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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
8
A letter from A J Nusbaum praises Foage Honey and Tar for a lingering summer cold. The document includes a summons from La Grande Justice Court against Jesse Palmer, detailing a $15.54 claim and court deadlines, published in the La Grande Weekly Observer starting September 11.
Justice Stewart is informed of the case after evidence suggests Lewis must appear before the next circuit term. District Attorney Ivanhoe represents the state while Eugene Ashwell defends Lewis. Bonds set at 960 dollars. unable to post, Lewis remains in custody as the matter proceeds.
A correspondent demands an immediate investigation into accusations against the Denver convention administration and Bryan campaign. The writer, backing Haskell as Denver resolutions chair and national committee treasurer, asks for proof or a means to establish truth regarding the charge endorsed by the president.
The legality of action by the Justice Court in Dr Stevenson’s case charged with practicing dentistry without a license will be tested in a writ of review before Judge Manches in the afternoon. The case has been appealed to the circuit court and the defense argues the legality of steps taken by the justice court. Arguments have been taken under advisement. Attorney Cochran appears for the defendant.
The passage quotes Bryan criticizing Taft over campaign contributions from corporations. It notes Taft’s claim of no corporate gifts and accuses Bryan of misrepresenting the timing, referencing a Republican-led law passed six months before the Denver convention. The piece labels Bryan dishonest while praising Taft as a law-abiding citizen.
In Nebraska Lancaster Precinct No 4 at Fairview W B Bryan polling place the primary results recorded 33 Republicans and 26 Democrats. Another tally in the same precinct showed 43 Republicans to 35 Democrats. A former resident, Beyse, noted his move to a more balanced precinct and joked about reforming Lancaster No 4 to swing the vote.
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