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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
1
A sensational straw ballot in Success magazine shows Taft remains popular while insurgents are dismissed. Of 13,102 replies from 22,000 subscribers, Republicans mostly back Taft and the presidential vote, with Democrats also weighing in on approval of Taft’s early months in office.
The report shows Republican and Democrat splits on tariff questions and congressional sentiment. Republicans favored Taft tariff changes with large yes margins, while many Democrats opposed. Districts also weighed in on Insurgent PoinDexter and regular Humphreys. Oregon Republicans showed defections against Hawlek and Zils.
Five Sugar Trust workers were found guilty of criminal conspiracy to defraud the government in the sugar import weighing scheme. Sentencing was deferred to January 18 by Judge Martin. Defendants face up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine per count.
Friends of the late G. R. Thornton may view the remains today at the W. R. Leightrm home. The funeral is set for tomorrow morning at 10:45 at the M. E. Church with the casket to remain closed during the service.
Thomas Lynch of Meriden Conn was unanimously elected president of the National League at the annual meeting. John Haydler was chosen secretary after the death of Harry Pulliam. Lynch, longtime umpire and renowned arbiter, ends the league split fears and wins broad support from players and public.
Copenhagen reports the University of Copenhagen committee found no proof that Dr. Frederick A. Cook reached the North Pole. The investigation is only preliminary, with records so far deemed disappointing by high authorities.
A valued Australian loving bird owned by Miss Ethel Gulling escaped from the Gulling home today with its whereabouts unknown. A suitable reward is offered for its return. The bird is one of two owned by Miss Gullin and is a very rare house bird for the area.
Butte December 18 The Amalgamated Copper Company mines in Boston and Montana sit idle due to a coal shortage caused by a coal blockade tied to the switchmen strike. About three thousand workers remain in enforced idleness. Strikebreakers sent from Missoula to Wallace Idaho face dynamite threats if they attempt to work.
Farmers of Alicel gathered at the Alicel schoolhouse for a large turnout with the state Union president present. The program featured songs by the Conrad Sisters and Jay Shaw’s singing, followed by a banquet described as the best the farmers could provide.
Information arrived this morning of the death by sudden illness of See verton in this city. She was the mother of the late Mrs. Adcock and grandmother of Mrs. H. F. Brooks, both of this city.
Washington December 18. Ardrey widely expected to receive appointment as receiver for the Portland land office. Former La Grande postmaster and Milwaukee resident Ardrey is backed by Senator Bourne. Merrick already named as register. Announcement expected soon as terms of Dresser and Bibee expire tomorrow.
A gospel city mission and reading room will open in the city early next year with date and location to be announced. A meeting is set for Monday evening at 7 40 in the Baptist church lecture room to discuss arrangements and rally interest in moral and spiritual life amid new depot and paved streets. Turkeys are scarce ahead of Christmas with local dealers limited and prices high. geese ducks and chickens are more available.
Ten dead and many injured in two rail crashes reported today. In Cleveland a Lake Shore passenger train collided with a switch engine at Hast Twenty-Sixth street. engineer killed, fireman survived, several passengers hurt. In Illinois near Western Springs, the Chicago Burlington & Quincy line derailed three Pullman coaches in frigid conditions. ten to twelve seriously injured, officials say none may die.
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