06 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1910
Page
1
About 800 women attacked butcher shops after a two cent rise in meat prices, tossing decayed fruit and eggs. Several police were injured and taken to hospitals as 30 nearby shops were damaged before police reserves restored order.
Wiltshire Washington April 4 the city saved dry status by a strong majority 82 in one of its most spirited elections The dry forces claim a large victory while pundits note Dayton's wets gains The total vote reached 26260 with dry 147 wets 115 but all day both sides worked hard and nearly every voter cast a ballot under the new local option law.
Preliminary training focuses on road work with Farmer Burns as pacemaker. Jeffries plans to play handball this afternoon on the new courts while Bob Armstrong, his sparring partner, arrives tonight.
The Wilamette Glee Club en route to Nam pa performs at Hot Lake tonight by special request of Dr Phy. Herman Clark of Grande is a club member. Sanatorium guests anticipate a rare treat as the college boys entertain the guests this evening.
Pittsburg April 6 Five suspects are held after a bank raid on the Victor Banking Company at McKees Rocks. Cashier Tynus Swartz and Manager Samuel Friedman were shot and killed. two others were wounded. Investigators found two dynamite detonators outside the bank shed, left by the four robbers who planned to blow the safe. Loss estimated under $400.
Six or eight fresh broken milch cows available Friday at Grande Ronde Meat Company yards. Inquiries at the City Market. F. B. Stillwell.
Emissaries of J J Hill will begin selecting a proposed Blue Mountains route from near Pendleton tapping the Grande Ronde Valley between Summerville and Elgin. The crew, under Hill’s direction, may survey the region soon though snow blocks crossing the mountains. Rumors place the surveyors in La Grande or the valley next week as they map possible routes for future competition and construction.
Dr William Miller testifies he shot the banker only after suspecting his wife infidelity and being attacked with a hatchet Mrs Saylor stands near the dying man and is alleged to have aided the aftermath serving coffee and sharing in the tragedy Prosecutors present Charles Grice signed statement claiming Miller said Saylor did not attack him
News reports the death of Conductor Frank Rutherford from ptomaine poisoning and his burial in Los Angeles. Mrs Rutherford V, daughter of local residents, is noted as his wife’s sister, with initial funeral plans reportedly changed.
County commissioners and Judge Henry review March bills in the county court session. Court covered 22 days with 16 cases tried, not heavy for the term given the circuit court’s earlier report of business handled.
In Walla Walla on April 6 warrants totaling 4080 were stolen from the Rich Harris Construction company office at the city hall. Secretary Case reports the theft and police are pursuing a clue as news of the heist surfaced after a council ordinance authorizing new warrants was passed.
Sheriff brings Edward Peterson to trial after a March indictment with J R Thompson for selling intoxicating liquor. Thompson pleaded guilty and paid a 250 dollar fine with 20 days in jail. Peterson remained at large until recently.
A dramatic accident shattered an engine house costing $100,000 as iron debris rained through the structure. Three hundred workers were evacuated to a lower level amid the wreckage and chaos, marking an unprecedented catastrophe in the camp and signaling the end of the metal month.
Tacoma voters elect A V Fawcett mayor on the first commission plan ballot. He wins by a 400 vote margin over six opponents, signaling a move toward an open town model following Seattle and San Francisco.
A Baker City council meeting tonight will decide which class of paying bids to accept for street work. Barber Asphalt and Warren Construction contend for bids. Rep. Walker promises a bid by tonight, possibly prompting a read advertised bid process. Olson, Warren representative, claims Walker may delay and not bid. If no bid, Warren bid may come in lower than usual and cut completion time.
Corresponder reports tensions in Catholic circles over a statement by Hannon about Roosevelt. The text mentions injuries to Carding Merry Del Vals and hints at a broader political backlash in Washington circles.
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