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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
1
Minneapolis reports thirty switchmen killed in yards since the strike began, mostly inexperienced strike breakers. Chicago warns of a general strike if demands aren’t met, risking a city and Northwest rail disruption amid fuel shortages.
Rome December 30 Cardinal Satolli remains unconscious and in a comatose state for the past two days as physicians monitor his deteriorating nephritis. The warning notes he is near death.
A major blaze in Galveston on December 30 destroyed about 3,000 bales of cotton and endangered front street warehouses. Firemen dynamited several buildings in the flames path, and at least one sailing vessel at the wharf was badly damaged before evacuation.
Vancouver December 30. Basily, the star fullback of the Vancouver Rugby team, who suffered a fractured skull in the Keith Cup race with Berkley for the Pacific championship, is reported to be improving and is expected to fully recover.
Miss Louise W Taft and George H Snowden of Seattle were married today at the Taft home in Forty-Eighth street New York. The couple will sail for Europe on January 5 and visit Egypt before returning to the United States. Mrs Taft was unable to attend due to illness.
Chicago reports four deaths from the chill with victims including a 12 year old boy and a man found frozen on a sidewalk. Trains and mail service suffer while Alabama and Indiana brace for record cold with widespread disruption and suffering.
Los Angeles reports Goodwin C. Chase, a wealthy southerner, married Louise Crosthwaite, once engaged to James G. Blaine’s cousin Chas Blaine. Blaine traveled from Spokane to claim his bride after her secret engagement to Chase. The marriage occurred December 29, soon after Chase secured a license and arranged the ceremony in a race-related rush.
In Lemburg Austria on December 30 police hunt pickpockets blamed for a moving picture show explosion that killed five and seriously injured twenty. Investigators say attackers planted concealed fireworks to trigger a panic as doors were blocked and victims fled.
Bernard Daly and his company Playing Sweet Innisfallen will reach La Grande this evening around 6 o'clock from Baker City by freight train due to a crippled schedule. Manager Steward has arranged drays to move scenery and trunks to the theatre with no curtain delay.
Cincinnati December 30 reports the dispute between Big Four telegraphers and the company has been settled. The pending strike is called off and service is expected to resume.
Eastern storms spread to La Grande with a severe wind storm causing bad schedules. Train No 7 is annulled. The first eastbound train will leave Huntington tonight at 6 with others to follow at brief intervals.
H. B. Halsten received a car load of furniture today destined for the new Moore hotel on Depot street. The arrival signals progress on the hotel project and highlights local business activity.
The La Grande area issues marriage licenses rapidly as Ed Wright County Clerk grants several licenses. Bert Gilman wed Belle Gray and J D Zeiffel with Lillian Conrad, Judge Henry officiating. Bennet Lembaugh and Minnia Burns of North Powder also received licenses today with the same officiant.
Final arrangements for a large January banquet of the county commercial clubs are nearing perfection. Invitations indicate broad turnout and each town planning to attend, with Spotthelium as a featured guest among the visitors.
Baker City report reveals Johnson in state penitentiary confesses a lone spree of house burglaries across La Grande Baker City Vancouver and Portland. He claims Fred Taylor is not the thief behind the La Grande carnival of theft and worked alone in the Portland Salem cycle. He was serving seven years after his capture.
From Managua Dec 30 General Ballada codaz delivers an ultimatum to President Mauriz with two possible terms. Insurgents may seize control of the election if Madriz refuses or if the insurgents keep their army. Madriz names three peace commissioners and Zelaya visits Diaz in Mexico City to discuss matters of state.
Interior Department officials under Secretary Bal linger are assembling evidence for a congressional investigation. The material will cover Ballinger's acts in the land office and also probe into the forestry service, aiming to support the Ballinger Pinchot controversy case.
Colonel Walter Howe of the Coast Artillery today assumed the rank of Brigadier General to fill the vacancy left by Brigadier General Winfield Ragerly. He will serve on active duty for one year as his birthday tomorrow would make him one year short of retirement age.
A small man, described as quiet and harmless, used his presence among ECFTYS named to pilfer on his own account. He told the sheriff he never carried a firearm and had no desire to harm anyone.
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