Supreme Head of Church Appears Locally
Local residents flocked to see the supreme head of the church as crowds gathered for the visit. Attendees reported anticipation and described the appearance as a notable event for the community.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
1
Cardinal Gibbons Visits La Grande on West Bound Train
The Newlins and Meyers passed through La Grande on train No. 7 headed to Portland. Cardinal James Gibbons, head of the Catholic Church in the United States, alighted briefly and waved farewell from the steps as the train pulled away. A large circle of church officials accompanied him on the trip. The event drew attention from Catholics and Protestants alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal James Gibbons
United States
Baltimore
Dontenwill
Rome
la Grande
Salt Lake City
Indian student Dhingra hanged for Wyllie murder
Nadar Lal Dhingra was executed at Pentonville Prison at 9 am for the murder of Sir Cruzon Wyllie and Dr Calaslabaca. Authorities await the impact on the India situation as thousands mark the event in a solemn, religious tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nadar Lal Dhingra
Cruzon Wyllie
Calaslabaca
Pentville
India
Beav er Creek water project line and caretaker cabin planned
A permanent telephone line from the city to the Beaver Creek intake 18 miles away will be built along with trench digging and steel pipe installation. A caretaker’s cabin will be erected for the night watchman to oversee water supply, as engineers Dutch and Pickler report after three days of exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Creek
Dutch
Pickler
Witness Placed in County Jail Shipped Out State
A witness is held in county jail and then moved out of state as prosecutors insist he cannot escape. The filing underscores the pursuit of legal action and security measures surrounding the witness.
Witness Keller Held in Jail Before Atkinson Trials
Albert Keller, a key witness for the state in two cases against Ralph Atkinson for liquor sales under local option laws, was jailed in the county facility after failing to post $300 bonds. Atkinson was arrested on three warrants charging liquor sales in violation of local option laws, with court proceedings split between city and justice court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Keller
Ralph Atkinson
Atkinson
Justice Court
Keller
Atkinson Denies All Charges of Selling Booze
Atkinson denies all charges accusing him of selling alcohol. The case centers on alleged unlawful sales and regulatory violations, with defense arguing lack of evidence and proper procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Two Trials Conclude With Conflicting Witnesses In Atkinson Whiskey Case
In two cases against Ralph Atkinson on whiskey sale charges, Chief Rayburn and Keller testified to purchasing liquor from Atkinson, which he denied selling. Keller corroborated Rayburn, and other witnesses supported or disputed the events. A decision was to be rendered tomorrow in both cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Atkinson
Cox
Rayburn
Keller
Atkinson
Ramsey
Council
Palace
Recorder's Office
Reyburn
William Kooser
Election postponed as night meeting focuses on fair plans
The election of the president and four directors was delayed due to a night meeting with members present. The group discussed future plans, with the county fair taking up a major portion of the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nght
Senator Borah Sought To Find Idaho Husband For Chicago Woman
Chicago August 17 Senator Borah of Idaho is sought to find a husband for Grace Harman a Chicago woman She urged him to locate a working man wearing overalls not a dressed up chapeau and said Chicago men seek a wife to support them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Borah
Idaho
Grace Harman
Jeffries-Johnson Fight Setups Loom in California
Sam Berger, acting for Jeffries, heads to California to finalize arrangements for the world championship bout with Johnson. Berger says he has a $62,000 offer from promoter Tom McCarry and will meet Jim Coffroth in San Francisco to clinch terms. Coffroth casts doubt on a match. local fans share a lukewarm interest as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sam Berger
Jeffries
California
Berger
Coffroth
Bank Robbery Suspects Chase in Oklahoma After Fatal Shootout
In Tulsa on August 17 a posse pursues two robbers who tried to rob the Kiefer bank. Cashier Webling is mortally wounded and Town Marshal Inford was killed in a street battle late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Kiefer Bank
Webling
Inford
First Sale of Wheat at Island City Sets Positive Tone
A. B. Couch for the Pacific Coast Elevator company buys an entire Island City crop of new wheat, selling at 76 and 12 for a number one forty fold. The sale signals improved market stability after several days of volatility as Union county wheat moves but remains scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Island City
A. B. Couch
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
New Wi
Campbell bill to nominate Washington Supreme Court judges by primary
Olympia Aug 17 The Campbell bill providing for direct primary nomination of supreme court judges is expected to be reported favorably today after winning approval from the house committee on privileges elected last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cardinal Gibbons
OBLAT
Miss Opportun
Portland
Newlins
Meyers
Oxfords
Congress
Man
BAY State
M’crary
Croffoth
the Home OF Quality
Newlin Drug Company
LA Grande, Ore
B. Couch
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