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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1909

Page

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Harriman Told to Quit Work or Face Collapse, Vienna Doctor Says

Vienna physician Professor Steumple declares Edward H Harriman suffers from chronic malnutrition and nervous exhaustion due to overwork. He urges Harriman to rest, eat nourishing meals, and undergo sun exposure or champagne baths to rebuild strength and nerves.

iBy Herbert A. White United Press Association Vienna Edward H. Harriman Steumple Harriman Steumpile Streumpel Bie

Commercial club plans special train and concert hospitality

The Commercial club discussed entertaining the Mormon choir and plans to use all city autos to transport up to 250 choir members over the valley as a promotion of the Grand Ronde area. A possible O R N special train to La Grande was explored to avoid overnight stays for concertgoers. Talks on Spokane rate cases with Interstate Commerce Commission were noted, with decisions expected later.

Commercial Club Grand Ronde Valley la Grande O'Neal Wallowa County Cert Interstate Commerce Commission Spokane

Record Heat Shatters Yearly Benchmark in Oregon

Weather observer W A Worstell reports 108 degrees set yesterday surpassing all records for the year. The prior day reached 99 with no wind exacerbating heat. Cool nights rescue the season with temperatures dipping to 61 after a 99 degree day, while today’s reading remains below the year’s high.

W. A. Worstell Mercury Oregon

Taft Waist Reduction Attributed To Masseur Barker

Beverly Mass August 20 It was learned today that Masseur Charles Barker has reduced President Taft's waist line by seven inches since massage began It is believed he weighs no more than 310 pounds now after arriving at 326 pounds

Beverly Mass Masseur Charles Barker Taft

Wisconsin Badgers to Play Washington in Seattle Exposition Series

Wisconsin baseball team, en route to Japan, schedules three August games against University of Washington at the A Y P exposition stadium in Seattle. Washington's Jimmie Clark may pitch two games. UW seeks further victories after a Midwest title and Washington behind a strong spring run.

Seattle University of Wisconsin Champonsnn University of Washington Wisconsin Middle West Japan Washington Dehn Jimmie Clark Clark Collegians Dugdale Louthwest Washington State College Whitman College Middo West Michigan Chicago

Bark Zinita Returns After 279 Day Voyage

Beaten by a furious gale the bark Zinita finally reaches Seattle harbor after 279 days at sea from New Castle. Sails and superstructure are nearly gone and the ship carried heavy fire brick that broke loose aboard. For three months the crew subsisted on hard bread salt meat and rain water.

Seattle Zinita New Castle

Elgin Woman Named Administrator in Ada Barnes Estate

Mrs. W J Long of Elgin appointed administrator for the estate of Ada Barnes, mother of children involved in a lengthy legal battle prompted by the father.

W. J. Long Elgin Ada Barnes

Alta Balts Funeral Held in Grande Ronde

The funeral for Miss Alta Balts who died of appendicitis at Grande Ronde hospital Wednesday night was held this afternoon at the Christian church. Dr. E W Seemann delivered the sermon in Rev Ford Ellis's absence. She was buried in the Masonic cemetery this afternoon.

Alta Balts Grande Ronde Hospital Christian Church Ford Ellis W. Seemann Masonic Cemetery

Speedway Fatalities Stir Forecast of 125 MPH Cars

In Indianapolis a Knox driven by William Bourne and its mechanician Harry Holcomb crashed into a fence during a 260 mile race, killing both. Carl Fisher, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, predicts speeds of 125 mph within a year despite the tragedy. Two records were set by Dorsey OleSeta and Louis Chevrolet in other events.

Indianapolis Carl Fisher Indianapolis Motor Speedway William Bourne Knox Harry Holcomb Dorsey OleSeta Louis Chevrolet Fisher

Dead autoist still unfound after Seattle crash

In Seattle a car crash last night threw five into Puget Sound. Miss Paul 27 and Mrs Colvin 26 of Vancouver B C remain missing. three others, Mrs Grothe 36 Miss Cowan 23 and Ira Parry of Seattle, were killed or drowned. The car plunged through a bridge railing at about 40 miles an hour. Mary Paul and Katie Hiscock escaped.

Seattle Paul Colvin Vancouver B. C H. M. Grothe Agnes Cowan Ira Parry Mary Paul Katie Hiscock

Mother in Jail Over Disappearance of 16-Month-Old Baby

Mrs. Thos J Quinn is jailed in Bellingham awaiting case tied to the disappearance of a 16 month old child. She claims the grandmother at Oakesdale killed the infant, then says the mother is sane in Colfax sanitarium and the child is at a Spokane foundling home.

Bellingham Wah Thos. J. Quinn Oakesdale Wash Colfax

Japan and China Agree on Antung Mukden Railway Reconstruction

The two nations announced an amicable agreement on reconstructing the Antung Mukden railway and began cooperation work this morning amid the Tokyo news cycle.

Tokyo Japan China Antung-Mukden

Unprecedented Heavy Rains Hit Phoenix Valley Ranches

Terrific rains sweep Phoenix area this week causing damage to valley ranches. Flooding and saturation linger as storms continue. Local officials warn of ongoing hazards and possible crop impact. Weather patterns intensify in late summer thunderstorm season.

Phoenix Ariz

Fire Devours Plummer Idaho Timber Town

A forest fire swept Plumer on the St. Joe river in Idaho, destroying the timber town and damaging property. Officials say a million dollars in damage has occurred as crews struggle against high south winds and seek missing Harriman party members.

Spokane Plumer St. Joe River Idaho Harriman Blackwell Lumber Camp Coeur Alene

United Press Association Newsflash Highlights In Observer

The Observer notes a United Press Association scoop on key events. It emphasizes the agency delivering fast, broad coverage across topics for readers seeking timely facts and developments.

The Unitede Press Association Observer

Public Farewell for Rev and Mrs Deal in La Grande

A 7 40 p m reception at 1311 Avenue honors Rev C B Deal and his wife as he leaves La Grande for Baker City tomorrow evening. He has led the La Grande church three years, noted as the Idaho conference second strongest, Boise City first due to finances benevolences and debt free status. Rev H B McLeod arrives tomorrow to take over in a flourishing field with harmony and no debts.

C. B. Deal F. H. Green Avenue Deal la Grande Baker City Boise City H. BE. McCleod

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