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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
1
Six women from the United Wage Workers trek from Seattle to Spokane to offer themselves as Martyrs in the fight for free street speaking. They plan public meetings to raise funds for travel and hope to reach Spokane within ten days. Leader is Mrs. Emiline Hermann. another organizer is Mrs. Floyd Hyde.
The schooner Minnie E. Crane 97 days from China reaching Hoquiam Washington after severe storms. Crew in terrible condition from lack of food with only flour and old beans aboard. Captain Olson on board is dying from heart trouble.
The Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor group hosts a social Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Seemann's home on Washington Avenue. Special invitations go to the Philathéan and Baracca classes.
President Perham of the department of railways of the American Federation of Labor travels from Minneapolis to appeal to President Taft for federal help in settling the switchmen strike that has paralyzed Northwest freight traffic. He plans to also present the strikers’ case to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
James J Jeffries, undefeated world heavyweight champion, announced three weeks of theatrical life before heading to Los Angeles to begin training for his big fight with Jack Johnson. He is performing in vaudeville in Peoria and says he is in 100 percent better condition than Johnson. Theatrical manager Franco confirms a future tour tied to plans for the July match in California or Utah.
President Collier meets with ready response from organizations as La Grande prepares for a July chautauqua next year. Tuesday musical forms a planning committee while Neighborhood club and Park association set up their own groups to coordinate efforts. Committees will meet soon to advance plans, with La Grande Chautauqua now almost certain to proceed.
In Seattle on December 28 H P Lyons a college graduate fearing mental decline chose to end his life by suicide in a grim act described as final.
Bluefields Nicaragua December 28 The commissioners representing Jose Madriz the new president and General Estrada the revolution leader will meet Saturday to discuss terms of peace. A conference announcement suggests a settlement may be near.
Blue Mountain Association members are asked to meet promptly at 7:30 tonight for weekly gymnasium class work. Due to tomorrow night's high school entertainment, the classes will be held this evening.
Mer Predmore III, a 114 year old resident of North La Grande, is reported in dangerous condition after a slight fall a few days ago. His cottage is now watched by a fellow pioneer past the century mark.
In Washington's Palouse country Hill and Harriman lines clash over rich grain lands between the O R N main line through Colfax Endicott Winona and the Snake River branch from Atparia to Lewiston Idaho. The dispute mirrors Oregon's Deschutes traffic war and signals a brewing rail standoff for access to fertile districts.
Tokio Chamber of Commerce to issue invitations to about 300 American business leaders to visit Japan. A general meeting will set the program for entertaining the guests and ensuring reception equal to that given Japanese visitors to the United States.
In Cincinnati on December 28 a 38 year old woman Mary Lipp suddenly enraged tried to burn four of her eight children by dragging them toward a burning wood house while neighbors intervene and save the youngsters. The mother’s actions followed a sudden mental breakdown and she also threw a dog into the flames.
Denver police investigate the death of 26 year old Mrs Earnest Rupp found in the Platte River. Her husband a Burlington night shift worker searched for his wife after the family of five children reported she left home to call a neighbor. Police detained vagrant negroes tied to neighborhood disturbances and railroad workers vow to chase suspects, fearing swift punishment if caught.
Collier's Weekly continues its attack on the Interior Department with bold accusations and renewed probes. The magazine publisher blasts government actions and demands accountability from officials amid ongoing disputes.
Collier's Weekly to publish a January 1 1910 issue accusing the Department of the Interior of opposing conservation and using trickery in Alaska Cunningham Coal land fraud cases. It questions a House investigating committee, notes the questionable assignment of Sheridan, a night law school graduate with one year of experience, to lead Alaska inquiries, calling the act a farce.
A court house affairs decision gives county officials time to tidy and close the books before the new year. Officials have managed current business with taxes and records, and this week promising conditions allow final clerical work to be completed before the year ends.
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