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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
1
The controversial detainee resumes fight for justice at Matteawan State Hospital amid calls for a jury trial. Authorities report a solemn, restrained courtroom atmosphere as legal proceedings move forward.
Judge Mills orders Harry Kendall Thaw recommitted to Matteawan asylum for criminal insane, after his trial for killing Stanford White. Thaw's appeal for a jury hearing proceeds as his lawyers seek a sanity hearing. The court finds his earlier insanity paranoid delusion and notes he has not recovered.
In remarks supporting Mills, Thaw is called immoral and perverted by witnesses. The Mer rill woman's testimony is cited and White is labeled delusional. Experts declare paranoia incurable, noting Thaw’s Matteawan detainment and the jury’s verdict of not guilty while his mother’s distress is mentioned and Thaw remains unresponsive.
In Olympia on August 12 the senate urged Senator Robert Booth to stay in impeachment proceedings. Booth said he was prejudiced against Shively and asked to be excused, claiming no evidence would alter his view, but senators refused the excuse. The session faced ongoing wrangling and could end in a farce before adjournment.
Oregon opens with early lead as Indiana man’s luck falters and neighboring states struggle to score like Oregon. Flathead progress stalls in Idaho with poor fare and slow execution.
Rumors swirl about a clever enterprise coup aimed at sabotaging tonight bystanders. No hitch is seen to mar the opening, but questions linger about who leads the effort and the potential impact on local crowds.
Missoula hosts drawing for Flathead Indian reservation claims with 6000 numbers for 2800 entries. First prize drawn goes to Joseph Furay of Warsaw Indiana, others named from Deer Lodge Montana Rosenont Minnesota Hillyard Washington and Missoula. Rumors swirl on where a potential autumn fair will occur and which county will host or share funding.
The current issue devotes many pages to eastern Oregon with extensive La Grande coverage. A Catholic publication widely read along the coast presents an exhaustive writeup accompanied by several illustrations.
Fire department extinguished a small woodshed blaze across from the northside school house at 10 oclock. Empty woodshed and adjacent residence were unoccupied with no serious losses reported.
Wm Day of the Great Northern Ticket agent service will temporarily act as night ticket clerk at the O R N depot. Local Agent Keeney leaves for vacation. during his absence Gilbert Barren and M Day will supervise the ticket office.
London reports Stockholm sources say the great Swedish strike is practically ended with employers in complete control.
Abdul Hamid, dethroned sultan, lies in the prison palace at Salonica with angina pectoris. Three surgeons are prepared to operate as his condition worsens. He is reported to be near death at any moment.
Charley Comis key figure and local manager declines stake holder role in forfeits and side bets related to the Johnson Jeffries articles. John P. Clark of San Francisco is favored by Berger for Jeffries. Johnson seeks more information about Clark before acceptance.
The Union community mourns as a late night fire gutted Doctor Law's residence, with neighbors discovering flames in the surgery and kitchen. No clue to origin found, speculation centers on personal enmity with the mayor. Loss estimated around 2500 dollars with some insurance. The Law couple stays with Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson as they arrange new housing.
Spokane dispatch reports a committee of permanent organization selected Pueblo Colorado as the next meeting site for a national congress. Officers named include F A Fowler of Phoenix as president B E Twitchell of Las Vegas New Mexico Col Young of Salt Lake Fred Plemiuin of Kansas City vice presidents R Ininger of Spokane as chairman of the board and Arthur Hooker as permanent secretary. Delegates showed no resolutions praising Pinchot and indicated Ballinger’s speech did not address the pending issue amid a sharp floor clash with George Turner from Yuma.
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