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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1909

Page

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Unite Farmers Schedule Forming Union County Meeting

A call is issued to form the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union in Union County. State Organizer H D G Cox from Walla Walla arrives to push the plan. This marks the first east of the Blue Mountains and aims to unite tillers of the south into a national organization.

Mers’ Educational & Co-operative Union Court House H.D. G. Cox Walla Walla Blue Mountains Umatilla County Washington Grater

Fight Plans for Jeffries Johnson Bout Laid Today

Fight promoters Coffroth and Brady arrive in Omaha to arrange the world famed prize fight. Report continues on page 8.

Coffroth and Brady Omaha

American Ship Explodes Off Marseilles Killing Crew

Eighteen hundred gallons of kerosene on the three masted schooner Jules Henry from Philadelphia exploded in Marseilles. Eight men were killed and seven mortally wounded. three crew members were rescued, condition serious. Ship blown to bits. few parts found.

Philadelphia Marseilles France Jules Henry Philadephia

Hughes Score Another Tally Rapped By New Statue

New York April 1 Big insurance companies lost their bid to repeal Governor Hughes insurance law limiting new business to 150 million dollars annually. Justice James A O Gorman ruled the section constitutional defeating the companies appeal. The case is expected to go to the US Supreme Court. Ben Zubrick of the Golden Rule plans to leave for Bend soon.

James A. O'Gorman Supreme Court of New York County United States Supreme Court

Surrender of Eastman Jones Ends Uprising Backbone

Pierce Oklahoma April 1 With the surrender to troops at daybreak this morning of Eastman Jones a brother in law of Chief Crazy Snake Indian outlaw who is terrorizing this district the backbone of the uprising is broken Jones has gone to the hills to induce Snake to surrender to them

Pierce Okla Eastman Jones Crazy Snake Jones Snake

Revolt in Chihuahua as tax clash erupts with Indians and ranchers

Mexican ranchers and Temasachar Indians clash near San Andreas after tax collectors and deputies are killed while enforcing higher duties on oxen and horses. Government troops and rurales are dispatched as insurgents flee, severing telegraph lines to cut off news for days.

Chihuahua Mex San Andreas Cmichers

Alaska's 800 Mile Long Dog Race Draws Attention

In Seattle April 1 report the Sporting World highlights the annual novelty dog race in Alaska. The event spans 800 miles and attracts notable interest as teams prepare for a grueling testing of endurance and strategy.

Alaska

Retrenchments Hit Bio Factories Across Pittsburgh Area

April 1 report shows United States Steel Corp plans to cut payroll by 1.5 to 2 million by trimming high salaried posts in McKeesport and other plants. Twenty two department heads at National Tube Co in McKeesport had salaries cut or resigned. Pennsylvania Steel Co imposes a 10 percent wage cut across departments affecting about 6,000 of 9,000 total workers.

National Tube Company McKeesport United States Steel Corporation Harrisburg Pennsylvania Steel Company

Powder Valley Irrigation Project Heads to Salem Decision

At a meeting of the state land board in Salem on April 1 two factions vied to take over 50,000 acres in lower Powder Valley near Baker City. W. D. Thatcher favored independent control while Eagle Valley Railroad Company backed O A Finkleburg and A B Jacobs for an electric line beyond Powder Valley. The attorney general seeks a contract satisfactory to the state. if not, the U.S. government may prosecute, delaying completion but aiming for better long term results.

Powder Valley Eagle Valley Stats U. S

Famous temple burned in Tokyo destroys historic Shogunate link

The Tug uawa Shogunate temple, Japan's famous edifice, was totally destroyed by fire this morning in Tokyo. The loss is valued at 5,006,000 and is seen as a national disaster due to its ties to modern Japan and feudal eras of warring shoguns.

Tokio Tuguawa

New Security State Bank of St. Paul Incorporation

Beginning today St. Paul will host a new bank named the Security State Bank of St. Paul. Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state setting capital stock at 25 000 dollars.

ST. Paul, Minn St. Paul Security State Bank of Caytal

Sperry Departs Washington for Newport Mission

Admiral Sperry leaves Washington for Newport to join the Internal Waterways Commission. He will oversee the war college library and archives in that role.

Washington Admiral Sperry Newport Internal Waterways Commission War College Library and Archives

Judge Bean to Hear Anna Oliver Case in Pendleton

Interest in the case of Anna Oliver ye Pred Synhorst will be revived in this city tomorrow for argument before Judge Bean of Pendleton. He comes here to take the name of Judge Knowles who was fimatic at eettle eye. The case centers on a ground dispute over land alleged to be part of the street.

Judge Bean Pendleton Judge Knowles Eettle Eye

Mrs Ainsworth Dies After Long Illness in Mar Park

Mrs Joseph Ainsworth of Mar Park died after a nine year illness. Survived by husband and several children. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 o clock from the L D 8, taler pacie.

Joseph Ainsworth Mar Park L. D Talerpacie

Scarcity of Renters Shrinks South Side Housing Market

Real estate men report rental housing is tighter than weeks ago with few desirable vacancies on the South side of the track. Contractors anticipate a surge of building activity in the spring.

William Shell Burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery

William Shell died yesterday morning and was buried this afternoon in the Odd Fellows cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Ford Ells at the Christian church. Shell leaves several children. a daughter aged eight is cared for by Mr. and Mrs. George Cleaver.

William Shell Ford Ells The Christian Church Shell George Cleaver

McCully Divorce Restores Snodgrass Name Judith resumes maiden name

Judgment granted in the divorce case of Judith McCully versus Guy B E McCully. By court order Judith reverts to her maiden name Judith Snodgrass.

Judith McCully Guy BE. McCully Judith Snodgrass

Photographer Clyde Johnson Visits Elgin on Business

Clyde Johnson, a photographer from Elgin, is in the city on a business trip to conduct assignments and meet clients.

Clyde, Johnson Elgin The City

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