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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
8
The article reports that Hal Verson is freed from a second charge after a confession is considered, leaving one count subject to a fine. It notes the prior $250 fine by Stewart was appealed to the circuit court and potentially overturned.
The report notes Halverson is cleared while Santora pleads guilty, shifting the burden to himself. It suggests a jailed sentence for a first offense and outlines a crowded docket as court sessions begin. District Attorney Ivanhoe plans a vigorous push to ensure guilty parties are punished.
The editorial outlines a potential party fight over a local option bill with Republicans courting caucus discipline while Democrats seek advantage. It notes a rocky House balance and doubts over temperance caucus adherence. Also discussed are extending last year’s appropriation act to prevent unspent funds from reverting and boosting state militia powers to counter night riders and cross border raids in tobacco country.
A report describes strict truancy rules forcing eighth graders to remain in the high school study room for a half hour after dismissal as punishment. Students face no recess and endure inconvenience while teachers herd them to clear the building.
Sanford and Hawes figure in a saloon incident tied to Munn and Holverson. Sanford pleads guilty to a direct charge and is bound over to the circuit court. A second charge faces a possible fine if Sanford’s plan holds. Hawes testified that he did not serve the drink.
The Central Church of Christ lists Bible school at 9:45 a m praise and prayer at 10:45 the Lord's Supper at 11 address by J R Knodell of Portland Junior Endeavor at 11:30 Our P E joins in union meeting at Methodists 6:36 to 7:18 preaching at 7:30 p m with the sermon Three Men and Their Masters Money Rev O H King pastor.
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