14 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
1
Across the campaign scene, racing interests, machines, and politicians clash over a renomination bid for governor. Roosevelt Root’s outspoken stance pressures the party as factions clash amid bitter resistance from the Republican machine.
At Saratoga on September 14 the Republican state convention began with a potential all out battle over Charles Hughes renomination. Elihu Root chairs, may run. Frank Black and Joseph Choate likely to be pledged to Hughes opponents. Timothy Woodruff leads the anti renomination drive. Roosevelt backs Hughes.
Spokane reports no progress in solving the murder of A. T. Thomas, a Malo area rancher. His mangled body was found by the roadside near his home after attackers burned a building worth 2500 dollars. The widow and son were at Spokane when notified. the son recalls a single known enemy, with robbery not suspected.
Judge Knowles grants a decree of divorce to Mrs Lou McKinzie and Toy McKinzie. They reside in Union.
A late night crash on the Lake Shore at Chesterton Indiana between a theater train and an excursion train left Mrs Esther He cox of Chicago and an unknown individual dead and four dozen injured or dying. The theater locomotive rammed the rear coach of the excursion train trapping passengers under wreckage as the siding switch may have been left open.
The piece urges parents in the city to inspect the congested Central school building where several grades and the complete high school are housed. It argues that without a new building the next school year cannot open safely and calls for prompt action to demand a central facility.
Idaho Supreme Court rules unanimously to deny Dubois attorneys demurrer and to review merits of the party ticket. Court will judge which slate is entitled to the Democratic name and will consider 16 questions on Wallace conventions and state convention procedures. The decision upholds the Tolaho primary law as the basis for delegate selection and tests the Pach ticket.
The opening report shows a substantial enrollment increase over last year with the high school alone expanding from 77 to 112 students and the total city attendance approaching 1200. Plans for additional rooms and seating are discussed as the board faces space challenges in North La Grande and the new high school building.
Debs, the nodalist candidate for president, arrives in Portland aboard the Red special tonight for a speaking engagement. A large parade is planned, with a procession starting from the depot.
A fragment from a local page notes a reform gesture by a faction blaming indifference to poverty. The terse item hints at political tension and social critique within a civic discussion.
San Francisco reports a Millonaire widow, Mrs J. Am Lawrence, seeking a new husband after the death of her spouse who left a fortune. She explains she was drugged at Golden Gate Park where she was found unconscious, and she claims to be the widow of J. Mawrence of Los Angeles. The widow offers few commitments today.
Yesterday’s baseball results show Portland 0 and Oakland 17 with San Francisco 4 01.
Huachuca Ariz Sept 1 Colonel Stewart called the Dreyfus of the American army is ordered back to Fort Grant and forbidden the 90 mile ride. From Denver General Thomas orders him to report for duty. He plans to travel by train to Wilcox then to the post with a companion guard. He cites heart distress and resists retirement before a court martial while seeking a four month furlough.
Taft faces internal questions as Arthur Vorys schedules a speech in Cincinnati and outlines a southern and western tour. The report notes an expected return from New York tonight ahead of a likely tour start on September 9.
A cryptic aphorism suggests that ultimate truth cannot be found by fostering a ile, implying a search beyond misused methods or distractions. The fragment hints at deeper inquiry and skepticism about simplistic paths to wisdom.
Bryan praises Roosevelt for a public letter of yesterday. He says Roosevelt would back Taft if alive, questioning what Roosevelt knows of Taft’s opinions. Bryan attacks Taft's labor stance and tariff trust positions, urging clearer actions from Taft and the administration.
Tacoma Washington September 14 96th session of the Puget Sound conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church commences and runs all week Bishop Edwin H Hughes will preside and appointments for the ensuing year will be announced.
San Francisco September 14 Joe Grins former heavyweight champion speaks out amid retirement chatter. He declares he has no desire to stay in boxing if unable to compete at his peak and praises the current top rival as the best he ever faced.
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