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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1910
Page
1
Hon. Walter M. Pierce leads a shift from a cooperative water plan to a district scheme for irrigation. About 25 000 acres form the first district where every landowner pays toward water costs, shares in a sinking fund, and gains a perpetual water right after 20 years.
For the first time in Union county, Hailey's comet was seen with the naked eye today after a two day period of telescope observations. Local observers report a bright appearance in the eastern sky marking a rare celestial sight for residents.
Ezra Meeker postpones leaving camp due to missing freight as he plans to chronicle local data for an upcoming book. Tomorrow he will be guest of honor at Hot Lake Santorium where management plans a royal reception and he will open his storehouse of pioneer items.
Chicago April 27. Buffalo Bill Cody plans his burial on Cedar Mountain in the Big Horn country Wyoming. A marble buffalo 40 feet high with electric lights in its eye sockets will stand over the grave. The reveal comes from Chas Heath who says Cody shared the plan a year ago in a Geographical Bockey lecture.
Early morning observations describe a bright object near Venus seen briefly between 3 and 4 o clock with telescope help. Report notes the comet travels toward Earth at about one million miles per day and should be plainly visible within a week as it nears dawn.
A local ad promises an all day sale next Saturday offering 312 packs priced 50 cents to 10 dollars, discounted to 26 cents each. Purchases are final and customers are guaranteed value, including a pair of men’s five dollar shoes. Come early to the Golden Rule.
Chicago April 27. The commission probing municipal graft prepares to prosecute further. Evidence shows the city lost more than $55,000 in 20 months through crooked coal contracts. Forged contracts, mutilated records, and payments for coal never delivered are among the counts listed by the commission.
Washington April 27 The Panama Canal will be opened early in 1915 according to the highest official authority. The official still refused to alter the announced 1915 opening date due to risk of unforeseen delay or postponement.
In Butte on April 27 Frank Barry age 13 and Pearcy Honeychurch age 14 were electrocuted while attempting to rescue a boy tangled in barbed wire hung over power lines to the Rarus mine. Their bodies showed severe burns as miners recovered them.
A county fair lease was secured from C. H. Upton for the ground and a new tabernacle at Spring and Fifth. The fair association now controls the site and plans a fall event with the rink as the central building. The tabernacle, purchased by the fair, features sidewalks, rostrum, ample seating, and display space.
Indianapolis April 27 delegates gather as a pre convention skirmish intensifies. The clash pits Thomas Taggart against Governor Marshall, backed by John E. Lamb, with Shively seeking a compromise but expected to fail. The floor debate will likely decide endorsement for the Senate race.
Boise April 27 charges and countercharges fly among State Land Board members and other officials after M. J. Church resigns as register. Church travels toward Boise promising to name the higher ups as the real guilty parties while affidavits missing from Payette Lumber land purchases surface and defense lines form around McDougall Lansdon. Norman Belch alleges instruction to value 9000 acres at ten dollars per acre without inspection. both deny. Assistant Attorney General Peterson reveals financial interest in the Medbury Cary Act and filings on water rights in Elmore County.
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