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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1910
Page
4
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Attorney McMahon accuses Hofer of multiple wrongs and threatens a libel suit while Hofer, a Salem gubernatorial hopeful, faces public scrutiny over his conduct and campaign image. The piece urges Hofer to sue to defend support and integrity.
The Townsend case notes that rural districts prohibit unlicensed joints under local option laws. Evidence shows Townsend ran a remote county joint where police regulation was lax, but strict rules effectively barred licenses for men in distant areas.
In La Grande supporters mix up prohibition with alleged prohibition and discuss the measure’s effectiveness. They argue the local option failed to deliver expected results when voters approved it.
Cove juryman Mr. Seever told the Observer he favors La Grande and expects it to become a large city. He cited Cove’s capacity to supply fruit to a town of 40,000 if needed.
In St Paul on September 19 interest grows as Congressman Tawney seeks renomination in Minnesota's first district against insurgent Sydney Anderson with Pinchot among Anderson backers. Anderson is said to have a fair chance against Tawney.
Land Attorney Brichoux says federal revision to land openings affects Baker County more than Union and Wallowa, with October 22 as the opening date. He notes little change in Union and Wallowa counties and no new notices beyond revised Baker County descriptions, easing prior concerns.
A Detroit Free Press snippet notes a summer cottage with an unusual feature: wooden partitions between the bedrooms instead of curtains, described as splendid.
A cryptic couplet notes a bashful lover blushing when he checks his watch and hints at a woman involved in the case. Harvard Lam appears as a referenced figure in this lyrical clue.
A Washington Post line notes a woman's impatience with waiting for the next car as she rides toward home, suggesting a preference for quicker passage over longer waits. The quip captures urban commuting sentiment and daily tension in transit life.
A collage of playful lines from Judge's Library and comic exchanges at Cornell Widow. The verses joke about bees and busy schedules while a lecture on appendicitis is playfully teased. A Catholic Standard quip notes why boys rhyme with noise.
A reader reports Prown offered $500 to resign membership. response suggests waiting for a higher bid. The exchange is quoted from Toronto Saturday Night with a taunting note about persistence.
In a quirky food note the Chicago News hints a desire for boneless shail after praising boneless codfish and boneless ham. The playful remark suggests a trend toward convenient boneless cuts in daily meals.
Jerome Bonaparte newly crowned king of Westphalia dines at a Palais Royal restaurant with two jovial companions. He names one secretary and another librarian, but the bill and a stolen imperial watch lead to police involvement and an official inquiry.
The article highlights Congressman Ellis securing three federal building appropriations in Oregon, joining the Ways and Means Committee, aiding veterans with private bills and pensions, and leading in river and harbor funding. It notes 26 years in district service and ten years in Congress, urging voters not to change.
An ordinance reported by T P s London Weekly states Jerome is ordered to Westphalia at once and forbidden from making any appointments until he reaches his capital. The notice notes immediate travel and restrictions on authority as part of a royal or imperial directive.
Miss Mary S Ames to succeed Mrs G Howland Shaw as president of the Massachusetts Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage. Lady Cook of London travels to Italy to study women’s finance. Ellen W Pendleton acting president at Wellesley College after Caroline Hazard resigns. Mrs Hartborough Sherard forms Caele Dick society to aid birds. Paris infant prodigy Antoinette de Romani, 1½, plays violin and piano and speaks several languages. Proof exchange ends with a childlike dialogue about intelligence.
A fragmentary note hints at ambitious public works, mentioning canals and planetary research. The stream of unreadable text leaves key names and dates unclear, but suggests a discussion of value increases and future development. Further context is needed to identify speakers and locations.
A man acts unusually to create an opportunity to settle a score, prompting police attention as neighbors report strange behavior and a clash over perceived grievances. Statements from witnesses and local officials outline the motive as retaliation.
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