the chair, with the condition that it may be discontinued after a two year trial.
Washington reports a large crowd watched aeroplane pilot Wright reach about 120 feet during a flight. He claimed he could have continued 10 to 15 minutes longer with more gasoline. The display solidified Wright as the world’s greatest aviator in the eyes of army officials and citizens.
An operator maintained an average speed of 38 miles per hour, two hours below the government contract requirement for a straight course. Wright lifted the machine to altitudes of 60 and 70 feet during the test.
Notice to hereby given that Charles F Clancey of Sioux Falls SD who on July 8 1908 made an oath statement No 6140 for Bey NWY Ey SW BW Sex Rec Q1 Np 4 South Range 38 East Willamette meridian has filed notice of intention to make final timber and stone proof to establish claim to land above described before the register and receiver of the U S land office at La Grande Oregon on September 25 1908 Claimant names witnesses Kathryn Connors Amanda Miller John K Wright Walter Spencer and others.
The recap describes Nelson pressing Gans with repeated body and jaw blows, Gans countering with uppercuts and rights to the jaw, crowd reactions, and referee cautions as rounds progress with close exchanges and shifting momentum.
A Kansas newspaper column outlines preparations for a big convention with about 100 delegates. Mrs B C Moore chairs arrangements and Mrs Robert Nowlin is permanent secretary. Committees include Credential, Entertainment, Music, Hospitality, Decoration, Pages and Ushers, and Hall. The convention spans three days with permanent meeting places to be chosen.
An offer headlines a sale at Red Cross Drug Store featuring two tablets and two pencils for the price of one. The invariant unit pricing suggests a buy one get one deal aimed at budget shoppers.
Socialist candidate Eugene V Debs will speak to Stanford University students this Saturday. He was denied use of the Stanford church, which is reserved for religious services, prompting a likely outdoor address.
New York Ithaca Sept 7 State Senator Owen Cashidy, defeated for renomination for voting against anti race track gambling bills, will run as an independent. Ben Conger named to Cashidy's seat after supporting Governor Hughes. Cashidy had doubted until the last minute, voting No when bills stalled in the Senate.
Ezekiel H Hill of La Grande Oregon filed final timber proof to establish his claim land described as SW SE section 12 township 4 south range 37 Ei W M. The hearing before the register and receiver at La Grande Oregon is set for November 10 1908. Witnesses named M F Clark Frank Bartmoss Frank Gabhart Charles Broadhurst all from La Grande Oregon.
The meeting at the old Elica hall is urged with President Ivanhoe asking unenrolle republicans to attend. A large turnout is desired as reports from committees will be read. Gavel falls at 7 20 p m. Delegates to the state Taft Sherman flow meet in Portland on Tuesday TM 11th at 10 a m.
A vintage ad promises free delivery of drug store goods with no extra charge. A bicycle messenger will be on his way almost immediately after the caller hangs up, guaranteeing prompt service and customer satisfaction to save time for buyers.
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