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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
1
Chicago traders watched May and July wheat rise sharply at the open on April 7 with May reaching 1.243-4 and advancing about a cent, outpacing 1905 gates highs as shorts covered and Patten led a bull push to take profits. The rally cooled after a half million bushels moved.
Manager Meyers and Captain Ralston bargain with Cove high school for a Friday game at Cove. Last year Cove edged La Grande in a close contest and this proposed matchup is expected to be another tight affair.
A respected minister in Eastern Oregon, Rev J Br Xn Bell is highlighted for his long service and influence in regional religious life. Local congregants recall his dedication and steady leadership across decades.
The popular Presbyterian pastor Reverend J R N Bell, who led Baker City for 14 years, passes through on the morning train en route to deliver the keynote address at the annual Commandery meeting. He now resides in Corvallis where a $40,000 church is under construction with $1,000 gifts from nine congregants and from the Sunday school and Ladies Aid Society. Corvallis, population 4500, is also building a $30,000 high school, reflecting progress in the Willamette valley.
The county court met this morning and is expected to remain in session until late tomorrow afternoon.
In San Francisco on April 7 the county committee of the Independent party prepares petitions to recall Mayor Taylor citing alleged incompetence. Hugh J. Milsace, chairman, said the movement began at last night's meeting.
Grand jury summoned to report at the court to handle the Kit Carlson case and other duties. They will also review the Union stealing case, with gambling cases set for argument next Saturday as Judge Knowles plans pretrial actions or possible guilty pleas at the June term.
Grandmother Palmer, a La Grande figure of 95, welcomed callers in bed or seated as she marked the last day of her 95th year. She recounted U S history, the family journey to La Grande, and the first railroad ride, living among early pioneers. Dozens visited with her as children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren gathered.
Milwaukee officials report progress on the August homecoming events spanning August 2 to 7. Committees in multiple departments are compiling plans and moving toward completion for the city wide celebration.
Titington April 7. Secretary of the Interior Ballinger denied an application by the Harney Valley Improvement Company for 2000 acres in Harney Valley Oregon under the wet. The ruling dampens promoters' hopes to irrigate the arid region as nearby areas grow populated on irrigation promises.
Coroner's jury investigates Miss Mabbie Burns death at North Bend after she died suddenly. Jury adjourned to examine the stomach contents and determine if poison or medicine caused her demise. Family and authorities seek to uncover the mysterious drug reportedly taken without parental knowledge.
Union's baseball squad will travel to La Grande next Sunday to face the local team. The Cubeatens have won two games in a row and manager Lincoln has confirmation the squad will be here on schedule.
Washington April 7 report shows eight government nurseries in the West housing 9,006,000 trees aged one to three years. The national forests have moved beyond preliminary planting with several stations ready to plant directly on permanent sites. About 700,000 trees were planted in winter and spring 1907.
The Neighborhood Club met in regular session and planned a new Aster show to rival previous exhibits. It will become a Department Club with three divisions history literature and domestic science. Members to choose their preferred department by contacting leaders Miss Anson Mrs Turner Oliver and Mrs W H Rush. A lecture titled More Beautiful America by Mrs Howard Evarts Weed of Chicago is slated for around June 10 with details to follow.
In Port Arthur Ontario on April 7 Crissios of flesh from an Indigenous woman living north of the town served as bait to catch a fish to feed her starving family. The woman was taken to WECM for care by comrades. J K Wright traveled to Cove to supervise the construction of 1000 rods of woven wire fences around 10 acre tracts owned by the La Grande Investment company.
Taft offers Charles W. Fulton envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to China. Fulton, former Oregon senator, has not yet accepted and requests ten days to decide amid discouragement over his failed bid for a federal judgeship.
Pop Anson's semi pro team the Colts travel from Chicago on a 5000 mile trip and face the Athletics and the Quakers in Philadelphia today. The squad plans Springfield on the 15th Hartford on the 16th and Worcester on the 18th.
The Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin reports that from March 1909 through December 1910 U S railroads and industrials face maturities of short term notes and bonds totaling at least 7 111 921 000 dollars. About 527 000 000 dollars of this sum is due in 1916 including 927 560 000 dollars in notes.
Eastern Oregon opens its first term of federal court in Pendleton with United States Marshal Reid presiding the session to June though the judge to sit is not yet appointed. If no judge is appointed by June the court will resume with the same officers and continue sessions.
Washington April 7 a committee report keeps a barley duty of 15 cents per bushel. Humphrey, Washington, failed to move to place barley on the free list.
Seven Point Michigan representatives and families traveled to the Iowa countryside this morning following an overnight stay in La Grande. The group, details unspecified, continues with planned activities in the region.
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