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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1909
Page
1
Christopher Cooks aged man from Pennsylvania collapsed and died from heart trouble in front of his brother J C Cooks residence in Roseburg Oregon authorities say. The incident occurred near the depot area after he was found in a wood pile and had consumed carbolic acid.
In Cove on April 5, the Union and Cove played a tame baseball game early, with a single run per side in the second inning. Cove surged ahead with three runs in the fourth and sixth, while Union managed only a ninth inning effort. final score Cove 6 Union 2. Batteries Cove and Gibson. Union Sheets Mc Davis.
The Pacific Mall steamship Indiana is stranded with the armored cruiser California on Magdalena bay rocks. The vessel carries a cargo valued at $500,000 and all aboard remain on deck as rescue chances fade with no imminent salvage.
The Hamburg with Col. Roosevelt aboard reached Naples in the afternoon. Roosevelt landed at the arsenal and left by Duke Ascott's car for luncheon. Ambassador Griscom met the ship, as flags draped streets and public buildings marked the welcome. Visitors from the interior had begun arriving to see the ex president despite a sea storm delaying the landing.
Two amusing comedy reels at the Pastime tonight promise hearty laughter. Billy Sanborn the inimitable Chink and Dage perform stunts unmatched west of New York. Bordeaux and la Jeunese debut in La Grande with five novel dance styles. Fred Swaney shows rapid improvement at Hot Lake.
Robbers entered PF. W. Davis hardware store through a broken rear door and unlocked a dock. Stolen items include a $40 shotgun, two revolvers totaling $20.? Fifty pocket knives valued over $100 and cash from the drawer. The theft occurred between midnight and 4 AM with no leads, though authorities hold a strong clue.
A railroad mail clerk deciphers a garbled address on the mainline and traces it from Mres lammina Walla waco Oregon to Imnaha in Wallowa County Oregon. The solving of the puzzling destination highlights clerk challenge in handling misread mail.
The State Board of high school curricula met at the capitol in Salem to organize and outline future work. Members include J. H. Wilsoy of Portland Academy, Beals of Tillamook, Coshow of Roseburg, and senators Smith of Pendleton and Hedges of Oregon City. The bond will determine which courses of study will be duplicated at Oregon Agricultural College and the University of Oregon.
Letters from Hannibal Missouri report Jack O'Brien remains on bedsheets after a serious workout injury with a baseball club. He is not in a critical condition and will be out for about 60 days. His shoulder and ankle swelling are noted. Traveling Engineer Johnnie Shea, now in Portland, recently visited this city on official business.
Heavy snowfall drenched Union County yesterday and today, bringing relief to farmers and fruitmen. The snow delays floods and protects budding fruit from later frost, though city folks find it less pleasant.
A novelty act featuring talking and walking mechanical men teams with society sketch artists premieres at the Scenic. The new did including all new entertainment is part of a feature film night. Attend the Scenic tonight before the band concert starts.
Workmen repair the roundhouse turntable while Engine 210, one of the new passenger engines, is set for commission tomorrow. Engine 198 receives new tubes and a general overhaul.
Money accumulates at the U S land office awaiting the installation of Colon KR Eberhard as receiver an event anticipated in three weeks. Those who buy land or file final proofs deposit money with the register until the receiver's office resumes duties. Charles Beeles Wallula Arthur Miller Promise August Arp Pendleton and John Bueller Pendleton made proof today.
Four men were arrested Saturday and arraigned on charges of misderte and related offenses. Each was fined ten dollars. two from Baker County did not pay and will serve the terms on the streets. Investigating officers believe liquor was brought in Friday night by Baker City men. One defendant claimed he obtained a prescription for a pint of brandy from a local physician.
Mr and Mrs Edward Hall and Miss Jessie Matheson of Illinois are registered at the Foley house.
The U S Circuit Court in St Louis hears closing arguments in the three year fight to dissolve Standard Oil and its 108 co defendants. Government lawyers led by Frank Kellogg seek permanent injunctions. Rosenthal earns 1000 daily for arguing. Rockefeller not present as judges prepare to rule on whether Standard Oil violated federal law.
F. K. Lowry, agent for the Americas Light end Weer, resumes duties in La Grande after a week away in Boise and other south Idaho posts for his company.
Three divorce results from Elgin were reported this morning. The notices list names and docket numbers, detailing decrees granted in three separate cases.
Mr E B Wood special agent of the O R N arrives in La Grandé and states that no local citizens are suspected of stealing freight. He assures residents and railway officials there is no cause for alarm.
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