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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1909

Page

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Conspiracy Charges Shake Ukiah Timber Land Frauds

Government accuses eight Spokane based figures of organizing a vast timber and land fraud near Ukiah. Ninety nine notices go out as hearings for 27 defendants are planned in the fall. The case centers on Northwest Lumber Co and alleged forged deeds to timber and stone patents.

North West Lum Company Spokane One Mills Oscar F. Nell Mantes A Waldine Wo O P. Pruyns Henry Humphreys John Woodard Alfred L. Ayers Emma C. Fuller Wm. Ayers Allen W. Sailing Edward Brown Martha B. Scrivner la Grande Ukiah Department O. K Scriber Thomson Northwest Lumber Company John L. Ayers P. B

Ex Senator Teller Spends Night in La Grande

Henry Moore Teller former Colorado senator and longtime Democratic member of the congressional monetary commission spent the night in La Grande. Unable to find a berth he stayed at the Foley until morning, slipping away quietly before dawn. Politicians would have valued a chat with the veteran lawmaker.

Henry Moore Teller Congressional Monetary Commission Colorado la Grande Foley Monetary Commission Teller Warhorse

La Follette Attacks Tariff Policy and Speaker Canton

Madison dispatch reports Senator La Follette criticizing the Payne Aldrich tariff and Speaker Canton. He says the promised downward revision was not met and consumer prices may rise on common-use goods under the law. The piece also notes an editorial blaming Canyon for party discipline and voter alienation.

Madison Wis Canton la Follette Congress

Qutch Goes Over Line to Pick Camp

H. A. Dutch secretary and constructing engineer and L. A. Pickler surveyed 13 miles of pipe line to select Beaver Creek water project camps. They will decide material delivery method and speed up trench work for the project to begin within a week if enough workers are secured.

Beaver Creek H. A. Dutch Kansas City American Light and Power Company L. A. Pickler Altes Rock Creek Mr. Dutch Pickler

Land Claim Case Ends In Fistic Scene At Rondown

The land office dispute near the Grande Ronde Valley last night led to an assault as John O Grove attacked timberman John Brown. Brown and O Grove were arrested. O Grove later pled guilty and was fined. Witness L J Shelby incurred a street language fine. The scene grew noisy as the group lingered on the street. hearing set for 10 o'clock tomorrow.

Fisthc Land Office Joh Brown Rondown John O'Grove Brown Grande Ronde Valley House O’grove John 8. Hodgins L. J. Shelby Rayburn King Shellie

Three Die in St Louis Heat Wave Toll

Three deaths are reported in St Louis as a result of the heat wave. The city records rising temperatures and health advisories as authorities urge caution and hydration.

St. Louis

Names Drawn From Coast At Flathead Indian Reservation Draw

At Coeur d Alene today the list of successful Pacific coast applicants includes Jacob Angle George Sweet Albert Laforge Mary Lee B Gottlieb D Millgard H L Fingaland Frank Delsnider Gesina Windhusen George Gelliiland G F Toomey A H Stutts and others from Spokane Colfax Pocatello Genneanee Wallace Idaho and more. Drawing for Flathead lands at Missoula continued with expectations the last number will be claimed tomorrow afternoon amid a smaller crowd.

Mace Idaho Gesina Windhusen Spokane George Gelliiland Pocatello Itaho G. F. Toomey Genneanee A. H. Stutts Wallace Flathead Indian Reservation Missoula

County papers finished for Bragg and teachers

Tonight county papers are in the hands of Superintendent Bragg and teachers seeking county papers. State papers finish not until tomorrow with grading not complete until late tomorrow evening.

Bragg

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