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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1909
Page
1
London reports that the Young Turks will march on Yildiz Kiosk to demand the sultan abdicate. An advance guard will seal off Pera and Galata to shield foreign nationals as the army moves toward the palace amid fresh unrest in Marash where twenty Christians were killed.
Worth Powder April 19 The Union team crushed North Powder 29 to 3 in a decisive game. Union's offense controlled the field while North Powder struggled offensively and failed to score in the second half.
Vancouver April 19 The North Bank train No 2 east bound wrecked near Plymouth twelve miles east of Vancouver by wind scattering debris. None seriously injured. West bound trains to Portland delayed several hours.
Last Friday after 9 00 p m unknown assailants broke a plate glass window at Smith and Greene s shoe store possibly with a missile or blunt object. Geddes Bros suffered a similar act recently suggesting malicious intent.
Five or six local high school boys are engineering a special sale at the C. C. Pennington & Co. store. They have shown strong industry and could earn a significant sum from this publicity effort.
In Seattle on April 19 two amateur teams Port Casey and Websters endured 21 innings. A late double and two errors produced the only run in the 21st inning. The soldiers won as both pitchers fanned 21. Batteries: Agnew and McManus for Websters, Byrd and Clark for Caseys.
Four men reputed to be wealthy cattle ranchers were taken from Ada jail by a mob of about 160 at 3 this morning and hanged in a barn near Shawnee prison. They were accused in the murder of U.S. Marshal A. Abbott on February 17, and the mob wrecked the jail to seize them. The victims were J. B. Miller, E. B. Brown, Jessie Allen, and Joseph Allen. Ropes were prepared in advance and the bodies were found hanging in the barn this morning. The prisoners allegedly boasted their money would buy freedom.
Samuel Cochran, formerly of Mood River and long prominent in the county, has purchased an eight-room cottage on First Street for 7500 dollars. He and Mrs. Cochran will move into the new home in La Grande in the near future.
Reports claim extensive repairs and a preliminary survey from Hunt's Siding to La Grande will begin tomorrow morning with a crew already in Union. Officials deny the plan though locals say heavy rail may replace existing track. The rumors also hint at a possible extension toward Walla Walla, pending orders tonight.
An April 19 report from Corfu says Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany narrowly survived a fishbone choking incident. He turned blue but medical staff removed the bone after hard work. the event occurred during his vacation in Corfu.
Professors Frost of Union and Conklin of Cove oppose holding the Union county track meet next Saturday. They note teams are not in training at this early date but may be persuaded to hold the meet as scheduled.
The Blossoms Reece and Rose tour the coast and arrive in La Grande to entertain with clean material. Also on bill are The Kingsburys with high class entertainment. Manager Gardiner hopes positive press and plans for a strong opening tonight with snappy attractions. Pendleton visitors S R Thompson and J M McCormick attend in La Grande.
In Vancouver Washington Evangelist Dan Shannon ends meetings after converting 100 residents. He departs at noon for Hood River Oregon where further meetings are planned. A bank gift of 1200 dollars was presented, with a likely rise to 1500 dollars at tonight’s converts meeting.
Dr J B P Gorny of Portland, nose and throat specialist, is a guest at Moley. Consultations available daily this week at the offices of Drs Bacon and Hall. Date 4 10 08.
A board meeting led by President Collier discussed plans to advance the Meadowbrook project. A committee of three or five influential businessmen will approach Portland financiers to secure the $100,000 stock subscription, aiming for quick capital.
One of the finest gatherings of blooded horses will open next Monday at the Spring Combination Breeder's sale in Portland. About $100,000 worth of stock is on the line with arrivals from the East anticipated, promising a premier showcase of equine quality.
A box car in the yards was damaged by fire last night. Flames threatened total destruction before being extinguished. The blaze was caused by the car being bumped in the yard and resulted in heavy losses.
The morning west bound train did not arrive until 2 30 this afternoon. It was loaded heavily with homeseekers.
The article notes an influx of interest in La Grande for development projects and irrigation prospects. A group discusses Meadowbrook subscriptions, with participants from Wisconsin and Iowa seeking local resources, while locals announce headquarters, transportation talks, and new officials arriving to boost Eastern Oregon growth.
Dr John Blevens aged 66 died at his Cove home last night at 2 o clock of heart disease. Funeral plans not fixed but likely Tuesday with interment at Union. A pioneer of the firet type he lived in Union county for years and earned the respect of his neighbors. Survived by a widow and children Myra Ethel Martin Eagle Valley Mrs Ronald Gardner Hi nds Leo A Blevens Cove Curtins Blevens Cove Ewfle Blevens Cove.
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