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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1909

Page

8

Circuit Court Updates Charge and Appeals Docket

At circuit court sessions Judge Hohnenkamp's bench trial, including a contempt case against Charles Anderson, was scheduled for Tuesday evening. The State of Oregon vs Lucien Martin, a three year larceny case, was dismissed. Appeals were perfected in Roy Oliver vs Eichenberger and August Baumgartner vs Herman Roesch. A $479.60 cost bill in John Morrison estate was filed. A late train delayed several jurors and witnesses arrived from North Powder and Elgin. A personal note mentions apron pockets as handy kitchen storage.

William Borders Elgin HU. Bidwell Union Lo M. Donsen Emblers Trobler B. Mann North Powder James Gillson William Rhodes Charles Anderson State of Oregon Lucien Martin Martin William Hancock John Morrison Roy Oliver Eichenberger Justice Court

County High Schools Push for Better Equipment

A continuation states the county must fund improved facilities to raise school quality. If the bill passes it will require La Grande to upgrade equipment to deliver superior schooling.

la Grande

Libel Suit Sparks Political Storm of Protests

A fragment describes a libel suit as a crisis that could set a dangerous precedent and provoke unprecedented protest and indignation in the nation’s political history. The text emphasizes broad public reaction and constitutional stakes in a volatile era.

Anderson in City Court Liquor Case Details Emergence

Principal witness Frank Holsteen, an Odd Fellow and ex soldier, aided by Knights of Pythias ties, is key in a pending city case alleging disregard for local option laws. Holsteen was arrested this morning after claiming to secure Anderson’s whisky. The complaint was filed this afternoon and Anderson was arraigned before Recorder Cox who granted more time to prepare a plea.

Holsteen Kamela Anderson Knights of Pythias Cox

California Japanese School Integration Fight Persists

Sicrimento February 1 reports Assemblyman Grove Johnson and Assemblyman Bisimian Drew pressing bills to prohibit Japanese in California schools and force segregation. They dismiss Roosevelt’s warning that federal action will object and proceed with measures despite the president’s stance.

Publc California Assemblyman Grove Johnson Saresh Canfedtinia

Vessel sinks with 7 missing after Edithbore tragedy

Melhautine Feb 1 The Freighter Chan Rinalil sank off Edithbore Saturday night killing the captain and 46 crew. Eighteen were saved. Most of the crew were Ashitlos. The vessel was seen sinking but rescuers arrived too late to save all.

Nluhkt Fighteen Ashitlos

Narrow Escape Near Hilgard Injures Man

A passerby named J. Athorn narrowly escaped a train near Hilgard. He failed to hear the approaching locomotive and was struck by the cow-catcher, badly injuring a foot. He was brought to the hospital for medical care and is recovering with Dr. Hall attending. A stranger named Albert was nearby.

J. Athorn Hilgard Pr. Hall Albern

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