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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1909

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Sacramento River Devastation Forces Evacuations on Trains

Reports from Tehama and surrounding counties describe record high floods on the upper Sacramento River. Towns like Tehama, St. John, and Glenn counties are submerged under water four feet deep, bridges threaten collapse, cattle losses loom as levees near the Phelan ranch bend. Residents flee by train as abandonment spreads along the flooded regions.

St. John and Glenn Counties Southern Pacific Phelan Ranch Butte County Chico Cal Tehame Coun

Gold bearing sand found near Tulsa sparks statewide excitement

Discovery of gold bearing sand a mile from Tulsa has caused unusual excitement. Experts say it is promising and development could prove immensely profitable, with enthusiasm spreading across Oklahoma.

Tulsa Okla

Graf­ter King Under Arrest In Horse Conspiracy In Idaho

Spokane reports W R Clemmens of Moscow Idaho a horse dealer is accused of involvement in a scheme where four Idaho farmers gave a joint note for a stallion but had no money or property. The case centers on a conspiracy among wealthy farmers and a horse dealer.

Moscow, Idaho Major Ferris George Sheldon J. M. Lamb Lamb Clemmons

Vada Against Japanese Gillett Sets Foot Down Special Order

A report notes a special order initiated by Vada to address anti Japanese sentiments, with actions aimed at curbing discrimination. Details emphasize organizational steps and official responses within the community.

Grand Jury reconvenes as anti Japanese measures loom

Washington discusses the Japanese situation in the West. Roosevelt meets Newlands and Curtiss while Idaho and Nevada lawmakers face anti Japanese measures. Curtiss v Walker jury selected. Williams faces arson case delays. Indiana editors plan banquet and push for anti Japanese action.

Curtiss Ve. Walker Justine Holman Island City

Cove Declared Quarantined After Diphtheria Case

Cove in Richardson home reported a diphtheria case prompting quarantine orders. Schools and meetings suspended for about a week. A Baptist revival halted as officials aim to stamp out spread with limited protection for residents. The case involves a young person and the attending doctor hopes to avert fatality.

Cove Richardson Dt Young

Elite Faction Rivalry Draws Local Scrutiny

Terse passage hints at internal power struggles among elites. The note indicates favored factions among local leaders, with resistance from rival groups. No concrete names or places are provided to specify individuals or affiliations.

Tanson's Gill Will Pass Yetr House And Senate Showcase

The report details Hanson’s anti race track bill passing the senate 41 to 0 without the emergency clause and facing house resistance. A conference committee was debated but not appointed as the bill’s status on the emergency clause remained unsettled. In another item, a St Paul railroad collision in Powersville left three men dead.

Cotterill Graves Ruth Powersville Waitte St. Paul Road

Newfoundlands Legislature Postponed Amid Fisheries Issue

St Josusa on Feb 3 reports Governor McGregor postponed Newfoundland's legislative session due to the fisheries question, with Attorney General Bent occupied. The Bond government risks minority without Bent. Madison Wis on Feb 3 notes Senator Stephenson failed by four votes for re election, 61 to win.

St Josusa Newfoundland McGregor Bent Washington Madixon Wis United States Stephenson

Local option fight looms as senate adjourns and bills pass

Salem reports the senate plans to adjourn February 12 with likely full 40 days. The house postponed Nesmith county creation and a $10 000 Italian relief, while Medford boosters push a $100 000 Crater Lake road bill. The Dodds bill lets rail officials file on any train and outward doors rule passes. Local option beer or whisky vote faces opposition from the Anti Saloon League.

Nesmith County Board of Trade Medford Crater Lake Senate Farrell House Dodds McCue Oregon Hop Growers Anti-Saloon League

Taft Returns Early From Canal Zone Probes

Culebra Panama Feb 3 Judge Taft said he will sail for New Orleans on Sunday rather than Monday noting the swift progress of the Canal Zone probe enables an earlier departure.

Culebra Panama Taft New Orleans

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