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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1910
Page
1
At Saratoga on Sept 28 the convention platform split the Roosevelt adherents. Taft tariff endorsements angered radicals while rumors say Taft and Roosevelt may align with insurgents like Cummins and Bristow. La Follette remains a contentious stand. The Colonel did not comment on the rumor.
At Saratoga on September 23 the resolutions committee presented a party platform endorsing Taft and his Payne tariff law, declaring war on corrupt politics and business. The report, adopted 22 to 15, praises Taft’s first 18 months, notes tariff reductions, and pledges ongoing inquiries into corruption led by a Republican legislature. Root as permanent chairman urged initiative and direct primary. Roosevelt’s influence signals a potential split for fall elections. Hearst warned Roosevelt risks a counter turn as Gaynor’s nomination debate unfolds.
Thrifty housewives are urged to stock up on salmon as prices near the peak, with the pack small and demand high. Foreign buyers are purchasing large amounts of American salmon, driving up costs though cheaper Alaska pink salmon remains in relatively plentiful supply.
The sixteenth annual Bryn Mawr Horse Show Association exhibition opened today in Philadelphia at the countryside oval. The event runs through Saturday with one thousand dollars in prize money and plates awarded as top entries are honored.
Governor Haskell’s trial on charges of fraud tied to sale of Indian lands and Muskogee lots was postponed in McAlester Oklahoma as government counsel seek time to review whether evidence suffices for conviction.
Tickets for the La Grande band are bought and 200 ribbons printed. A large La Grande delegation will visit Enterprise to attend the fair and meet area business leaders. The train departs at 8 am and returns before midnight, with most local firms represented.
At West Point the academy cancels the Vermont game after the Longan incident. General Barry leads exams. thirty cadets examined with no results. Cadets still refuse to explain their objection, continuing to stand mute.
Rochester dispatch reports that Hearst may push anti-Gaynor sentiment and tilt toward Republicans in 1912 while Democratic leaders seek a Gaynor nomination. The Rochester meeting previews a tense convention with multiple governor hopefuls and a potential shift in statewide loyalties.
A young activist accuses a power developer of trespassing while dictating conservation at a key site. A petition seeks Congress approval for a yearly one million dollar appropriation to support the effort and protect the area.
Fresno speaker Frank Shirt argued against federal a dministrative control of water resources and urged state jurisdiction over hydraulic rights. The Colorado delegation prepared a prayer to Congress requesting one million dollars annually from the reclamation fund to study public streams in arid lands.
Dr J W Edmunds of Seattle has purchased 10 acres of young orchard from Bridges Cleaver Co at Imbler. The eye specialist says the Grande Ronde soil is first class and buys as a business investment likely to yield strong returns.
In Chicago on September 28 the senatorial investigation continued with White on the stand. He denied copying most of the prior session and rejected accusations of trying to blackmail Lorimer by claiming he wrote to Lorimer about a $1000 offer for a vote. Senator Frazier joined the committee today.
Town report says East end of Adams Avenue is making splendid progress and will be completed by week end. Warren Construction predicts finish soon and Depot Street paving will follow. Warner company won a contract to pave 50,000 yards at Twin Falls.
At the American Mining Congress convention in Los Angeles a resolution called for a special investigation committee to probe alleged railroad charges on ore and other shipments. The panel would report its findings to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A dispatch describes a biplane mission carrying supplies to Springfield from Chicago. The operator pledges gasoline and field equipment, tallying a $10,000 reward offered by the Chicago Record Herald.
Twenty Stanford students form the Poison Squad to study effects of certain chemicals as food additives. The aim is to discover curative substances that can be used in California fruits without harming people. The tests are conducted under university supervision in Palo Alto.
Revelstoke report states government detective Frank Julien was killed by the black hand while pursuing Maxi members. The body showed a large black circle marked on the face from forehead to chin with vitrol poured over it. Doctors will send brain tissue for analysis as three Italians are sought by government agents.
Rome reports that one hundred thousand Naples residents fled the cholera threat, with 100 new cases and 74 deaths since Monday. An edict requires entrants to Naples be examined and quarantined if symptoms appear, as authorities seek to curb spread.
Officials finalize results showing a broad spread of Democratic selections as vote 18 is tallied. Counts reflect diverse outcomes across districts and precincts.
Readable counts show the district audit underway with votes still to be tallied. The report notes Democratic coordination gaps and Republican candidates prevailing on the ticket as returns stabilize.
Reported results show Democratic candidates scattered with some on the petition line and Republicans carrying portions of the tallies. Voting for state and local offices included several names such as Albert Abraham Sasi, Jay Bowerman, Ralph Host, Willis Dunniway, and John Lewie among others, with totals listed for each race and official positions noted.
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