19 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1910
Page
1
Careful inspection by Julius Isat, maintenance director, notes property leased to gas shops. Local officials receive rare compliments to management, though residents come and go with little comment.
Julius Kruttschnitt inspected La Grande division shops and praised them as the finest and most up to date small shops in the Pacific Northwest. He reviewed all departments, including the foundry, machine shop, and blacksmith shop, noting excellent operation and efficiency under local leaders. The half hour stop drew a high-ranking group and underscored Harriman system regard for La Grande.
Washington December 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a new Pullman rate plan cutting upper berth prices by eighty percent of lowers. The revised schedule lowers the maximum lower berth rate to 2 dollars for a twelve hour ride and takes effect January 20. Nearly all lines with two Pullman trains in operation nationwide will be affected.
Manager J. P. O'Brien is set to become vice president and general manager of the Oregon-Washington Railroad Navigation Co after next Saturday and join the Harriman group in the north west. Assistant GM J. D. Stack Wm Bullens and G W Boacke chief engineer accompanied Kruttschnitt on his eastern Oregon trip.
Miss Naomi Williamson and Joe Williamson from the University of Oregon are home with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Williamson. Donald Sargent from Spokane, Minnie Holdman from Island City, Leon Dawson from Willamette University, David Stoddard from Logan Utah, and Charles Reynolds from Oregon State College all return for Christmas.
Yellow Newtown Pippins grown at Imbler by Gordon Sawyer and M D W Greene of Hardscrabble orchards took top honors at the Fruit Growers show. Entrants from twenty one states competed. Sawyer and Greene said the competition was keen and they are proud of the local harvest.
A movement aims to form an O A C team from local alumni and present players to meet the high school quintet during holidays. Plans to also field a high school alumni team against the locals are under consideration with several O A C stars in town for the holidays. A challenge to the high school may be sent once plans solidify, with a strong exhibition likely before week’s end.
District court opens amid testimony and new evidence in the Ellexson murder case at Union. Eleven temporary jurors are seated as juror selection continues after earlier panel exhaustion. Witnesses, local onlookers, and defendants face tense proceedings as the second trial proceeds.
Portland December report says the Oregon and Northern Railway plans to build into Clarkston Washington with negotiations ongoing between the company's right of way man and F H Libby president of the Lewis ton Clarkston Improvement company Libby travels from Clarkston to Portland and declines to discuss the matter further while not denying the visit.
George Childers, after several years in Southern California, returned to the Grande Ronde valley and left for his adopted home with plans to return early next year to resume farming his 400 acre Alicel ranch. He stated that leaving the Grande Ronde is like leaving America.
J. H. O'Neil, passenger agent for the O. R. N., was seen in the city today while en route east, signaling continued railroad activity and travel.
At a Sunday meeting of about thirty five owls in the K P hall conducted by State Organizer M P McEichren it was decided to elect and install officers for Nest No 17 Brotherhood of Owls on Tuesday evening December 27. The Owls will meet in the same hall as Sunday night.
Mrs John Sampson and daughters Fern and Lela left yesterday for Omaha to visit friends for some time. Fern has recovered enough from a recent illness to travel.
Ted Conrad arrives this afternoon to set up ranges and logistics for the three-department shoot starting December 22. He will oversee preparations with local helpers and expects strong attendance for the event.
Reports from El Paso say insurgents stopped all Mexican Northwestern trains at Pedernales and ordered them to return. Telegraph and telephone lines beyond Pedernales are cut, with rumors of a battle. Insurrectionists’ interference with railroad traffic draws strong indignation.
Dr. Gillilan officiated at a wedding held at the Methodist parsonage at the noontime hour today. The groom Charles Lamar of Spokane married Mrs. Jeanette Waddell of Elgin. The couple will reside in the city and receive best wishes from all.
Joseph Merchant Here and F D McCully with his wife returned to their home today after visiting the Sommer yesterday.
A young man named Calvert stole a team from McMillan livery at Caldwell two weeks ago and drove it toward Portler. He confessed to authorities and was sent to the Idaho penitentiary for one to fourteen years. The team was returned to Caldwell and was being led back to the stable for rest before further travel.
Howard Douglas White today took the oath of office as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court at 11 56 this morning in Washington. The ceremony marked his official induction into the nation’s highest judicial post.
Paying men on vacation, G H Wycoff W S Houghton and M J Lyman the Bitulithic pavement people have gone to Portland to spend
Nine people dead and many injured after a carload of dynamite exploded in a New York Central yards. Buildings including a hospital and a grammar school suffered heavy damage. Fires, shattered windows, and a mass panic sent hundreds scrambling for exits as responders arrived.
Providence reports Senator Aldrich announced he will not seek re election and will not allow his name to be considered even if the legislature is deadlocked on other candidates.
Chicago reports President Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers warns a strike will occur on western lines by December end unless railroads grant an 18 percent wage increase. Commissioner Nell meets railroad reps and BLE officials to avert action as the deadline nears.
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